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Manufacturing LED Strip: Quality LED strip

Updated: Apr 6

Manufacturing high-quality LED strip lights involves several precise steps to maintain consistency and performance.


High Density LED Strip

1. LED Chip Production

  • Manufacturers grow semiconductor materials in controlled environments to create LED chips.​Wikipedia

  • They slice these materials into wafers, clean them, and layer them to form individual LED chips.​


    LED Chip production facility

2. Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Assembly

  • A flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) serves as the foundation.​

  • Machines apply solder paste to the FPCB.​

  • High-speed pick-and-place machines position LED chips and other components onto the board.​

  • The assembled board passes through a reflow soldering oven to secure the components.​


    LED Chip manufacturing

3. Cutting and Soldering

  • Long LED strips are cut into standard lengths, such as 5 metres.​

  • Technicians reinforce solder pads and may add wiring or connectors as needed.​

4. Coating and Encapsulation (for Waterproofing)

  • Non-waterproof strips remain uncoated.​

  • For waterproof versions:​

    • A silicone, epoxy, or polyurethane coating is applied for IP65 rating.​

    • Encasing the strip in silicone achieves IP67/IP68 ratings.​

5. Testing and Quality Control

  • Electrical tests verify voltage, current, and light output.​

  • Colour consistency tests confirm uniform colour temperature and brightness.​

  • Thermal tests assess heat dissipation to prevent overheating.​

  • Durability tests simulate real-world conditions through bending and vibration assessments.​

  • Waterproofing tests ensure resistance to moisture and dust.​

6. Packaging and Shipping

  • LED strips are rolled onto reels, typically 5 metres per roll.​

  • Each batch is labelled with specifications like wattage, voltage, and CRI rating before shipment.​

Manufacturers committed to quality implement strict procedures, including binning LEDs for colour consistency, using thick copper PCBs for effective heat dissipation, and regulating current properly to enhance longevity and performance.​

For more information, please contact our sales office on +27(0)11 4620251, send a mail to sales@genesisone.co.za or visit our website www.genesisonelighting.com.

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