Side Bend LED Neon Flex — Contour Runs | DENO
Side bend LED neon flex is a flexible, encapsulated linear lighting solution designed for applications requiring illumination around curves and contours where the light emission is perpendicular to the bending axis. DENO LED offers 12 models with 24V DC input, ranging from 5W/m to 10W/m, and a CRI of Ra>90. These products feature IP67 or IP68 ratings, making them suitable for outdoor architectural accents, signage, and decorative lighting installations requiring robust environmental protection and consistent light output.
Side Bend Series models & key specifications (12)
24V Side Bend Series Models (9)
DL-T1220F — 60 LEDs/m · 24V

LED Density: ≥ 60 LEDs/m · Voltage: DC24V · Cutting Unit: 6LEDs/50mm · PCB Width: 10mm
0612S-EE — 2835 · 120 LEDs/m · 24V

LED Type: 2835 · LED Density: 120 · Voltage: 24V · Power: 2.8~28.8W · Cutting Unit: 6LEDs/50mm · PCB Width: 8mm · Copper Foil: 3oz · Circuit Type: CV · IP Rating: IP67
DL-SV-1020 — 60 LEDs/m · 24V

LED Density: ≥ 60 LEDs/m · Voltage: DC 24V · Cutting Unit: 6LEDs/50mm · PCB Width: 12mm
DL-SV-1018 — 60 LEDs/m · 24V

LED Density: ≥ 60 LEDs/m · Voltage: 24V DC · Cutting Unit: 6LEDs/50mm · PCB Width: 10mm
1018S-EE — 2835 · 120 LEDs/m · 24V

LED Type: 2835 · LED Density: 120 · Voltage: DC 24V · Power: 2.8~28.8W · Cutting Unit: 6LEDs/50mm · PCB Width: 10mm · Copper Foil: 3oz · Circuit Type: CV
DL-T1220F1 — 60 LEDs/m · 24V

LED Density: ≥ 60 LEDs/m · Voltage: DC 24V · Cutting Unit: 6LEDs/50mm · PCB Width: 10mm · IP Rating: IP20 / IP65 / IP67
DL-T0613F — 120 LEDs/m · 24V

LED Density: ≥ 120 LEDs/m · Voltage: DC 24V · Cutting Unit: 6LEDs/50mm · PCB Width: 8mm
DL-T0410F — 120 LEDs/m · 24V

LED Density: ≥ 120 LEDs/m · Voltage: DC 24V · Cutting Unit: 6LEDs/50mm · PCB Width: 5 / 6mm
DL-T0612F — 120 LEDs/m · 24V

LED Density: ≥ 120 LEDs/m · Voltage: DC 24V · Cutting Unit: 6LEDs/50mm · PCB Width: 8mm
12V Side Bend Series Models (1)
DL-T1023F — 60 LEDs/m · 12V

LED Density: ≥ 60 LEDs/m · Voltage: DC 12V · Cutting Unit: 3LEDs/50mm · PCB Width: 10mm
5V Side Bend Series Models (1)
DL-T1225F — 96 LEDs/m · 5V

LED Density: ≥ 96 LEDs/m · Voltage: DC 5V · Cutting Unit: 1LED/10mm · PCB Width: 12mm
Other Side Bend Series Models (1)
DL-T0815F — 120 LEDs/m

LED Density: ≥ 120 LEDs/m · PCB Width: 5mm
Side Bending LED Neon Flex — Buyer Questions
What is a side bending LED neon flex?
A side bend neon strip flexes left and right in the plane of the emitting face, so the run can follow a curve drawn on a wall or ceiling without twisting. The FPCB is built narrow with a serpentine copper layout, which is what allows horizontal bending without cracking the copper or stressing the solder joints.
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Side bend or top bend — which one does my layout need?
Trace the run on the drawing: if the curve stays flat against the mounting surface (a circle on a wall, a wave along a ceiling), you need a side bending neon flex. If the curve climbs over an edge or follows a dome, you need top bend. Mixed geometry is normally split into two lengths joined at a straight section rather than forced onto one body.
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What is the minimum bend radius of a side emitting bendable neon strip?
Typical side bend bodies hold R30 mm at 6×12 mm and R80–R120 mm at 12×25 mm; the wider the body in the bend plane, the larger the radius. Staying above the rated radius keeps the outer wall from whitening and prevents the pitch from opening up into visible dark spots on the outside of the curve.
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Is side bend neon flex used for building contour lighting?
It is the default choice. Building contour and outline work follows the plane of the façade — cornices, arches, balcony edges — so the run must bend sideways while staying flat against the substrate. Combined with an IP67 injection-moulded body and stainless clips, a side bend LED neon flex holds a clean architectural outline through weather cycling.
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Can flexible neon for curved walls be pre-shaped at the factory?
Yes. Send the radius set or a DXF outline and DENO supplies pre-formed lengths in a moldable bend groove, cut and terminated per segment. This removes on-site guesswork on scripts and logos, where an installer bending by hand will otherwise produce inconsistent curve tension along the run.
- Guide send a curve drawing for quotation
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How far can one side bend neon run go on a single feed?
At 24V constant voltage, a 10 W/m body holds acceptable uniformity to about 5 m single-end or 10 m fed from both ends. Beyond that, use a constant-current build or 48V so the far end of the outline does not read dimmer than the start — the failure mode that shows up most on long contour runs.
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