What exactly is LED Neon Flex and its advantages?
  • 2022-05-12
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1. What exactly is LED Neon Flex?

LED Neon Flex is a flexible linear uniform light that uses high brightness SMD LED strips as the internal light source and is wrapped with silicone, PVC or PU(Polyurethane) to diffuse the light.

LED Neon Flex is not a new ” Phrase ” in our daily life . Recently it frequently appeared in lighting design ,architecturer light, outline emphasizing lighting and variety of led lighting magzine. But years ago , when it come to neon flex , the first picture come to mind is the wide range of neon signs and billboards . Yes , it is , glass Neon lights used to be the only option for business signage. In a very very long time , all of that were made of the Glass neon flex which was the first generation neon flex tube . But very soon the glass neon flex tube was widely replaced by LED neon flex flexible strip light .When you compare the advantages of the two, you will quickly see why more companies are moving toward LED options than traditional glass neon tubes.

1. What are the advantages of LED Neon Flex?

1). No Pixelation: Made with tightest pitch & super brightness 5mm 2835 120 LEDs/m LED strip and high durable level, uniform light emitting, no light spot;

2). More Flex & Durable: Silicone LED Neon Flex is very flexible, so if you want a custom sign with various curves, letters, patterns, trademarks Logos or other applications, this material is perfect for you, Has better durability, and has higher light intensity;

3). Waterproof & UV resistance: It can fully meet the extreme environment of wet rating IP67-IP68 and is a durable high performance product made of silicone gel, UV resistant, and impact resistant;

4). Environmentally Friendly: There is the potential issue of mercury contamination from neon lights, especially from breathing in heated mercury impregnated glass products. Neon workers have been known to contract heavy metal poisoning from frequent exposure. LED lights, on the other hand, have no mercury or heavy metal poisons, and they are safer for the environment too because they use less energy to light up. When comparing glass neon to LED neon flex, there is no double which is the better option. While your LED options will require an upfront investment, you will quickly see that your investment pays for itself when you have fewer replacements, cheaper operating costs, and more attention from prospective customers;

5). Energy-Efficient F - B level & Safe: Unlike traditional glass neon lights, which require a high voltage of up to 15,000V for regular operation, the LED neon flex light operates at 12V or 24V and is safe to use as it will not break and has low heat dissipation.

6). Simple and easy to transport and install: Because the light source is LED and the casing is PVC/Silicone/PU, it will not break during transportation. You only need to fix the mounting clips first or mounting channels, then press the LED flexible neon into mounting clips or mounting channels.

2. What is the advantages of LED Neon Flex Lights compare with Traditional Neon Lights?



1). Traditional neon lights are expensive, complex, and inconvenient when using glass tubes, high voltage electricity, and inert gas. LED neon flex lights using LED technology and a new structure, with a PVC, silicone, or PU housing wrapped around the LED light source, using unique optical design technology and a special housing design to increase the intensity and uniformity of the light. The LED neon flex is easy to manufacture and very efficient.

2). LED neon flex lights are brighter than traditional neon lights.

3). LED neon flex lights have a longer life span and are more durable. With LED as the light source and PVC/Silicone/PU housing, the life span of LED neon flex is up to 30,000 hours.

4). LED neon flex lights are more energy-efficient, with a minimum power of less than 5W per meter than traditional glass neon lights, generally more than 20W per meter.

5). Traditional neon lights use a transformer to raise the voltage from 220V/100V to 15000V to excite the inert gas in the glass tube. One set of glass tube can only emit one color of light. If multiple colors are required, multiple sets of glass tubes are needed. And the traditional neon shape needs to be designed in advance, and the shape cannot be changed after the factory has produced it. LED neon flex lights can be bent and cut at the site, and there are many different colors to choose from white, tunable white, RGB, RGBW, DMX512 Pixel, etc.

6). LED neon flex lights is safer, as it uses low voltages: 12V, 24V, shockproof, low heat dissipation, and safe to use.

7). Conventional neon lights can only work at normal room temperature, and the voltage must be raised during use, which is also more expensive and has a short service life. The LED neon flex light uses LED as the light source, a cold light source with low heat dissipation and low power consumption. It is also shockproof and heat resistant.

8). LED neon flex lights are more friendly to the environment. While traditional neon lights are polluted with heavy metals, LED neon flex lights do not contain heavy metals or other harmful substances.

3. How LED Neon Can Light Up Your Business?


  • Signage Lettering;
  • Border Lighting;
  • Facade lighting;
  • Light accents curved or edge;
  • Automotive;
  • Upgrading and substitution;


4. How many types & size Do Neon Flex have??


  • Neon Side View Planar
  • Neon Side View Cambered
  • Neon Top View Planar
  • Neon Top View Cambered


5. What's Classification of LED Neon Flex?

Bending Direction: Horizontal Bending(Side Bending), Vertical Bending(Top Bending), 3D Bending(Horizontal & Vertical Bending), 360 Degree Round

Housing Material: PVC / Silicone / PU (Polyurethane)

Working Voltage: Low voltage(12V/24V/36V/48V), High voltage(120VAC/220VAC)

Light Color: Monochrome, Tunable White, RGB, RGBW, DMX512 Pixel RGB, SPI Pixel RGB.