2018 Silicone Flexible Neon Light (#2018T-EE)
24V · 120LEDs · 50mm/cut · 20*18mm
Model: 2018T-EE
Overview
The DENO LED 2018T-EE is a high-performance 20x18mm silicone flexible neon light designed for demanding B2B applications. Featuring 120 LEDs per meter and a 24V input, it ensures uniform light distribution with no dark zones. Its robust silicone injection-moulded construction provides full encapsulation against salt, water, UV, abrasion, and chemicals, guaranteeing long-term stability and color integrity. With multi-angle bending capabilities, it is perfect for architectura...
Description
2018 Silicone Flexible Neon Light | 20*18mm | 24V | 120LEDs | 50mm/cut | #2018T-EE 20x18mm silicone injection-moulded design, offering flexibility and durability. Full encapsulation protection with high resistance: salt, water, UV, abrasion, and chemical corrosion resistant. High-performance silicone material with stable molecular structure, ensuring no discoloration or aging during long-term use. Precision manufacturing process, ensuring uniform light distribution and minimizing light dark zones. Multi-angle bending performance, freely shapeable, meeting various creative lighting requirements. Widely applicable in indoor and outdoor scenarios: architectural contours, landscape decoration, commercial displays, artistic lighting.
Specifications
| LED QTY | 120 |
|---|---|
| PART NO | DL-NF28C60V24-2018T-EE-* |
| SMD TYPE | 2835 |
| CUTTABLE UNIT | 6LEDs/50mm |
| DIMMABLE | Yes |
| LED PITCH | 8.334mm |
| LIFESPAN | 30000 |
| PCB WIDTH | 10mm |
| WARRANTY | 5 Years |
| LENGTH MAX | 5m |
| COPPER FOIL | 3oz |
| POWER RANGE | 2.8~28.8W |
| CIRCUIT TYPE | C.V. |
| INPUT VOLTAGE | 24V |
| OPERATING TEMPERATURE | -25~40°C;Tc：75°C（max） |
Applications
- Channel letters & logo signage — Silicone neon holds a continuous glow line for logos, channel letters and wayfinding without visible LED dots.
- Facade & perimeter outlining — Flexible neon bends around building edges, balconies and columns to trace architecture at night.
- Bar fronts, headboards & stair nosings — Used along stair nosings, headboards and bar fronts where a soft, uniform tube of light is wanted instead of a hard strip.
Request a quotation for #2018T-EE
DENO LED is a Shenzhen-based LED strip manufacturer with its own Foshan production base. Send the run length, voltage, CCT/CRI and IP rating you need and our engineering team replies with a specification sheet, wiring plan and price — OEM/ODM and fully custom builds included.
- Warranty: 5 years
- Compliance: CE · UL · RoHS
- Bonding wire: 99.99% pure gold
- Copper foil: 99.9% pure copper FPCB
Photometric Performance — CCT × CRI Efficacy Matrix
Peak measured luminous efficacy: 89 lm/W at 4000K, Ra 80, ErP energy class G (Grade DN (1st Tier) · 9.6W/m).
All values are measured at the stated power density and ambient 25 °C, reported as luminous efficacy in lumens per watt (lm/W), luminous flux per metre (lm/m) and the corresponding EU ErP (2019/2015) energy class.
