SURFACE MOUNTED/RECESSED ALUMINUM PROFILE 510 WITH 2 ENDCAPS & WHITE PC COVER 8FT BLACK

Name: SURFACE MOUNTED/RECESSED ALUMINUM PROFILE 510 WITH 2 ENDCAPS & WHITE PC COVER 8FT BLACK
Brand: CANOLIGHT
SKU: CL-Alu-510-BL-8ft
Price: 16.97 CAD
Availability: InStock

SKU: CL-Alu-510-BL-8ft

Brand: CANOLIGHT

Give your LED strips the finish they deserve with the CANOLIGHT CL-Alu-510-BL-8ft, an 8-foot black aluminum LED channel that turns a bare tape light into a clean, architectural line of light. Shoppers look for it under many names — LED profile, extruded aluminum channel, strip light housing, diffuser track, or simply "aluminum extrusion for LED tape" — and they all point to the same job: protecting the strip, spreading the light evenly and hiding the individual diodes. This model is a dual-purpose profile: it can be surface mounted on a flat surface or dropped into a routed groove for a recessed, flush look, which makes it a favourite for under-cabinet lighting, cove and ceiling details, shelving, stair nosings, closets, display cases and accent walls.

The body is genuine extruded aluminum in a black finish, and that matters more than looks: aluminum pulls heat away from the LED strip, and better thermal management means the strip keeps its brightness and colour consistency far longer than tape stuck directly to drywall or wood. The white PC cover is a high-quality diffused polycarbonate lens that snaps into place, softens the output into a smooth continuous glow and is made not to take on a yellowish look over time. Two matching endcaps are included, so both ends of the run look intentional and finished with nothing extra to buy. The channel profile measures 12.4 mm, 7 mm and 13.2 mm, a low-profile size that tucks discreetly under a cabinet or into a millwork reveal, and each piece is 8 ft long — fewer joints on long runs, a cleaner visual line and faster installs. SKU: CL-Alu-510-BL-8ft.

This profile shines in kitchens and basements, condo renovations, offices, boutiques, restaurants, reception desks and retail display millwork — anywhere across Canada where a strip of tape light needs to look built-in rather than added on. It accepts most standard LED strip and tape lights, so you keep full freedom on colour temperature and brightness. Need a different length or finish for the same project? Pair it with the Aluminum profile 510 8 ft silver, or go longer with the Aluminum profile 510 10 ft black and the Aluminum profile 510 10 ft silver. Order your channels with your strip and finish the job right the first time.

Built from real extruded aluminum
The CL-ALU-510 is a surface mounting aluminum channel designed for linear LED light. The extruded aluminum body does two jobs at once: it forms a rigid, straight housing that keeps a flexible tape light perfectly aligned over an 8-foot run, and it acts as a heat sink. LED strips lose brightness and drift in colour when they run hot, so mounting the tape on aluminum instead of directly on wood, gypsum or MDF is one of the simplest ways to protect your investment. The black finish keeps the channel visually quiet against dark millwork, black ceilings and modern cabinetry, and it stays discreet even when the light is off.

Light quality and the PC cover
The included white PC cover is a high quality diffused polycarbonate lens that snaps onto the channel and blends the individual diodes into one continuous band of light. That means no hot spots, no dotting reflected on a backsplash or a glass shelf, and a far more comfortable look in residential, hospitality and retail spaces where people actually see the fixture. Canolight specifies a cover with no yellowish outlook, so the diffuser keeps its clean white appearance instead of turning amber the way low-grade plastics do. Two black end caps are included with every unit, finishing both terminations cleanly.

Technical specifications
Item code: CL-ALU-510
SKU: CL-Alu-510-BL-8ft
Brand: CANOLIGHT
Type: Surface mounting aluminum channel for linear LED light
Material: Aluminum
Length: 8 ft
Installation: Surface mounted or recessed
PC cover: Diffused, white
Body colour: Black
Profile dimensions: 12.4 mm / 7 mm / 13.2 mm
Included: 2 end caps + PC cover

Installation and compatibility
For a surface mount installation, fasten the channel to the substrate with mounting clips, lay the LED tape inside, then press the diffuser into the track. For a recessed installation, rout a groove in the wood, MDF or drywall substrate so the profile sits flush and the lens finishes level with the surface — the trick that gives cabinetry and cove details that seamless, built-in look. The channel accepts a variety of LED tape widths, so it works with most standard LED strip lights, whether you are running single-colour, tunable or RGB tape. Plan your driver location and feed point before you cut, keep the run straight, and use several 8 ft sections end to end for long walls or perimeters. Anything electrical should follow the LED strip and driver manufacturer instructions and your local Canadian electrical code.

Where it works and what to download
Think under-cabinet and toe-kick lighting in a kitchen, a cove around a basement ceiling, backlit floating shelves in a living room, illuminated closets and pantries, stair and corridor accents, plus commercial jobs: reception desks, retail display cases, bar fronts, restaurant banquettes and office feature walls. The 8 ft format suits residential and light commercial runs where fewer joints mean a cleaner line. Need other lengths or a lighter finish on the same project, mix in the Aluminum profile 510 8 ft silver or the Aluminum profile 510 10 ft black. The technical PDF (CL-Alu-510-BL-8ft Spec Sheet) is available in the Documentation tab with the profile drawing and dimensions for your shop drawings.

Technical Files