LED ALUMINUM PROFILE #85 - LCPROF-85-8FT-BK

Name: LED ALUMINUM PROFILE #85 - LCPROF-85-8FT-BK
Brand: LEDCO
SKU: LCPROF-85-8FT-BK
Price: 41.97 CAD
Availability: InStock

SKU: LCPROF-85-8FT-BK

Brand: LEDCO

Give your LED strips the clean, finished look they deserve. This LED aluminum profile from the 85 Series — also called an aluminum extrusion, an LED aluminum channel or simply an aluminum profile for LED strip lighting — is the black, 8-foot version of one of the most versatile housings in the line, sold under SKU LCPROF-85-8FT-BK. Instead of leaving a bare tape light stuck to a shelf or a ceiling, you slide it into a rigid channel that hides the diodes, protects the circuit and turns a roll of tape into a real architectural light line. It works for cove lighting, under-cabinet runs, stair nosings, closet shelving, display cases, reception desks, signage and accent lines in hallways — anywhere you want the light and not the hardware.

The extrusion is made of 6063T-5 aluminum, the alloy specifiers ask for because it machines cleanly, stays straight over long runs and helps pull heat away from the LEDs so they keep their output over time. Its compact section measures 13.2 mm (0.519"), 16.4 mm (0.646") and 19.4 mm (0.767"), small enough to tuck into tight reveals yet deep enough to accommodate and protect the majority of our LED strips, including white and coloured RGB and RGBW tapes. This unit ships in an 8-foot length with a black finish; the 85 Series is also offered in 16 feet and custom fabrication up to 192 inches. It can be installed indoors or outdoors, painted to match your decor, and it is certified for the Canadian market and backed by a 3-year warranty.

Contractors use it for condo kitchens, basement renovations and cove details; small businesses use it for retail shelving, bars, salons and office branding walls — and because it can be surface-mounted, suspended or simply glued to a surface, it adapts to drywall, millwork, metal and concrete. Planning a longer continuous run? Pair it with the LED aluminum profile #85 in 16 ft black, or choose the ready-to-go 85 Series black profile with black opaque lens. Prefer a different finish? The natural aluminum 8 ft version and the white 16 ft version use the same section. Measure your run, pick your lens, and give your project a light line that looks built-in.

Sold separately
To complete the installation, add:
End cap: LCENDCAP-STAND-85, LCENDCAP-STAND-85-BK, LCENDCAP-STAND-85-H, LCENDCAP-STAND-85-H-BK, LCENDCAP-STAND-85-H-WH, LCENDCAP-STAND-85-WH
Lens: LCLENS-FROS85-8FT, LCLENS-FROS85-8FT-P88, LCLENS-OPAQ85-16FT-BK, LCLENS-OPAQ85-8FT-BK

Built from 6063T-5 aluminum
The 85 Series body is extruded from 6063T-5 aluminum, an architectural alloy chosen for straight, stable lengths and good thermal behaviour. That matters more than most people expect: an LED strip left on wood, drywall or plastic traps its own heat, while an aluminum extrusion acts as a heat sink and helps the diodes hold their brightness and colour over the life of the installation. The profile also protects the tape from dust, accidental contact and the odd bump from a vacuum or a broom handle — a small detail that saves a lot of callbacks on stair and toe-kick installations. The surface can be painted to match your decor, so the channel disappears into a ceiling, a bulkhead or a custom cabinet.

Technical specifications
SKU: LCPROF-85-8FT-BK
Series: Aluminum profile — 85 Series (LCPROF-85)
Material: 6063T-5 aluminum
Finish: BK — Aluminum, black
Length: 8 feet (also available in 16 feet)
Custom fabrication: up to 192 inches
Dimensions: 13.2 mm (0.519") / 16.4 mm (0.646") / 19.4 mm (0.767")
Installation: indoor or outdoor; mounted, suspended or glued to a surface
Compatibility: accommodates and protects the majority of our LED strips, white and coloured (RGB-RGBW)
Certification: certified for the Canadian market
Warranty: 3 years

Lens, mounting and endcap options
The 85 Series is built around an ordering guide, so the channel can be configured for the look you want. The lens is offered in OP (opaque) or BK (black), the mounting in ST (standard) or SW (swivel), and the endcaps in NH (no hole), WH (with hole) or PA (one of each) so the cable can exit exactly where your driver sits. The body itself comes in AL (plain aluminum), BK (black), WH (white) or CU (custom). An opaque lens is what smooths a line of individual diodes into a continuous glow — the difference between "I can count the LEDs" and a clean band of light above a kitchen island or along a retail shelf.

Installation and wiring
Because the extrusion can be surface-mounted, suspended or glued, it fits almost any substrate: screw it to a wood cove, clip it under an upper cabinet, bond it to a metal panel or hang it over a workbench. Cut the channel to length with a mitre saw and a fine-tooth blade, clean the inside, then press your tape into the base before snapping on the lens and the endcaps. Plan your low-voltage feed first — a with-hole endcap keeps the wire tidy and out of sight — and keep driver placement accessible for service. For outdoor or damp installations, protect the connection points and choose a strip rated for the environment.

Applications and documentation
Think cove and tray ceilings in Canadian homes, under-cabinet task light in kitchens, stair and hallway guidance in basements, closet and pantry shelving, plus commercial work: display cases, bar fronts, salon mirrors, reception desks, corridor accents and illuminated signage. For long runs, add sections from the 16 ft black profile #85, or go with the 16 ft black profile with opaque lens when you want the diffuser included. The 16 ft aluminum version with opaque lens is the same section in a natural finish. The complete technical spec sheet, with the drawing and the full ordering guide, is available in the Documentation tab of this page.

Technical Files