Grade DL (2nd Tier) · 9.6W/m
| CCT (K) | Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class | Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 K | 55.8 lm/W | 536 lm/m | G | 44.1 lm/W | 423.5 lm/m | G | — | — | — |
| 2300 K | 62.1 lm/W | 595.7 lm/m | G | 49.1 lm/W | 471.5 lm/m | G | 39.9 lm/W | 383.2 lm/m | G |
| 2700 K | 64.1 lm/W | 615.3 lm/m | G | 53.2 lm/W | 510.6 lm/m | G | 43.1 lm/W | 413.8 lm/m | G |
| 3000 K | 69.8 lm/W | 670.1 lm/m | G | 55.9 lm/W | 537 lm/m | G | 45.4 lm/W | 436.3 lm/m | G |
| 3500 K | 71 lm/W | 681.8 lm/m | G | 57 lm/W | 546.8 lm/m | G | 46.9 lm/W | 450 lm/m | G |
| 4000 K | 73.3 lm/W | 703.3 lm/m | G | 58.3 lm/W | 559.5 lm/m | G | 48.1 lm/W | 461.7 lm/m | G |
| 5000 K | 73.3 lm/W | 703.3 lm/m | G | 58.3 lm/W | 559.5 lm/m | G | 47.6 lm/W | 457.1 lm/m | G |
| 6500 K | 66.3 lm/W | 636.8 lm/m | G | 55.9 lm/W | 537 lm/m | G | 46.2 lm/W | 443.2 lm/m | G |
Grade DL (2nd Tier) · 12W/m
| CCT (K) | Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class | Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 K | 54.9 lm/W | 658.8 lm/m | G | 43.4 lm/W | 520.6 lm/m | G | — | — | — |
| 2300 K | 61 lm/W | 732.2 lm/m | G | 48.3 lm/W | 579.5 lm/m | G | 39.3 lm/W | 471 lm/m | G |
| 2700 K | 63 lm/W | 756.2 lm/m | G | 52.3 lm/W | 627.6 lm/m | G | 42.4 lm/W | 508.6 lm/m | G |
| 3000 K | 68.6 lm/W | 823.6 lm/m | G | 55 lm/W | 660.1 lm/m | G | 44.7 lm/W | 536.2 lm/m | G |
| 3500 K | 69.8 lm/W | 838 lm/m | G | 56 lm/W | 672.1 lm/m | G | 46.1 lm/W | 553 lm/m | G |
| 4000 K | 72 lm/W | 864.4 lm/m | G | 57.3 lm/W | 687.7 lm/m | G | 47.3 lm/W | 567.5 lm/m | G |
| 5000 K | 72 lm/W | 864.4 lm/m | G | 57.3 lm/W | 687.7 lm/m | G | 46.8 lm/W | 561.8 lm/m | G |
| 6500 K | 65.2 lm/W | 782.7 lm/m | G | 55 lm/W | 660.1 lm/m | G | 45.4 lm/W | 544.8 lm/m | G |
Grade DL (2nd Tier) · 19.2W/m
| CCT (K) | Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class | Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 K | 52.2 lm/W | 1002.2 lm/m | G | 41.2 lm/W | 791.9 lm/m | G | — | — | — |
| 2300 K | 58 lm/W | 1113.7 lm/m | G | 45.9 lm/W | 881.5 lm/m | G | 37.3 lm/W | 716.4 lm/m | G |
| 2700 K | 59.9 lm/W | 1150.3 lm/m | G | 49.7 lm/W | 954.6 lm/m | G | 40.3 lm/W | 773.6 lm/m | G |
| 3000 K | 65.2 lm/W | 1252.7 lm/m | G | 52.3 lm/W | 1004 lm/m | G | 42.5 lm/W | 815.6 lm/m | G |
| 3500 K | 66.4 lm/W | 1274.7 lm/m | G | 53.2 lm/W | 1022.3 lm/m | G | 43.8 lm/W | 841.2 lm/m | G |
| 4000 K | 68.5 lm/W | 1314.9 lm/m | G | 54.5 lm/W | 1046.1 lm/m | G | 45 lm/W | 863.2 lm/m | G |
| 5000 K | 68.5 lm/W | 1314.9 lm/m | G | 54.5 lm/W | 1046.1 lm/m | G | 44.5 lm/W | 854.5 lm/m | G |
| 6500 K | 62 lm/W | 1190.5 lm/m | G | 52.3 lm/W | 1004 lm/m | G | 43.2 lm/W | 828.7 lm/m | G |
Grade DN (1st Tier) · 9.6W/m
