Suppliers offer diverse selections

Hong Kong makers are promoting LED strips as an energy-efficient alternative to traditional cove, accent, signage and automotive illumination, and TV backlighting products. They provide rigid and flexible ribbon variants with color-changing capability in a range of brightness levels, and white and colored types in different color temperatures.

DIP or 3528 and 5050 SMD top LEDs are used. The strips can be customized to have 15 to 120 diodes per meter. These support 12 or 24V input voltage or even lower. Some can integrate dimmers or solar cell-charged batteries for increased energy efficiency. RGB kinds come with an IC controller on which lighting effects are programmed.

The selection likewise includes models with a self-adhesive back for DIY installation, and water-resistant variants in IP65 to IP68 ratings for outdoor and rugged applications. Side-emitting varieties are offered as well.

Lengths typically range from 9 to 20in, although these can be adjusted according to customers’ requirements. Units in cuttable reels of 5m or longer are also among options.
Flexible LED strips in an array of colors constitute the line of Lena Optotech Ltd. These are available in non- and water-resistant versions. The maker also provides diode-based bulbs, tubes, rope and downlights, wall washers, and panels and modules. All comply with safety guidelines.

Hotronic Ltd manufactures both rigid and flexible types, in addition to finished products such as LED bulbs, and downand spotlights. Its mainland China factory in Shenzhen, Guangdong province utilizes components sourced mainly from South Korea, Taiwan and the US.
A cable assembly specialist, UFA (Hong Kong) Industrial Co. Ltd has added the category to its selection. The supplier’s flexible models with double-sided adhesive on the back come in regular and water-resistant kinds.
The territory’s LED strip sec tor comprises at least 30 suppliers. Some that do not have their own production facilities invest in or act as sales agents for mainland companies. Distributors of branded models are also among them. Besides overseas clients, the majority of enterprises pursue local and mainland buyers, including various government agencies.