Flexible LED tapes are a high-performance and innovative lighting technology in a professional-grade, low-profile lighting solution. Our LED tapes are powerful, dimmable, energy efficient and easy to install. Perfect for use in residential and commercial architectural enhancements, letter signage, coving, under and above cabinet lighting, and in a range of entertainment lighting effect applications.
LED Tapes
We stock a large range of LED tapes in a variety of power outputs, from 5 to 25W per metre. Our high-output LED tapes take brightness to a new level. This makes them ideal for larger spaces or applications requiring powerful, uniform illumination, such as commercial or architectural lighting.
The majority of our LED tapes are 24V rather than 12V. This has the advantage of being able to run the tape twice the distance in a single length.
All of our high-efficiency LED tapes deliver exceptional performance and offer a cost-effective and environmentally friendly lighting solution without compromising on quality.
Colour temperature is a characteristic of visible light that has important applications in lighting, photography, videography, publishing, manufacturing and other fields. Colour temperature is conventionally stated in units of absolute temperature, kelvin (K).
Cold, Neutral and Warm
Although there are no officially legislated values for LED colour temperatures, meaning these may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, almost all LED is to some degree standardised into Cold White, Natural White or Warm White.
Higher colour temperatures (5,000K or more) are called cool colours (blueish white); lower colour temperatures (2,700–3,000K) are called warm colours (yellowish white through red).
RGBW Colour Change
Colour-changing LED tape is an incredibly versatile lighting product that offers endless creative possibilities. These tapes can seamlessly transition between a practically infinite number of colours and hues, allowing you to set the perfect mood for any occasion. Whether you’re looking to create dynamic visual effects or simply change the atmosphere of a room, our colour-changing LED tape is the perfect solution.
The RGBW LED tapes that we have provided have been used to great effect in a large range of applications, including mood and decorative lighting, backlighting for TVs and furniture, automotive lighting, and commercial signage and branding, to name but a few.
IP-rated LED tapes are great for various applications where protection from dust, moisture, or water is necessary. The IP (Ingress Protection) rating indicates the level of protection against solid particles and liquids. We stock a variety of different IP-rated LED tapes so that we can offer the perfect product for the job – here are some common examples:
- IP20 (Non-Waterproof) – Indoor use, such as cabinets, shelves, coves, and decorative lighting where no moisture is present.
- IP65 (Water-Resistant) – Suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor covered areas where there may be splashes of water but not full immersion.
- IP67 (Waterproof) – Good for outdoor installations, patios, and garden lighting where the strip might be exposed to heavy rain.
- IP68 (Fully Waterproof & Submersible) – Best for swimming pools, fountains, aquariums, and underwater applications.
Lightwave stock both SMD and COB LED tapes allowing us to specify the perfect product regardless of the application.
The difference between the two technologies is that SMD produces less heat and is better thermally conductive, allowing for tapes with higher outputs. It is produced in sections which are soldered together and features cut marks every 50 or 100mm. Light emits from the chips at an angle of approximately 120 degrees.
COB uses much smaller diodes mounted closer together, which produces a seamless, dot-free lighting effect which is preferable from an aesthetic point. It also features shorter cutting points, allowing you to cut it more closely to the length you require. It also has a greater beam angle of 180 degrees for wider light coverage.
LED Neon Flex
Another product Lightwave can supply is called LED Neon Flex, which is similar to LED tape but was designed to mimic the look of traditional neon lighting. It is made of a translucent PVC jacket encapsulating embedded LED chips, which produces a bright but even glow. LED neon flex is a highly customisable and versatile lighting product often used in commercial applications for creating eye-catching displays.
LED Neon Flex is a high-performance and innovative lighting technology in a professional-grade lighting solution. It is powerful, dimmable, energy efficient, easy to install, and IP68 which means it is fully waterproof and suitable for installation in external or wet environments.
LED Neon Flex is available in single colour or RGB versions, both of which are 24V DC.
LED Drivers
Lightwave stocks an extensive range of LED drivers in various power outputs, configurations, and IP ratings to enable us to supply the exact product required for the application.
Both 12V and 24V drivers are kept, as well as constant voltage and constant current options from 350mA to 1050mA, and in IP ratings from IP20 to IP68. Many of our stocked LED drivers are manufactured by Meanwell, one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of quality and high-efficiency power supplies. You can be assured of the quality of the LED drivers that we specify by their impressive track record of minimal failures and long manufacturer warranties.
Customisation Service
We offer bespoke LED solutions, including a tailor-made service for LED tapes. We can cut tapes to length, solder custom-length tails, and then heat-shrink seal connections to your requirements, providing a ready-to-install kit. No cutting or soldering on-site and no wastage with leftover offcuts.
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We aim to get every order completed and delivered to you as quickly as possible. We achieve this by keeping large stocks of our products to make sure that most if not all orders, can be fulfilled immediately. You can also rest assured that as soon as your goods are ready, they are immediately dispatched via UK courier on a next-day delivery.