| CCT (K) | Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class | Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 K | 69.7 lm/W | 669.1 lm/m | G | 58.2 lm/W | 558.5 lm/m | G | — | — | — |
| 2300 K | 76 lm/W | 729.7 lm/m | G | 64.9 lm/W | 623.1 lm/m | G | 52.3 lm/W | 501.7 lm/m | G |
| 2700 K | 81.9 lm/W | 786.5 lm/m | G | 70.2 lm/W | 674 lm/m | G | 57 lm/W | 546.8 lm/m | G |
| 3000 K | 86.1 lm/W | 826.6 lm/m | G | 74.3 lm/W | 713.1 lm/m | G | 60.4 lm/W | 580.1 lm/m | G |
| 3500 K | 87.3 lm/W | 838.3 lm/m | G | 75.9 lm/W | 728.7 lm/m | G | 62.5 lm/W | 599.6 lm/m | G |
| 4000 K | 89 lm/W | 853.9 lm/m | G | 76.3 lm/W | 732.7 lm/m | G | 63 lm/W | 604.5 lm/m | G |
| 5000 K | 88.9 lm/W | 853 lm/m | G | 76.8 lm/W | 737.5 lm/m | G | 62.3 lm/W | 598.5 lm/m | G |
| 6500 K | 85.2 lm/W | 817.8 lm/m | G | 73.4 lm/W | 704.3 lm/m | G | 60.5 lm/W | 580.3 lm/m | G |
Grade DN (1st Tier) · 12W/m
| CCT (K) | Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class | Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 K | 68.5 lm/W | 822.4 lm/m | G | 57.2 lm/W | 686.5 lm/m | G | — | — | — |
| 2300 K | 74.7 lm/W | 896.9 lm/m | G | 63.8 lm/W | 765.9 lm/m | G | 51.4 lm/W | 616.7 lm/m | G |
| 2700 K | 80.6 lm/W | 966.6 lm/m | G | 69 lm/W | 828.4 lm/m | G | 56 lm/W | 672.1 lm/m | G |
| 3000 K | 84.7 lm/W | 1015.9 lm/m | G | 73 lm/W | 876.5 lm/m | G | 59.4 lm/W | 713 lm/m | G |
| 3500 K | 85.9 lm/W | 1030.4 lm/m | G | 74.6 lm/W | 895.7 lm/m | G | 61.4 lm/W | 737 lm/m | G |
| 4000 K | 87.5 lm/W | 1049.6 lm/m | G | 75 lm/W | 900.5 lm/m | G | 61.9 lm/W | 743 lm/m | G |
| 5000 K | 87.4 lm/W | 1048.4 lm/m | G | 75.5 lm/W | 906.5 lm/m | G | 61.3 lm/W | 735.6 lm/m | G |
| 6500 K | 83.8 lm/W | 1005.1 lm/m | G | 72.1 lm/W | 865.6 lm/m | G | 59.4 lm/W | 713.3 lm/m | G |
Grade DN (1st Tier) · 19.2W/m
| CCT (K) | Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class | Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 K | 65.1 lm/W | 1250.9 lm/m | G | 54.4 lm/W | 1044.2 lm/m | G | — | — | — |
| 2300 K | 71.1 lm/W | 1364.3 lm/m | G | 60.7 lm/W | 1164.9 lm/m | G | 48.9 lm/W | 938.1 lm/m | G |
| 2700 K | 76.6 lm/W | 1470.3 lm/m | G | 65.6 lm/W | 1260 lm/m | G | 53.2 lm/W | 1022.3 lm/m | G |
| 3000 K | 80.5 lm/W | 1545.3 lm/m | G | 69.4 lm/W | 1333.2 lm/m | G | 56.5 lm/W | 1084.5 lm/m | G |
| 3500 K | 81.6 lm/W | 1567.3 lm/m | G | 71 lm/W | 1362.4 lm/m | G | 58.4 lm/W | 1121 lm/m | G |
| 4000 K | 83.2 lm/W | 1596.5 lm/m | G | 71.3 lm/W | 1369.8 lm/m | G | 58.9 lm/W | 1130.2 lm/m | G |
| 5000 K | 83.1 lm/W | 1594.7 lm/m | G | 71.8 lm/W | 1378.9 lm/m | G | 58.3 lm/W | 1118.9 lm/m | G |
| 6500 K | 79.6 lm/W | 1528.9 lm/m | G | 68.6 lm/W | 1316.7 lm/m | G | 56.5 lm/W | 1085 lm/m | G |
Grade KE (3rd Tier) · 9.6W/m
| CCT (K) | Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class | Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 K | 35.6 lm/W | 341.4 lm/m | G | 27.7 lm/W | 266.1 lm/m | G | — | — | — |
| 2300 K | 39.6 lm/W | 380.5 lm/m | G | 30.9 lm/W | 296.4 lm/m | G | 25.4 lm/W | 243.6 lm/m | G |
| 2700 K | 42.8 lm/W | 410.8 lm/m | G | 33.5 lm/W | 321.8 lm/m | G | 27.1 lm/W | 260.2 lm/m | G |
| 3000 K | 44.9 lm/W | 431.4 lm/m | G | 35.6 lm/W | 341.4 lm/m | G | 28.9 lm/W | 277.8 lm/m | G |
| 3500 K | 45.5 lm/W | 437.2 lm/m | G | 36.3 lm/W | 348.2 lm/m | G | 29.9 lm/W | 286.6 lm/m | G |
| 4000 K | 46.9 lm/W | 450 lm/m | G | 37.1 lm/W | 356.1 lm/m | G | 30.6 lm/W | 293.5 lm/m | G |
| 5000 K | 46.9 lm/W | 450 lm/m | G | 37.1 lm/W | 356.1 lm/m | G | 30.3 lm/W | 290.5 lm/m | G |
| 6500 K | 44.9 lm/W | 431.4 lm/m | G | 35.6 lm/W | 341.4 lm/m | G | 29.3 lm/W | 281.7 lm/m | G |
Grade KE (3rd Tier) · 12W/m
| CCT (K) | Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class | Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 K | 35 lm/W | 419.6 lm/m | G | 27.3 lm/W | 327 lm/m | G | — | — | — |
| 2300 K | 39 lm/W | 467.7 lm/m | G | 30.4 lm/W | 364.3 lm/m | G | 24.9 lm/W | 299.4 lm/m | G |
| 2700 K | 42.1 lm/W | 505 lm/m | G | 33 lm/W | 395.5 lm/m | G | 26.7 lm/W | 319.8 lm/m | G |
| 3000 K | 44.2 lm/W | 530.2 lm/m | G | 35 lm/W | 419.6 lm/m | G | 28.5 lm/W | 341.4 lm/m | G |
| 3500 K | 44.8 lm/W | 537.4 lm/m | G | 35.7 lm/W | 428 lm/m | G | 29.4 lm/W | 352.3 lm/m | G |
| 4000 K | 46.1 lm/W | 553 lm/m | G | 36.5 lm/W | 437.6 lm/m | G | 30.1 lm/W | 360.7 lm/m | G |
| 5000 K | 46.1 lm/W | 553 lm/m | G | 36.5 lm/W | 437.6 lm/m | G | 29.8 lm/W | 357.1 lm/m | G |
| 6500 K | 44.2 lm/W | 530.2 lm/m | G | 35 lm/W | 419.6 lm/m | G | 28.9 lm/W | 346.3 lm/m | G |
Grade KE (3rd Tier) · 19.2W/m
| CCT (K) | Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class | Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m) | Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 K | 33.2 lm/W | 638.2 lm/m | G | 25.9 lm/W | 497.4 lm/m | G | — | — | — |
| 2300 K | 37.1 lm/W | 711.4 lm/m | G | 28.9 lm/W | 554.1 lm/m | G | 23.7 lm/W | 455.4 lm/m | G |
| 2700 K | 40 lm/W | 768.1 lm/m | G | 31.3 lm/W | 601.7 lm/m | G | 25.3 lm/W | 486.5 lm/m | G |
| 3000 K | 42 lm/W | 806.5 lm/m | G | 33.2 lm/W | 638.2 lm/m | G | 27.1 lm/W | 519.4 lm/m | G |
| 3500 K | 42.6 lm/W | 817.5 lm/m | G | 33.9 lm/W | 651 lm/m | G | 27.9 lm/W | 535.8 lm/m | G |
| 4000 K | 43.8 lm/W | 841.2 lm/m | G | 34.7 lm/W | 665.7 lm/m | G | 28.6 lm/W | 548.6 lm/m | G |
| 5000 K | 43.8 lm/W | 841.2 lm/m | G | 34.7 lm/W | 665.7 lm/m | G | 28.3 lm/W | 543.1 lm/m | G |
| 6500 K | 42 lm/W | 806.5 lm/m | G | 33.2 lm/W | 638.2 lm/m | G | 27.4 lm/W | 526.7 lm/m | G |
How Injection moulded LED neon flex 2018T-EE performs on site
Specification notes for 20x18mm section 24V DC silicone neon: what it does outdoors, what it does around water, and how far it bends when you trace a building.
