LIGHTCORE RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Discover our Resources section, where you can download useful files such as our product catalogue, datasheets, compatibility chart, and more. Whether you’re a customer or a professional, our resources provide the information you need to make informed decisions about our products and services. Browse our selection and contact us for any further assistance.
In addition to standard heat testing our LED strips and LED Neon are also subjected to thermal shock testing to ensure they withstand extreme and sudden temperature changes without compromising performance. In this rigorous procedure, the products are rapidly cycled one hundred times between +100°C and -40°C to simulate the harsh thermal stress encountered in outdoor, industrial, and transport environments. Test Highlights: – Rapid transition between high heat and extreme cold – 100 full cycles to stress-test materials, seals, and solder joints – Detects potential failures such as cracking, delamination, discoloration, or electrical instability This accelerated aging method validates the thermal resilience of our products ensuring that housings, adhesives, optics, and electronics maintain structural and luminous integrity across real-world temperature fluctuations.
For projects where our LED strips and LED Neon could be exposed to toxic gases the strips are tested in a controlled gas chamber and filled with ammonia and formaldehyde. These gases commonly found in industrial, marine, and manufacturing settings. This testing simulates long-term exposure to corrosive airborne agents, allowing us to test: – PCB coatings and solder joints – Connector and terminal resistance to corrosion – Silicone housing and lens material stability – Light consistency and performance post-exposure By replicating these harsh chemical conditions, we verify that our products maintain electrical integrity, optical performance, and material resilience.
Our LED strips are subjected to rigorous thermal testing using a high-precision High-Low Temperature Test Chamber to ensure reliability in extreme environments. Over the course of one full week, each product is exposed to a controlled temperature range from -40°C up to +100°C, simulating the harshest climate conditions—whether in arid deserts, cold-storage facilities, or alpine outdoor installations.
To ensure long-term visual consistency and product reliability, all LED strips and LED Neon undergo a 168-hour continuous burn-in test before release. During this process, the products are left fully powered for 7 days straight, simulating extended real-world operation. This test is designed to identify any early-life failures, including: – Color shift or inconsistency – Lumen degradation – Flickering or driver instability – Heat-related anomalies Only units that demonstrate stable, uniform light output across the entire length are approved for shipment. This ensures that your project benefits from even color, dependable brightness, and long-term performance—from the first switch-on to years down the track.
To guarantee long-term performance in harsh outdoor environments, our LED Neon undergoes UV accelerated aging tests using a high-precision UV aging test chamber. Tested at 0.91 W/m² UV intensity for 500 hours, this simulation compresses years of outdoor exposure into a matter of weeks. This testing confirms our LED Neon is engineered for resilience against UV radiation and moisture, making it ideal for exterior facades, architectural accents, and long-term outdoor installations.
To ensure our LED strips and LED Neon products meet the highest waterproof standards, we perform advanced testing using an IP68 Flooding Pressure Testing Machine. During testing, the machine is set to 0.61 MPa, simulating submersion at a depth of 6 meters underwater. This allows us to replicate real-world conditions for extended durations from 30 minutes up to 24 hours to validate the product’s resistance to water ingress. Testing Highlights: – Simulates 6m deep submersion using 0.61 MPa pressure – Detects microscopic leaks by monitoring air bubbles during testing – Equipped with automatic safety valves for pressure control – Confirms IP67 and IP68 compliance for demanding applications like pools, fountains, and marine environments Through this rigorous process, we ensure that every lighting product delivers reliable, watertight performance in the most challenging conditions.
To ensure maximum reliability in harsh outdoor environments, our LED Neon undergoes stringent waterproof testing. Each sample is exposed to continuous high-pressure water spray for 30 minutes, simulating the conditions of a severe storm. This test verifies the product’s resistance to water ingress, ensuring consistent performance in rain, humidity, and challenging weather conditions. With robust sealing and IP-rated protection, our LED Neon is built for long-term outdoor use—rain or shine. Trusted durability. Proven protection. Engineered for the elements.
Before commencing full-scale production of any batch of LED Neon Flex, sample lengths are subjected to rigorous mechanical testing to ensure durability and flexibility. Each sample undergoes a mechanical bending endurance test using a precision-controlled Bending Test Machine. During this process, the LED Neon samples are flexed 2,000 continuous cycles, simulating real-world installation and handling conditions. This test verifies the structural integrity of the internal circuit and the silicone extrusion, ensuring that the product maintains consistent performance, visual uniformity, and mechanical resilience over time. Only batches that pass this test proceed to full manufacturing, guaranteeing reliability and longevity for architectural, commercial, and decorative applications.
To guarantee consistent performance and resilience, our LED strip lighting undergoes a series of intensive mechanical stress tests, replicating real-world conditions encountered during packaging, transport, and installation. Here’s how we test: Beating Test Designed to simulate the rough handling often experienced during on-site installation. IP20-rated strips: Struck 2,000 times to test core structural integrity. IP65+ rated strips: Struck 3,000 times to verify the added resilience of waterproof casings and encapsulation. Torque Test Repeated 1,800 times, this test applies twisting force to the strip to evaluate the robustness of solder joints, flex circuits, and adhesive bonds under stress. Rolling/Winding Test Mimicking the coiling and uncoiling process during packaging and deployment, this test is repeated 400 times. It ensures that flexibility, adhesive strength, and optical performance are retained through repeated use. These stress tests are part of our commitment to delivering reliable, field-ready lighting solutions that endure beyond expectations—no matter the project environment.
IES files are crucial in lighting design, allowing professionals to visualise and simulate a product’s real-world performance in 3D modeling software. IES files are created using a goniophotometer which is a precision instrument that measures the light output of a fixture at various angles. This information is encoded into the IES file format and used by lighting designers, architects, and engineers to ensure their plans meet aesthetic, functional, and regulatory requirements.
Integrating spheres are used to accurately measurement the total light flux or the optical properties of lighting samples to ensure the light Kelvin and lighting data is correct.
Downloads
LIGHTCORE CAPABILITY
At Lightcore, we are dedicated to delivering top-notch lighting products to the industry, all at the most competitive prices. We take pride in our commitment to product innovation and availability, which is why we’ve gone as far as creating our own line of products to meet the unique needs of our clients. Whether you need a one-of-a-kind bespoke feature lighting or a large-scale commercial project, we’ve got you covered. Our team is fully equipped to provide you with the lighting solutions you require, and we guarantee exceptional service and timely delivery every step of the way.
Capability Statment:
