C1016 Surface Mount Channel 17.3mm x 7mm C1016 Surface Mount LED Integration System Shallow-Format Architectural Surface Channel for Low-Clearance Integration The C1016 operates as a shallow-format fixture assembly architecture engineered for low-clearance applications. It establishes a secure mechanical load path directly on tight architectural planes. The channel connects flexible LED tape to the building surface, and it acts as a continuous platform for the lighting system. This integration node transforms raw electrical components into a highly discrete architectural feature. The structural housing protects the internal electrical infrastructure, and it provides strict mechanical discipline for surface linear arrays in constrained spaces. Engineering Function The system protects LED engine performance through direct passive thermal transfer. The 17.30 mm by 7.00 mm 6063-T5 aluminum structure conducts heat away from the light source, and this process stabilizes junction temperatures. The shallow profile optimizes the optical interface. It receives controlled diffusion lenses or Fusion Optix systems to conceal electronic components, and this optical integration minimizes visible diode imaging in areas with limited depth. Material and Finish Base Material: Shallow 6063-T5 aluminum extrusion Standard Finish: Clear Anodized Optional Finishes: White or Black powder coat End Caps: Available in Grey or Black or White System Compatibility LED Engines: Validated for LEDmate LUMAflex and CHROMAflex and VITAflex tape series Optical Control: Compatible with standard diffusion lenses and Fusion Optix systems Connection Interface: Accepts standard LEDmate end caps for shallow surface profiles Installation and Workflow Advantages Fits securely into low-clearance architectural environments Stabilizes linear tape runs without adding significant visual mass Simplifies procurement with field cuttable standard lengths Improves field consistency for tight surface mounted lighting arrays Application Environments Low-clearance retail shelving Shallow under cabinet lighting Discrete architectural wall accents Tight commercial display casework Technical Specifications Specification Details Primary Function Mechanical housing and Dimensions Dimension Specification Overall Width 17.30 mm Overall Height 7.00 mm Form Factor Shallow-Format Surface Specification and Integration Support This shallow-format surface mount integration system is specified for architectural projects requiring rigid surface alignment and thermal control in low-clearance spaces. It is engineered for use by OEM luminaire builders and custom millworkers and architectural lighting designers. ⇩ Download C1016 1-Page PDF Data Sheet Designer’s Note Verify compatibility and structural clearances prior to installation. Specifications Product Type Surface Mount LED Integration System Primary Function Mechanical housing and passive thermal management Base Material 6063-T5 Aluminum Standard Lengths 24 inch, 48 inch, 72 inch, 96 inch Field Modification Field cuttable Optical Integration Diffusion lens compatible Custom Lengths Available at additional cost