Outdoor & façade exposure
Specify for permanent exterior installation above the waterline (IP67).
The silicone is injection moulded onto the FPCB in one shot, so there is no glued cover to open up after a winter of thermal cycling — the failure mode PVC neon rope light shows in its second outdoor summer. UV-stabilised silicone keeps its colour instead of yellowing, and the body stays elastic from −30 °C to +80 °C, so a façade run installed in summer will not go brittle in a January frost. Feed with 24V DC and plan 5m per feed to hold end-of-run brightness across a long elevation.
- Sealed silicone body
- UV-stable silicone, −30 °C to +80 °C
- 2.8W/m load
Pools, spas & wet areas
Suitable for pool surrounds, spa ceilings and steam-adjacent joinery — not for submersion.
IP67 covers rain, splash, wash-down and steam — pool decks, shower reveals, sauna ceilings and spa coves — but the body is not intended to sit under water. Mount it above the waterline in an aluminium groove so condensate drains away from the feed joint, run 24V DC for wet-zone safety, and choose the IP68 variant where the channel can flood.
- IP67 — splash and rain, not submersion
- 24V DC
- Moulded end cap and feed joint
Architectural contour & signage
Bends along its moulded axis at about R54mm — the right pick for façade outlines, cove lighting and long architectural runs.
Injection moulded LED neon flex takes its curve along its moulded axis, which is what decides whether a shape is possible without cutting and re-soldering. At about R54mm the outside of the curve stays evenly lit: 120 LEDs/m is matched to the diffuser depth so you read a continuous line of light rather than dots, even at 30 cm. Printed cut marks with indexed solder pads underneath let a sign maker shorten a letter stroke on site and re-seal it, and mounting clips, aluminium grooves and moulded bend grooves cover surface, recessed and free-form fixing.
- Cross-section 20x18mm
- Bend radius about R54mm
- 120 LEDs/m, dot-free
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key advantages of this silicone flexible neon light for outdoor use?
Its full silicone encapsulation offers exceptional resistance to salt, water, UV, abrasion, and chemical corrosion, making it highly durable for any outdoor environment.
Is the 2018T-EE model compatible with standard dimming systems?
Yes, the 2018T-EE is designed to be dimmable, allowing for flexible light intensity control to suit various project requirements and atmospheres.
What is the expected lifespan and warranty for this DENO LED product?
This product boasts a long lifespan of 30,000 hours and comes with a comprehensive 5-year warranty, ensuring reliability and long-term cost savings.
Can the 2018T-EE be easily integrated into complex architectural designs?
Absolutely. Its multi-angle bending performance and 50mm cuttable segments allow for precise shaping, accommodating diverse and creative architectural lighting needs effortlessly.
What are the key specifications of #2018T-EE?
2018 Silicone Flexible Neon Light | 20*18mm | 24V | 120LEDs | 50mm/cut | #2018T-EE: 2835 LEDs, 120, 24V, 10mm FPCB, 3oz copper foil, 2.8~28.8W power, cut unit 6LEDs/50mm. Photometric files, wiring diagrams and test reports are available in the downloads block on this page.
Which LED driver and run length suit #2018T-EE?
2018 Silicone Flexible Neon Light | 20*18mm | 24V | 120LEDs | 50mm/cut | #2018T-EE is a constant-voltage 24V product, so pair it with a CE or UL listed 24V constant-voltage LED driver rated about 20% above the connected load. Maximum single run is 5m. 5m Single / 10m Dual Input power. Feeding from both ends or mid-feeding halves the copper distance and roughly quarters the voltage drop.
