What Is the ILED-COB-512 8MM COB LED Strip?
The ILED-COB-512 8MM is a white COB (Chip-on-Board) LED strip featuring 512 LED positions per metre on an 8 mm flexible printed circuit — the narrowest width available in the ILED COB lineup. The COB manufacturing process mounts individual LED chips directly onto the substrate and coats them with a uniform phosphor layer, eliminating the gaps between discrete SMD LEDs that cause visible dot patterns. The result is a continuous, uniform white light line with no hot spots — suitable for direct-view installations where the strip itself is part of the design.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item No. | ILED-COB-512 24V 8MM |
| LED Count | 512 COB LEDs/m |
| Light Colour | 2700K–6000K (neutral white range) |
| Input Voltage | 24V DC |
| Power | 12 W/m |
| Brightness | 1200 lm/m |
| Efficiency | 100 lm/W |
| CRI | >90 |
| Beam Angle | 180° |
| Indice de protection IP | IP42 / IP65 / IP67 / IP68 |
| Cut Length | 62.5 mm |
| Width | 8 mm |
| Standard Length | 5 m/roll (custom lengths available) |
| Lifetime | 50,000 hours |
| Working Temperature | -20°C to 50°C |
| Cable | 15 cm standard (customizable) |
| Adhesive | 3M yellow backing (red available as option) |
8 mm Width — Narrowest Profile in the COB Range
The COB-512 8MM features an 8 mm PCB width — 2 mm narrower than the COB-512 10MM (13918). This additional narrowness makes it suitable for installations where space is limited: ultra-narrow cove profiles, tight corner joints, minute recessed channels, and applications where even a 10 mm strip would be visually dominant. The 8 mm width does not compromise brightness or LED density — it still delivers 512 LEDs/m at 1200 lm/m. The trade-off is slightly reduced flexibility on tight-radius curves compared to the 10 mm variant, but for most straight-line and moderate-curve installations the difference is negligible.
COB Technology vs Standard SMD Strips
Standard SMD LED strips mount individual LED packages (e.g. 2835 or 5050 chips) onto a flexible PCB at fixed intervals. Even with close spacing, the gaps between packages create visible brightness bands when viewed up close. The COB process eliminates these gaps by packaging multiple LED chips directly on the board and covering them with a uniform phosphor layer. This produces a continuous line of light with no visible LED dots — even at close mounting distances. The COB-512 8MM is a superior replacement for traditional SMD tape lights and neon-style tube lighting.
Available IP Ratings
The COB-512 8MM is offered in four IP variants: IP42 for dry indoor use, IP65 for splash-proof outdoor coverage, IP67 for temporary submersion, and IP68 for continuous underwater use. Select the rating that matches your installation environment at order time — the silicone coating and connector type differ between variants and cannot be changed after manufacture. Do not mix IP ratings on the same run.
Applications
The COB-512 8MM is suited to environments where a narrow profile and uniform white illumination are both required — tight cove lighting, narrow under-cabinet channels, slim architectural reveals, and compact retail display edges. The 8 mm width allows installation in spaces where a 10 mm or wider strip would be visually obtrusive or physically impossible to fit. The 24VDC input provides stable performance over runs up to 5 metres. IP65/IP67/IP68 variants extend use to covered outdoor installations including soffit, fascia, and garden accent lighting.
Sibling Products
The COB-512 8MM shares the same LED density (512 LEDs/m) and electrical specs as the COB-512 10MM (13918), differing only in PCB width — 8 mm versus 10 mm. Choose the 8MM version when the narrowest possible profile is required; choose the 10MM version when slightly more flexibility on curves is desired. Both are also siblings of the COB-480 series (13923, 13942), the COB-608 DW (13921), and the COB-840 RGB (13929), all sharing the same dotless COB platform.
