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Industry Insight: Cabinets Lights Led
The Critical Role of Certified LED Under Cabinet Lighting in Commercial Applications
Why Compliance Certifications Are Non-Negotiable for Importers
Commercial lighting projects demand rigorous adherence to regional safety and performance standards. In the United States and Canada, ETL certification (per UL standards) is mandatory for market access, while the TUV CE mark is required for EU compliance. These certifications validate:
Electrical safety and fire risk mitigation
Compliance with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and RoHS directives
Consistent performance under real-world operational conditions
Without these certifications, distributors face significant risks: customs rejections, costly product recalls, and liability exposure for project failures. Industry data shows that 38% of uncertified LED products fail within 12 months in commercial environments due to inconsistent thermal management or voltage tolerance issues. Beauty STC Lighting addresses this directly by designing all products to meet ETL (US/Canada) and TUV CE (EU) standards at the manufacturing stage—eliminating post-import compliance headaches for global buyers.
The Manufacturing Challenge: Quality vs. Cost in Commercial Projects
Commercial kitchens, retail displays, and office spaces require lighting that delivers consistent output, minimal maintenance, and long-term reliability. Cheap alternatives often compromise on:
Color consistency (Δu’v’ > 0.006 causing visible hue shifts)
Lumen maintenance (L70 < 30,000 hours vs. industry benchmarks)
Thermal stability (overheating due to substandard aluminum heat sinks)
These flaws increase total cost of ownership (TCO) through frequent replacements, warranty claims, and project delays. Beauty STC Lighting’s 25+ years of manufacturing experience ensures rigorous quality control at every stage—from raw material sourcing (e.g., 2024-grade aluminum channels) to final testing—guaranteeing products that meet the technical demands of high-stakes commercial installations.
Beauty STC Lighting: Your Trusted Partner for Certified Commercial LED Solutions
Established in 1998, Beauty STC Lighting operates from a 15,000m² ISO 9001-certified facility in Jiangmen, China, with a dedicated R&D team focused on industrial-grade LED solutions. We specialize in OEM/ODM manufacturing for global distributors, providing end-to-end support for:
Custom voltage configurations (12V/24V DC)
Tailored beam angles and color temperatures (2700K–6500K)
Integrated dimming protocols (0-10V, DALI, PWM)
Our products are rigorously tested to IEC 62471 (photobiological safety) and IEC 60598 (luminaire standards), ensuring seamless integration into commercial projects worldwide. With exports to 50+ countries, we prioritize technical transparency over marketing hype—delivering specifications that align with real-world engineering requirements.
Key Technical Specifications for Commercial LED Under Cabinet Lighting
| Specification | Beauty STC Standard | Industry Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | ETL (US/Canada), TUV CE (EU) | Varies by supplier |
| Color Temperature (CCT) | 2700K–6500K (±150K Δu’v’) | Typically 2700K–5000K |
| CRI (Ra) | ≥90 | ≥80 |
| IP Rating | IP20 (Indoor-rated) | IP20–IP40 (varies) |
| Lumen Maintenance | L90 ≥ 50,000 hours | L70 ≥ 25,000 hours |
| Thermal Management | 6063-T5 aluminum channels | Standard plastic housings |
| OEM/ODM Capabilities | Full customization (lengths, connectors, coatings) | Limited to pre-defined SKUs |
All products undergo 100% burn-in testing and thermal cycling per IEC 60068-2-14. Technical documentation (LM-80, TM-21 reports) is provided upon request.