Injection Moulded LED Neon Flex — Buyer Questions
What is an injection moulded LED neon strip?
An injection moulded (US: molded) LED neon strip is formed by hot-melting silicone directly around the FPCB in a single shot, instead of sliding the board into a pre-extruded tube. There is no air gap and no glue seam, so water has no path in and the diffuser sits at a fixed distance from every LED — which is what keeps the light line even over a 20 m façade run.
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Why is a seamless injection neon strip more reliable than an extruded tube?
Extruded neon relies on adhesive to bond the cover, the tube and the end cap; UV and thermal cycling eventually open that bond and the run fogs from the inside. A seamless injection LED neon strip has one continuous silicone body, so ageing tests show no delamination, no internal condensation and no yellowing line after 20,000+ hours of sun exposure.
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- Guide silicone vs PVC neon lifetime data
Is IP68 injection moulded neon flex suitable for underwater use?
IP68 builds are rated for continuous immersion at shallow depth — pool coping, fountain rims, planter edges and flooded coves. Both body and terminations are potted in the same operation, and the feed cable is over-moulded rather than glued. For permanent submersion below 1 m, DENO specifies a marine-grade cable gland and a sealed junction box outside the water line.
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- Related series marine-grade LED builds for wet zones
- Guide check voltage drop on a wet-zone run
Can injection moulded neon flex handle outdoor façade temperature swings?
Yes. The silicone body stays elastic from −30 °C to +80 °C and expands at a similar rate to the FPCB, so the joint does not shear the way a PVC jacket does at winter temperatures. Neon flex for outdoor façade work is supplied with UV-stabilised silicone and a 105 μm copper FPCB that spreads heat instead of concentrating it under each LED.
Do injection moulded end caps really stop water ingress?
They are the deciding factor. Most field failures on waterproof neon flex start at a glued cap that shrank away from the body. An injection-moulded end cap is fused to the same silicone compound, so cap and body behave as one part under thermal cycling — DENO pressure-tests every terminated length before it leaves the line.
Can the injection moulded body be made in a custom colour or profile?
Yes — body colour (milky white, black, grey, colour-matched), cross-section, wall thickness, light-emitting window width and printed cut interval are all tooling parameters, not catalogue limits. Because DENO owns the moulding line, a project-specific integrated-moulding neon strip is set up from an existing stack-up rather than quoted as a new product programme.
- Series Injection-Moulded Neon Flex series
- Guide OEM/ODM neon flex tooling
- Related series special-build LED strips and neon
Top Bending LED Neon Flex — Buyer Questions
What is a top bending LED neon flex?
A top bend neon strip flexes up and down, perpendicular to the emitting face, so it can crest over an edge, follow a dome or climb a vertical stroke while the light window keeps facing the viewer. It is the most common neon body type and covers cove lighting, step nosing, signage letters and handrails.
- Series Top Bend Neon Flex series
- Related series LED neon strip and neon flex family
- Related series side bend bodies for planar curves
Which top bend neon size should I specify?
Cross-sections run 5×11 mm, 10×10 mm, 12×12 mm, 16×16 mm, 20×18 mm, 20×20 mm and 25×25 mm. Small sections suit letters and slim reveals; 16×16 mm and above give the deep, saturated neon line specified for façade and feature work. Match the emitting window to the visible aperture of the channel and keep the LED pitch at 120 LEDs/m or denser for a dot-free result.
- Series Top Bend Neon Flex series
- Related series high density boards for dot-free neon
- Related series mini bodies below 8 mm
What bend radius does vertical bending neon flex hold?
Typical top bend bodies hold R30–R50 mm; taller sections such as 25×25 mm need R100 mm or more. Bending tighter than the rating stretches the outer silicone wall, which shows as a pale band and, over time, as a stress line at the FPCB solder pads.
- Series Top Bend Neon Flex series
- Guide FPCB construction behind the bend rating
- Related series round bodies for free-form geometry