Until relatively recently there was no such thing as a commercially available ultraviolet (UV) LED light. But as LED technology continues to develop and power densities increase, UV LED lights are expanding into the market and replacing more traditional alternatives. Ultraviolet (UV) light is an invisible form of electromagnetic energy (light energy) that travels at a higher frequency and carries more energy than visible light. UV lightwaves were originally called “chemical rays” when first discovered in the 19th century because of their ability to cause certain substances to change at the molecular level. Here are a few examples of the many applications for UV LED lighting:   Industrial and Cosmetic Curing UV curing is a process that uses UV light to instantly cure (or “dry”) inks, coating and adhesives through cross-polymerization of photosensitive materials. UV LED technology is emerging as an ozone gas- and mercury-free option for chemical curing with both industrial and cosmetic applications. Nail polish cures have traditionally been done using unregulated UV lamps, but controversy arose earlier this year over a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology which reported a potential danger of skin cancer. The study found that LED lamps were much safer for this application, due to the lower frequency of UV light they emit. Analytic Tools Due to UV lighting’s ability to make certain materials visible to the human eye, it has been used for quite some time as an analytic tool. One common use for ultraviolet light sources is checking UV watermarks to validate currency, or identifying bodily fluids in forensic crime scenes. Scientific and Biological A 2012 study published in Applied Entomology and Zoology showed that UV LED lights were an effective method for dealing with the West Indian sweet potato weevil. This disagreeable insect...

If your company has a physical office or storefront, chances are you’ve at least looked into commercial signage at some point. If you already have a sign, chances are equally high that you’ve dealt with increased maintenance and energy costs as well as burnt out bulbs and tubes. As many business owners are discovering, these issues are now being addressed thanks to the versatility of LED signage lighting. Because of their tiny size, LED chips can be aligned and configured in a variety of ways to illuminate infinite shapes of indoor and outdoor commercial signage. Flexfire LEDs strip lights, for instance, are perfect for this sort of installation. They are thin, flexible, and come with adhesive backing, meaning they can be applied to follow various angles such as those found in channel lighting. With optional IP weatherproofing, LED strip lights are also resistant to water and dust. It’s important to note that unlike other lighting technologies, LEDs produce direct, precise illumination, a big part of why they’re used in televisions and smartphones. For this reason, LEDs are a perfect backlighting source for letters and company logos in box sign applications as well. Additionally, improved technology means that the initial cost of LED lights has been dramatically reduced over the past few years, removing what has been the main barrier for many business owners. There are four main advantages to using LED lighting for commercial signage as opposed to fluorescent or neon tubes: energy efficiency, durability, safety, and overall light quality. Let’s start by addressing energy efficiency, as it directly affects your company’s bottom line. Energy Efficiency High quality LED and fluorescent signage products are both capable of producing in excess of 100 lumens per watt, meaning they will produce a great deal of light...

Use bright, durable, and energy-saving LED walkway lighting to illuminate indoor staircases, garden paths, office hallways, and other dimly lit traffic areas. In your home or office, having illuminated stairs is a dramatic aesthetic improvement that will also increase safety, especially for seniors and small children. Despite its benefits, this improvement has traditionally been overlooked due to concerns about increased energy consumption and difficult installation. LED walkway lighting can be used to illuminate your staircase while avoiding these concerns – Flexfire’s UL Listed LED strip lights use 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs, generate virtually no heat, and are easy to install with versatile products such as UltraBright™ and ColorBright™ series LED strip lights. Further, high quality LED lights last up to 50,000 hours, meaning they’ll brighten your day for more than a decade. These benefits apply when using LEDs in other sorts of high traffic areas as well. LED walkway lighting can be used to beautifully accentuate home garden paths, office hallways and outdoor corporate plazas, with multiple color and brightness options to choose from. Wherever you go, use LEDs to light the way.   Choose one of our convenient Flexfire LEDs strip light kits to suit the appropriate brightness, length and color of your LED walkway lighting project:      ...

Under counter LED strip lighting is an attractive, energy efficient way to add beautiful indirect light to your home, office, or retail space. At home, illuminate your kitchen or dining area with under counter LED strip lighting to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that draws family and friends to the heart of your home. This attractive upgrade is also extremely safe, as strip lights stay cool to the touch and contain no breakable glass or dangerous chemicals. Offices and retail spaces can also benefit from installing indirect LED lighting under counters. Bars and restaurants, for instance, are always searching for inexpensive ways to upgrade their visual appeal for both customers and employees. Flexfire’s UL Listed UltraBright™ and ColorBright™ series LED strip lights come in a variety of colors and light temperatures to suit any space, as well as offering a significant reduction in energy and replacement costs. LED lights last up to 25 times longer and are 75% more energy efficient than traditional incandescent lighting. Choose one of our convenient Flexfire LEDs strip light kits to suit the appropriate brightness, length and color of your under counter LED strip lighting project:      ...

LED lights provide a long list of benefits for those who own bars or restaurants of any variety. They are aesthetically superior to traditional lighting, reduce monthly energy costs, and last up to 100 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs. Increased product development in recent years also means lower initial costs and easier installation, making LED lighting an obvious choice for dining room areas, bars, kitchens, and even outdoor commercial signage. In comparison with incandescent or fluorescent lighting, LEDs require a fraction of the power to produce the same amount of light. They not only reduce monthly energy bills, but allow for creative lighting solutions that will increase visual appeal without driving up costs. These advantages can be fully realized with the use of LED strip lights, small adhesive-backed lengths of light that can be trimmed to fit virtually anywhere. Strip lights can replace standard bulbs as a room’s main light source, in addition to allowing for handsome indirect lighting underneath countertops, around barbacks and even in hidden corners and alcoves. Another important advantage is that LED lights produce no excess heat, which further contributes to energy efficiency and makes them perfect for use in kitchens. Flexfire’s UL Listed UltraBright™ and ColorBright™series LED strip lights come in several different tones including warm white, which provides ample work area brightness without the harsh glare found in many industrial kitchens.   Choose one of our convenient Flexfire LEDs strip light kits to suit the appropriate brightness, length and color of your bar or restaurant LED lighting project:      ...

  Fill any cove with recessed LED strip lighting to add high-end luxury appeal to living rooms, lounges, and other common areas in your home or business. Thanks to superior technology, LED cove lighting provides naturally bright indirect illumination that lasts much longer and uses significantly less energy than incandescent or fluorescent products. Coves come in all shapes and sizes, meaning there’s no standard product that will suit every space. Further, these coves typically don’t have multiple power feeds, meaning your product options are somewhat limited. Flexfire’s UL Listed UltraBright™ and ColorBright™ LED strip lights offer the perfect solution, as the strips themselves can be turned, cut, and connected together to create linear runs that follow the custom contours of any cove, all from a single power feed. LED strip lights are also dimmable, and come in a variety of colors and temperatures to meet your requirements for any space. They’re incredibly durable as well, providing exceptional light quality for up to 50,000 hours. Compare that with a standard incandescent bulb, which lasts just 2,000 hours at most before burning out. For aesthetic appeal, durability, and energy savings, strip lighting is the ideal choice for LED cove lighting.   Choose one of our convenient Flexfire LEDs strip light kits to suit the appropriate brightness, length and color of your LED cove lighting project:      ...