10x10mm Surface Mount LED Channel — U Shape Aluminum Profile for 6mm Strip
Model: DL-1010
Overview
The 10x10mm Surface Mount LED Channel (model DL-1010) is a 6063 anodized aluminum LED profile — also searched as LED channel, LED extrusion or aluminum channel for LED strip lights — designed for Surface Mounted installation. The housing works as a heat sink for 24V and 48V high-power LED strips, while the PC diffuser (frosted, milky or transparent) hides the LEDs and delivers dot-free, uniform light. It accepts LED strips from 5mm to 12mm PCB width and is supplied in 0.5m to 4m lengths, cut to custom sizes on request. Every channel ships with end caps, mounting clips and connectors, so installers can complete under cabinet lighting, shelf lighting and ceiling linear runs without extra hardware. Pair it with DENO high-density 240 LEDs/m SMD or COB strips for a completely spot-free line of light in architectural and commercial LED lighting projects.
Description
10×10mm LED Strip Channel The LED Strip Channel DL – 1010 is a premium 10x10mm aluminum profile engineered to house and protect LED strips. Crafted from AL6063 – T5 aluminum alloy, this LED Strip Channel ensures superior heat dissipation. It significantly lowers the operating temperature of high – density LED strips (compatible with 2835, 2216, 2110, 3014, and 5630 types, up to 120 LEDs/m), thereby extending their service life. This LED Strip Channel features a sleek, minimalist design that seamlessly integrates into ceilings or walls for a clean, modern aesthetic. It accommodates FPCs with a maximum width of 6mm. The included high – transmittance PC cover (available in Transparent, Frosted, Milky, or Opal options) guarantees uniform, glare – free light distribution without dark spots. With a customizable length of 0.5 to 4 meters and optional colors (Silver, Black, White), this LED Strip Channel offers flexibility for various commercial and residential applications. It is complete with end caps and mounting clips for easy installation.
Specifications
| LED QTY | 120leds/m or above |
|---|---|
| SMD TYPE | 2835 |
| CUTTABLE UNIT | 8LEDs/62.5mm |
| DIMMABLE | Yes |
| LED PITCH | 7.8mm |
| PCB WIDTH | 6mm |
| BEAM ANGLE | 120° |
| LENGTH MAX | 0.5~4m |
| COPPER FOIL | 3oz |
| CIRCUIT TYPE | C.V. |
| INPUT VOLTAGE | DC 24V |
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE | -25~40°C;Tc：75°C（max） |
Frequently Asked Questions
What LED strip width fits the 10x10mm Surface Mount LED Channel?
It fits LED strips from 5mm to 12mm PCB width, with 8mm and 10mm strips being the most common choice for this surface mount led channel. Check the inner channel width on the drawing before ordering, and allow 0.5mm clearance for the strip adhesive.
Which diffuser should I choose — frosted, milky or transparent?
Choose frosted for the best balance of diffusion and output, milky when you need to fully hide LED dots at short viewing distance, and transparent only when maximum lumen output matters more than glare control. Frosted covers are the default for under cabinet lighting, shelf lighting and ceiling linear runs.
How is this aluminum profile installed?
It is surface mounted with the supplied clips or screws every 400–500mm, then the strip is fitted and the diffuser snapped on. No recess or carpentry work is required.
Can this LED channel be cut to custom lengths?
Yes. Standard lengths are 0.5m to 4m and the aluminum extrusion can be cut with a miter saw on site, or pre-cut to your project dimensions at the factory. Cut the LED strip only at its marked cutting unit so every segment still lights up.
Does the aluminum profile work as a heat sink for high-power strips?
Yes. The 6063 aluminum body conducts heat away from the FPCB and keeps the LED junction temperature down, which is required for 24V and 48V strips above roughly 14W/m. Running high-power strips without a channel shortens lumen maintenance and shifts colour over time.
Will I still see LED dots through the diffuser?
No, if you match the strip density to the channel depth. Use at least 120 LEDs/m with a frosted cover; a 240 LEDs/m high-density or COB strip gives a completely dot-free line of light in this profile.
What accessories are included?
Each surface mount led channel ships with end caps, mounting clips and a PC diffuser; corner connectors, magnetic clips and power feed caps are available on request for OEM and project orders.
Surface Mount LED Channel — Buyer Questions
What is a surface mount LED channel used for?
A surface mounted LED profile screws or clips straight onto a finished ceiling, wall, shelf or cabinet carcass — no routing, no plaster work. It is the default choice for retrofits, under-cabinet lines, linear ceiling runs and workshop task lighting, and the U shape body means the tape can be replaced later without touching the building fabric.
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Which LED channel width should I pick — 10mm, 15mm, 20mm or 25mm?
Size the body from the strip and the beam you want. 10x10mm and 12x8mm bodies suit 6–8mm tape in cabinets; 15x15mm and 17x15mm handle 10mm tape with real heat sinking; 20mm and 25mm bodies such as 25x14.5mm and 20x30mm take 12–15mm boards, double rows and high-output runs. A wider aperture also softens the line, which helps when the tape sits close to the cover.
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Is there a 48V LED channel for long corridor runs?
Yes. The 15x15mm, 20x05mm and 20x07mm bodies are built around DENO's 48V tape, where a single feed carries far longer than a 24V run before voltage drop bites. That combination is what makes uninterrupted corridor, atrium and warehouse lines practical — one driver, one feed point, and an aluminum body that keeps the higher load cool.
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Which surface profile gives a dotless line with 240 LEDs/m tape?
The slim, wide-aperture bodies do it best: 19.1x8mm, 25x7mm, 17.5x7mm and 20x10mm all pair with 240 LEDs/m SMD tape whose pitch is short enough that the frosted cover reads as one continuous band. If the sightline is under a metre — a shelf edge or a handrail — step up to a COB or SOB strip instead of adding depth.
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How is a surface mounted aluminum profile fixed in place?
Three methods, all supplied: screw the base directly through the channel, snap the body onto pre-fixed spring clips for a fastener-free face, or use the flat low-profile bodies (20x01mm, 20x02mm) with structural tape where drilling is not allowed. Clip mounting is the one to specify when the run may need to come down for service.
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