For project-specific engineering support or compliance documentation, contact our technical team:
[email protected] | +86 13902885704
Technical Specs & Certifications (ETL/CE)
Technical Specifications & Quality Standards
LED Under-Cabinet Lighting – Factory-Direct Benchmark Report
1. Key Photometric & Electrical Targets
| Parameter | Beauty STC Specification | Tolerance / Test Method | Notes for Distributors & Specifiers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminous efficacy | 110–125 lm/W @ 3000 K, 24 VDC | ±3 %, 2π integrating sphere, IES LM-79 | Matches 24 V constant-voltage drivers common in EU & NA |
| CRI | Ra ≥ 90 (R9 > 50) | ±1.5 units, CIE 13.3 | Accurate food & surface colour for kitchen & retail displays |
| Lumen maintenance | L70 ≥ 50 000 h, Tj 85 °C | IES LM-80-08 + TM-21-19 | 5-year continuous-run warranty |
| Flicker | <5 % @ 100 Hz | IEEE 1789-2015 | Driverless strip version uses regulated current PCB to suppress ripple |
| Chromaticity | 3-step SDCM (MacAdam) | ANSI C78.377 | Bins frozen for whole PO; eliminates visible banding in long runs |
| Ingress protection | IP20 (standard) / IP54 (silicone sleeve) / IP65 (nano-coating) | IEC 60598-1/-2-21 | Suitable for under-cabinet, shelf, drawer, plinth |
| Operating window | –20 °C … +45 °C ambient, 0–95 % RH non-condensing | IEC 62717 | Approved for indoor marine climates (Australia, SE Asia) |
2. PCB & Component Engineering
Copper weight: 2 oz (70 µm) double-layer, ED copper for ≥5 % conductivity head-room → 5 % lower ΔT at 14.4 W/m.
Dielectric: 1.5 W/m·K thermally conductive white solder-mask; UL 94 V-0.
LED package: Seoul Semiconductor 2835 (0.2 W) or Samsung 5630 (0.5 W) LM-80 qualified.
Binning protocol: 0.5 nm peak-wavelength & 1-Vf bin at 65 mA; eliminates voltage-drop colour drift on 5 m reels.
Automated SMT: Yamaha & Juki lines under nitrogen reflow (±2 °C profile) → <50 PPM solder voids.
3. Consistency Controls Inside the Factory
- Incoming: 100 % LED tape & driver burn-in 2 h @ 85 °C / 85 % RH.
- In-line: AOI after reflow + 100 % hi-pot 1.5 kV between HV/LV circuits.
- Finished-goods: 4-hour 0-100 % load cycling, 3-axis photometric goniometer scan; data logged to barcode for each reel.
- Batch retention: 1 % of every export shipment stored 12 months for field failure correlation.
4. Certifications & Market Access
North America: ETL listed to UL 2108, CSA C22.2 #250.0; suitable for permanent connection in kitchen cabinetry.
Europe: TUV CE, EN 60598-2-21, EN 62031, EN 62471 (RG0 exempt); ERP 1194/2012 compliant.
RoHS & REACH: <0.1 % phthalates; halogen-free PCB available on request.
5. Quick-Compare Table
| Attribute | Generic Market Quality* | Beauty STC Certified Quality |
|---|---|---|
| Efficacy | 75–90 lm/W | 110–125 lm/W |
| CRI | Ra 80 typical | Ra ≥ 90 (R9 > 50) |
| CCT tolerance | 5–7 SDCM | ≤3 SDCM |
| PCB copper | 1 oz (35 µm) | 2 oz (70 µm) |
| LM-80 data | Often missing | Full 6 000 h report per LED family |
| Safety mark | Self-declared CE | ETL + TUV CE |
| Burn-in | Spot check | 100 % 2 h burn-in + 4 h load cycle |
| Warranty | 1–2 years | 5 years factory-backed |
*Based on 2023 third-party market sample tests (Asia export strip lights, 3000 K, 24 V, 9.6 W/m).
6. OEM / ODM Flex for Distributors
Length & pitch: 10 mm cut increments up to 10 m reels; custom centre-to-centre spacing 25–200 mm.
Wattage density: 4.8 / 7.2 / 9.6 / 14.4 / 19.2 W/m in one 8 mm-wide board.
CCT options: 2400 K, 2700 K, 3000 K, 3500 K, 4000 K, 5000 K, 6500 K; dual-white CCT & CRI 97 museum grade on 10-day sampling.
Profile & lens: 45° ChromaPath aluminium, 30°/60°/D20 diffuser, or ultra-thin 3 mm PMMA lens for puck modules.
Driver pairing: Constant-voltage 24 V or constant-current 350 mA–700 mA; flicker-free <1 % models for photography studios.
7. Next Step for Specifiers
Send cabinet dimensions, required lux level, and available recess depth to [email protected]. Our engineers will return a free DIN-EN 12464-1 compliant lighting calculation and a matched ETL driver BOM within 24 h.
