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Lens LED Strip for Channel Letters and Light Boxes: Fast Installation Without Soldering
Unlike conventional LED modules that require cutting, wiring and soldering, the Lens LED Strip is supplied as a continuous lighting solution with quick connectors, allowing sign makers to complete installation faster and with less labour.
For channel letters and slim light boxes with a depth of 40–120mm, a Lens LED Strip offers a practical alternative to traditional LED modules.
Unlike individual LED modules that require wiring between each module, the Lens LED Strip features a continuous flexible design with pre-connected quick connectors, allowing installers to create illuminated signs without soldering.
This significantly reduces installation time while making curved letters and irregular shapes much easier to build.
Key Benefits
· Suitable for 40–120mm channel letters and light boxes
· No soldering required, reducing installation time
· Flexible strip design for curved and irregular letters
· Faster installation and easier maintenance
· Clean and consistent lighting appearance
For sign makers handling large numbers of standard channel letters, these advantages can greatly improve installation efficiency.
The Lens LED Strip is particularly suitable for:
· Slim channel letters
· Light boxes
· Curved signage
· Projects requiring fast installation
· Sign makers looking to reduce labour time
Because the strip is flexible, it can easily follow complex letter shapes where individual LED modules require more wiring and positioning.
While the Lens LED Strip offers excellent installation convenience, it is designed with different priorities than the 7016 LED Module.
Each solution has its own advantages depending on the application.
| Feature | Lens LED Strip | 7016 LED Module |
| Recommended Sign Depth | 40–120mm | 60–120mm |
| Installation | * No soldering required | Wiring between modules |
| Flexibility | Excellent for curves | Adjustable module placement |
| Waterproof Rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Luminous Efficiency | Approx. 105 lm/W | Up to 180 lm/W |
| LED Spacing | Fixed | Adjustable |
The biggest advantage of the Lens LED Strip is its installation efficiency.
However, because the LED spacing is fixed, installers cannot adjust the spacing according to different letter depths.
As a result, achieving uniform illumination in some applications may require more LED strips, resulting in higher power consumption per square metre.
In comparison, the 7016 LED Module delivers up to 180 lm/W, allowing greater spacing between modules while maintaining excellent brightness and uniformity. This often reduces the total number of LEDs required and improves overall energy efficiency.
The 7016 module also features IP68 waterproof protection, making it a better choice for demanding outdoor environments.
Both products are designed for professional signage, but they solve different installation challenges.
Choose the Lens LED Strip if your priority is:
· Fast installation
· Solder-free wiring
· Flexible installation around curves
· 40–120mm channel letters or light boxes
Choose the 7016 LED Module if your priority is:
· Maximum energy efficiency
· Higher brightness
· Adjustable module spacing
· IP68 waterproof performance
· Lower power consumption for the same illuminated area
Neither solution is universally better—the right choice depends on your project requirements.
If speed and installation convenience are the most important factors, the Lens LED Strip is an excellent option.
If your project demands maximum efficiency, lower energy consumption and superior waterproof performance, the 7016 LED Module remains the preferred solution.
Selecting the right product based on sign depth, installation method and performance requirements will help achieve the best lighting results for every signage project.