15x15mm Magnetic LED Channel — Tool-Free Aluminum Profile for Retail Shelving
Model: DL-1515 HX-M
Overview
The 15x15mm Magnetic LED Channel (model DL-1515 HX-M) is a 6063 anodized aluminum LED profile — also searched as LED channel, LED extrusion or aluminum channel for LED strip lights — designed for Tool-Free Magnetic 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 retail shelving, display cases and supermarket gondola lighting 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
15x15mm Magnetic Clips Aluminum LED Strip Channel This LED Strip Profile is a recessed magnetic U-channel LED aluminum profile that innovatively incorporates magnetic clips at the bottom, built upon the classic recessed structure design. This enables dual installation methods: “recessed installation + magnetic installation.” The LED Strip Profile can be embedded into ceilings, walls, or furniture panels through slot cutting, keeping the fixture flush with the surface, or it can be directly attached to steel studs, metal shelving, or equipment casings via magnetic mounting—no drilling required—offering flexible and efficient installation and removal. The product features a shallow U-channel structure design, specifically optimized for 10mm wide LED strips, paired with a flat milky white PC diffuser cover that effectively softens light output and reduces glare, delivering uniform and comfortable illumination. The side-mounted end caps create a cleaner overall appearance with refined details that meet the demands of mid-to-high-end lighting projects. Compared to traditional profiles, this LED Strip Profile maintains secure recessed installation while significantly enhancing convenience for future adjustments and maintenance. This LED Strip Profile is particularly suitable for mid-to-high-end commercial and residential applications requiring flexible lighting arrangement, frequent adjustments, or corner illumination, such as shopping mall display areas, brand counters, smart home systems, cabinet lighting, shelf accent lighting, and equipment functional lighting. It represents an ideal LED Strip Profile solution that balances aesthetic design with practical functionality.
Specifications
| SDCM | < 3 SDCM (Single Bin) |
|---|---|
| LED QTY | 120leds/m or above |
| PART NO | DL-1515 HX-M |
| SMD TYPE | 2835 |
| CUTTABLE UNIT | 12LEDs/50mm |
| DIMMABLE | Yes |
| LED PITCH | 8.334mm |
| PCB WIDTH | 10mm |
| WARRANTY | 5 Years |
| 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 15x15mm Magnetic LED Channel?
It fits LED strips from 5mm to 12mm PCB width, with 8mm and 10mm strips being the most common choice for this magnetic 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 retail shelving, display cases and supermarket gondola lighting.
How is this aluminum profile installed?
It mounts tool-free on any steel surface with magnetic clips — no screws or drilling. The channel can be repositioned at any time, which is why it is used on retail shelves and display cases.
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 magnetic 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.
Magnetic LED Channel — Buyer Questions
What is a magnetic LED channel?
A magnetic LED channel is an aluminum profile with magnets in the base, so it holds itself onto any steel surface without screws or adhesive. DENO bodies run from 9x9mm to 18x18mm. Because the whole assembly lifts off in one movement, shop fitters can re-merchandise a display and move the light line with it the same afternoon.
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Will a magnetic LED strip profile hold on a supermarket gondola?
Yes — gondola uprights, steel shelf edges and metal display cases are exactly the surfaces these bodies are designed for. Larger sections hold more securely: the 18x18mm body carries the strongest magnet set and stays put on vertical faces, while 9x9mm and 14x8mm suit shelf undersides and glass cabinet frames with a steel channel behind.
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How do I light a display case without drilling it?
Use a tool-free magnetic body with a low-profile 5mm or 8mm tape and route the cable through the case's existing service slot. Nothing is fixed permanently, so the fitting can be relocated between merchandising cycles and the case keeps its resale condition — the reason museums and jewellery retailers specify magnetic mounting over screwed channel.
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Which strip widths fit the magnetic bodies?
The 9x9mm body takes 5mm FPCB, 14x8mm takes 8mm, and 15x15mm and 18x18mm take 10mm boards with room for a proper diffuser gap. Keep to the matched width — an over-wide tape lifts off the base, loses its thermal path and can push the cover out of the retaining lip.
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Can a magnetic channel be used on a non-steel surface?
Only with a steel backing plate. On timber, aluminum or glass, screw a thin steel strip along the run first and the profile then behaves exactly as it would on shelving. This is the standard trick for wooden shop fittings that still need the repositionable magnetic LED track behaviour.
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