24VDC Side View LED tape, warm white 3000K, 9.6W/m, 120LED/m 5m SMD335
£67.20
Side Emitting LED Strip
Marc LED offers a professional range of side emitting LED strips. These innovative strip lights are designed to solve complex lighting challenges where standard LEDs cannot reach. Whether you are an architect designing cove lighting or a DIYer upgrading your home, our side emitting range offers the precision you require.
What Is Side Emitting LED Strip?
A side emitting LED strip is a versatile light source designed to shine sideways from its edge rather than upwards. It uses specialised diodes that emit light parallel to the mounting surface instead of perpendicular. This unique design makes it a versatile tool for both decorative and functional lighting projects.
Standard LED strip lights often struggle to provide a smooth glow in narrow gaps. The side emitting LED tape features diodes mounted on the side of the tape. This ensures the light is directed exactly where you need it without the strip being visible.
This product is perfect for creating subtle or hidden lighting effects. The side emitting technology allows the strip to produce a stunning visual experience in tight spaces. You gain the ability to illuminate thin channels and curved edges with ease.
What Technical Specifications Define Side Emitting LED Strips?
Technical specifications for a side emitting LED strip include its voltage, typically 12V or 24V, and its wattage per metre. These LEDs feature precise cut points every 25mm or 50mm to allow for custom lengths. Many models offer a high CRI >90Ra to ensure excellent colour rendering in any room.
The side emitting LED usually provides a beam angle between 40° and 120°. You can find options that produce 80 lm up to 700 lm per metre depending on the product. Most of our side emitting LED tape carries an IP20 rating, making it suitable for dry indoor applications.
Quality side emitting LEDs are built for longevity with a life expectancy of 50,000 hours. They use a 3M adhesive backing for a secure installation. This ensures your light remains in place for years, providing a reliable and maintenance-free solution.
What Types and Colour Options of Emitting LED Lights Are Available?
Marc LED's side emitting LED tape is available with either SMD335 diodes or COB technology. The SMD335 side emitting LED uses individual surface-mounted chips and typically features 60 or 120 LEDs per metre. This provides reliable, cost-effective lighting for most signage projects. For a more premium finish, the COB side emitting LED strip offers a completely dot-free, seamless line of light with a wider beam angle of up to 180°. This ensures you can achieve a perfectly smooth glow, even in shallow channels, significantly enhancing the visual impact of your interior design.
We provide side emitting LED lights in various colour temperatures, including warm white (3000 K) and cool white (6000 K). Our stock also includes blue, red, pink, green, yellow, and tunable white options for complete customisation. For dynamic projects, we offer side emitting RGB digital strips with individually addressable LEDs.
What Are the Applications for Side Emitting LED Strip?
Common side emitting LED strip applications include any project where light must be directed horizontally from a narrow or shallow mounting position. These versatile strip lights are specifically designed to illuminate edges, curves, and tight recesses where standard top-down LEDs cannot project light effectively.
- Cove Lighting: This side emitting LED strip features diodes that project light parallel to the mounting surface. This allows the tape to provide uniform illumination across a ceiling from a shallow ledge. You achieve a luxury, indirect glow that elevates the atmosphere of any house.
- Thin Shelving and Glass Displays: These strip lights are designed with a low-profile edge to fit into narrow 5mm grooves. They provide even illumination in