ENDCAP (1X) #88 FINISHING (STANDARD) – (WITH HOLE)

Name: ENDCAP (1X) #88 FINISHING (STANDARD) – (WITH HOLE)
Brand: LEDCO
SKU: LCENDCAP-STAND-88-H
Price: 5.97 CAD
Availability: InStock

SKU: LCENDCAP-STAND-88-H

Brand: LEDCO

Every clean LED channel installation ends with one small part: the cap. This is the #88 finishing end cap with hole, sold as a single unit (SKU LCENDCAP-STAND-88-H), the piece that closes the open end of an aluminum LED channel — what people also call an LED extrusion, LED profile or LED strip light end cap. Instead of leaving a raw, cut-off piece of metal exposed at the end of your run, the cap turns the profile into one continuous, finished line. The version with a hole is the one you reach for at the power-feed end, where the supply wire or the connector has to exit the channel without being pinched or left dangling.

This is a profile-specific part, and that is exactly the point: it is shaped for the #88 channel profile, so it snaps onto that cross-section and sits flush, with a clean opening for the lead wire. Because it ships as one piece, you order only what your project needs — one capped end per feed point, and a closed cap at the other end of the run when you want a symmetrical finish. Before you buy, compare the cross-section of your extrusion with the cap: several profile styles exist across a channel range, and each one has its own matching cap. No guesswork, no filing, no gap where dust and dirt collect.

It earns its keep anywhere LED tape is recessed or surface-mounted and seen up close: under-cabinet lighting in a kitchen renovation, cove and ceiling details, display cases, reception desks, retail shelving and shop fixtures. Contractors across Canada know the difference a capped end makes on a walkthrough — the whole installation reads as intentional rather than improvised. This cap fits #88 standard channel only; if your project uses a different profile, look at the Finishing end cap #11 (with hole) or the closed Finishing end cap #11 (no hole). Order the caps with your channel and finish the job right the first time.

Compatible with
Works with:
Channel / profile: LCPROF-88-16FT, LCPROF-88-16FT-LENS-FROS, LCPROF-88-16FT-LENS-OPAQ, LCPROF-88-8FT, LCPROF-88-8FT-LENS-OPAQ

What this part is
The #88 finishing end cap with hole is the closing piece of an aluminum channel system used with LED tape. Sold as one unit under SKU LCENDCAP-STAND-88-H, it seals the open extremity of the extrusion so the profile reads as a single continuous line rather than a cut piece of metal. The open version exists for one specific reason: at the power-feed end of a run, the supply wire or the low-voltage connector needs a clean path out of the channel. The hole gives it that path, keeps the conductor centred and protects it from the sharp cut edge of the aluminum.

Fit and compatibility
End caps are profile-specific. The cap must match the exact cross-section of the LED channel you are installing — in this case the #88 standard profile. Several profile styles are available across a channel range, and each one has its own matching cap, so always compare the shape of your extrusion before ordering. A practical rule on site: use the capped-with-hole version at the feed end and a closed cap at the opposite end of the run for a symmetrical, finished look. For other profiles and for flexible neon formats, see the matching caps in the same family, including the Finishing end cap #11 (with hole), the Finishing end cap #11 (no hole) and, for neon flex runs, the Flex neon end cap 3x6 (with hole).

Installation, step by step
Dry-fit the cap before you mount the channel — it takes ten seconds and saves rework. Pass the lead wire through the opening first, then press the cap onto the end of the profile. If the run sits in a high-traffic area or overhead, a small amount of adhesive can be added so the cap stays put for good. Leave a little slack in the wire so the cap seats flush and nothing gets pinched between the conductor and the aluminum. Only then fix the channel to the surface, snap in your LED strip, and finish with the diffuser lens. Working this order means you never have to pull a mounted profile back off the wall to thread a wire.

Where it makes a difference
Under-cabinet lighting, cove and ceiling details, display cases, reception desks, millwork and shop fixtures all benefit from properly capped channels. In a kitchen, the cap hides the feed wire where the profile meets the end of the cabinet run. In retail, it keeps shelf and display-case lighting looking factory-built. In an office reception or a restaurant bar, it is the detail a client notices without knowing why. It is also the small item most often forgotten on a materials list — keep a few on hand so a channel run is never left open.

Good to know
This listing covers one cap, not a pair, so count one per open extremity: a typical run needs two caps, one with a hole at the feed and one without at the far end. There is no separate spec sheet for this accessory; the selection criterion is simply the profile number and whether you need the hole or not. If you are unsure, measure the width and the shape of your extrusion, or match it against the channel you already bought before adding the #88 end cap to your order.