Beauty (STC) Manufacturing Co., Ltd
41th Caihong Road, Jianghai High-tech Zone, Jiangmen, Guangdong, China
Tel: +86-139 0288 5704 | Export since 1998
Factory Tour: Manufacturing Excellence
Precision Manufacturing at Our Jiangmen Facility
Beauty STC Lighting’s Jiangmen production facility (41st Caihong Road, High-tech Industrial Zone) operates under strict industrial protocols honed over 25+ years of continuous operation since 1998. Our manufacturing process prioritizes repeatability, certification compliance, and scalability for global B2B clients. Below is a technical breakdown of our core production and quality systems.
Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) Production Line
Our automated SMT line enables high-precision assembly of LED strips and panel components critical for under-cabinet lighting applications. Key features:
Component Placement: 0201–1206 chip handling with ±0.03mm accuracy
Reflow Soldering: Multi-zone temperature profiling per J-STD-001 standards
Process Control: Real-time AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) for solder joint integrity
Throughput: 12,000+ components per hour with 99.98% first-pass yield
This infrastructure ensures consistent electrical performance and thermal stability for low-profile cabinet lighting systems, critical for installations where space constraints and heat management are paramount.
Rigorous Quality Assurance Protocols
All products undergo multi-stage validation aligned with ETL (UL 1598), CE (EN 60598-1), and LM-80 standards. Our QC framework includes:
| Test Type | Standard | Tolerance | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Strength | IEC 60598-1 | 1500V AC, 1min | 100% of batches |
| Lumen Maintenance | LM-80 / TM-21 | ≥90% @ 50,000h | Batch testing |
| Color Consistency | ANSI C78.377 | ≤3 SDCM | Per production run |
| 72-Hour Burn-in | IEC 62717 | 40°C ambient, 100% load | 100% of units |
| IP Rating Verification | IEC 60529 | IP20 standard (IP65 optional) | Pre-shipment |
Note: All testing data is traceable via serial-numbered batch records. Full test reports provided upon request.
OEM/ODM Customization Capabilities
We provide end-to-end engineering support for tailored cabinet lighting solutions. Our flexible production system accommodates:
| Parameter | Standard Range | Customizable Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 300mm, 600mm, 1000mm | 100mm–5000mm (incremental) |
| CCT (Correlated Color Temperature) | 2700K, 3000K, 4000K, 5000K | 2200K–6500K (full spectrum) |
| CRI (Color Rendering Index) | Ra ≥80 | Ra 90+ (optional) |
| IP Rating | IP20 (standard) | IP65 (wet-location) |
| Packaging | Bulk cartons | Retail-ready, branded, or private-label |
| Voltage | 12VDC, 24VDC | Custom DC/AC inputs |
Our engineering team collaborates directly with clients to validate designs against regional safety standards (e.g., ETL for North America, CE for EU). All custom products undergo full certification testing prior to shipment.
Beauty STC’s manufacturing philosophy reflects our core principle of “Be a responsible enterprise” through energy-efficient production processes and zero-defect supply chain protocols. For technical specifications or OEM project initiation, contact our engineering team at [email protected] or +86 13902885704.
Installation & Application Scenarios
Application Scenarios for OEM LED Cabinet Lights
(Industrial-grade luminaires, ETL & CE certified, 25-year factory pedigree)
| Project Type | Typical Foot-candles* | Recommended CCT | Beam / Optic | Mounting Channel | Driver Location | Notes for Contractors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel guest-room minibar | 30–50 fc | 3000 K | 120°/milky lens | Recessed 45° aluminum extrusion | Remote, Class-2, flicker-free <5 % | Route 24 V trunk before millwork; leave 200 mm service loop behind drawer. |
| Upscale shopping-mall display niche | 150–200 fc | 3500 K | 30°/clear lens | Surface magnetic track | Plenum-rated driver, 0–10 V | Use thermal pad; maintain 5 mm air gap to heat-sensitive veneers. |
| Corporate office credenza & task wall | 75 fc | 4000 K | 60°/frosted | Corner extrusion 90° | Integral, SELV | Daisy-chain ≤4 m per feed; T-connector every 2 m to avoid voltage drop >1 V. |
| Façade soffit & outdoor canopy | 100 fc | 4000 K | 15°/asymmetric IP67 | IP67 silicone sleeve | Remote, constant-current | Feed from load side of GFCI; use 24 V to stay below 60 V wet-location limit (NEC 411). |
*Measured on target plane; maintained values at 50 000 h, L70.
Installation Checklist – Contractor Field Copy
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Certification Traceability
Verify ETL/cETLus file #4009947 and TUV CE 2204/003 on driver label; photograph for AHJ.
Beauty STC provides web-link to test reports (LM-80, TM-21, ISTMT) within 24 h. -
Thermal Management
Strip density ≤14 W/m for wooden cabinets; use aluminum heatsink extrusion when >14 W/m.
Maintain 10 mm clearance from low-pressure laminate; 25 mm from high-pressure laminate. -
Voltage-Drop Engineering
24 V system: loop-feed both ends when run >3 m; 48 V system: single feed up to 5 m.
Use 1.5 mm² (AWG 15) or larger for home-run <10 m. -
Dimming Protocols
Default driver: 0–10 V, 1 % flicker, -20 °C…+50 °C.
Optional DALI-2 or TRIAC (leading-edge) module; specify at PO. -
Tooling & Accessories Supplied by Factory
Pre-terminated 200 mm flying leads, IP20 or IP67.
Clip-in end-caps, mounting brackets, and M3 VHB tape—no field soldering. -
Warranty Registration
Scan QR code on outer carton; upload project photos within 30 days to activate 5-year limited warranty (50 000 h, L70, Tj ≤85 °C).
OEM / ODM Capability Snapshot
Beauty (STC) Manufacturing Co., Ltd – established 1998, 18 000 m² ISO 9001 campus, Jiangmen, Guangdong.
| Service | Standard Lead-Time | MOQ | Tooling Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom length (50 mm increments) | 10 days | 500 pcs | N/C | Laser cut & re-seal IP67 in-house. |
| Custom CCT (2400–6500 K) | 12 days | 1 reel (5 m) | N/C | Binning ≤3 SDCM, 80/90/95 CRI. |
| Private-label driver | 15 days | 200 pcs | $450 | ETL re-listing included. |
| Co-branded packaging | 7 days | 100 pcs | $180 | Full-color sleeve, barcode, ISTA-3A drop test. |
Contact: [email protected] | +86-1390-288-5704
All luminaires carry full ETL/cETLus and TUV CE dossiers for immediate submittal in USA, Canada, EU, and GCC.
Why Choose Beauty STC Lighting
Partner with Beauty STC Lighting
Beauty STC Lighting provides industrial-grade LED solutions for global distributors, contractors, and architects. With a proven track record since 1998, our factory-direct manufacturing ensures compliance with stringent international standards and scalable production for commercial and residential applications.
Global Compliance Standards
All products undergo rigorous third-party certification to meet Western market requirements:
| Certification | Regions Covered | Compliance Standards |
|---|---|---|
| ETL (cETLus) | United States, Canada | UL 1598, CSA C22.2 No. 250 |
| TUV CE | European Union | EN 60598, EN 62471, RoHS Directive |
OEM/ODM Manufacturing Capabilities
Leverage 25+ years of engineering expertise for fully customizable lighting solutions. We support end-to-end project requirements including:
Tailored photometric designs and form factors
Material sourcing aligned with environmental regulations
Batch-specific testing protocols and traceability
Compliance documentation for regulatory submissions
Our production facilities maintain ISO-aligned quality systems, ensuring consistency for high-volume commercial deployments.
Global Supply Chain Reliability
We deliver certified products to 50+ countries across Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, Australia, Russia, Japan, and Korea. Every order is managed through:
Dedicated logistics coordination for customs clearance
Pre-shipment quality audits per IEC 60598
Standardized packaging for international shipping compliance
Real-time shipment tracking and documentation
Technical Partnership Inquiry
For detailed product specifications, compliance documentation, or project-specific engineering support, contact our global sales and technical team directly:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +86 139 0288 5704
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