ULIGHT — MODEL 1010S
The ULIGHT 1010S is a 10×10.5mm slim linkable linear LED bar for retail fixture, showcase and cabinet manufacturers. A milky PC diffuser gives dot-free light, and bars link end-to-end up to 5000mm — solving visible LED dots and broken light lines in display builds.
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What Is a Linkable Linear LED Bar?
A linkable linear LED bar is a rigid, finished light fitting whose connectors are built into its end caps, so bars join end-to-end into one continuous line without a separate coupler. The ULIGHT 1010S applies this to display work: a 10×10.5mm aluminium housing with a milky PC diffuser and a single centred LED row, made to disappear inside retail fixtures, glass showcases and custom joinery.
It differs from a flexible LED strip in three ways. It is rigid and self-contained, so no aluminium channel or diffuser has to be bought separately. It is dot-free at close viewing distance, because the diffuser sits above a single LED row rather than exposing the emitters. And it links seamlessly, rather than being cut between LED groups and joined with visible couplers. That combination suits fixtures where the light has to look built-in, not added on.
Why Does Dot-Free Light Matter for Display Fixtures?
In a glass showcase or a shallow shelf the viewer stands close to the light source. A bare LED strip shows a row of bright points and their reflections in the glass, which pulls the eye away from the product and makes the fixture look unfinished. The 1010S runs its single LED row behind a milky diffuser, so at normal viewing distance the bar reads as a continuous line of light rather than a string of dots. Inside a glass cabinet the diffuser also reduces the particulate reflections that make a bare strip look cluttered.
Bare LED strips show visible dots and reflections at close viewing distance inside cabinets.
1010S SOLUTIONMilky PC diffuser over a single centred LED row gives an even, dot-free line.
Joining lengths normally leaves a dark gap or needs a coupler to source and stock.
1010S SOLUTIONConnectors are integrated into the end caps — bars butt together into one continuous run.
Fixed strip lengths rarely match the internal dimension of a custom cabinet.
1010S SOLUTIONEach bar is made to order at any length from 100 to 2700mm.
One fixing method rarely suits steel, glass and timber in the same fixture programme.
1010S SOLUTIONThree fixings — magnet, adhesive tape, and a screw-fixed stainless clip.
Visible-dot performance still depends on viewing distance, installation position and diffuser selection, but the 1010S is designed for close-view display fixtures where a bare LED strip would show point light and reflections.
How Do the Bars Link Into One Continuous Line?
Each 1010S bar carries male/female connectors integrated into its end caps, with a cable exit at each end. Bars butt together end-to-end with the diffusers aligned, forming one uninterrupted line of light with no dark gap between sections and no separate coupler to source or stock. A single custom bar runs up to 2700mm; linked bars run up to 5000mm.
What Are the Full Specifications of the ULIGHT 1010S?
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ULIGHT 1010S Slim Linkable Linear LED Bar |
| Cross-section | 10 × 10.5 mm (width × height) — finished, incl. PC cover |
| Housing | 6063 aluminium + milky PC cover |
| Emission | Three-sided (top and both sides), no visible LED dots |
| LED layout | Single row, centred · 140 LEDs/m |
| Beam angle | 124.7° average (measured) |
| Voltage | 12V DC / 24V DC (specify when ordering) |
| Power consumption | 10 W/m (CRI 90 configuration) |
| Efficacy | 85 lm/W (CRI 90 configuration) |
| CRI options | CRI ≥ 90 / CRI ≥ 95 |
| CCT options | 2700K / 3000K / 3500K / 4000K / 5000K / 6000K + custom |
| Custom length | 100–2700mm per bar, made to order |
| Max linked run | Up to 5000mm |
| Weight | 143 g/m |
| Mounting | Magnetic strip · double-sided adhesive · screw-fixed stainless clip |
| Certification | CE held · UL / cETL available by project order |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| MOQ | No minimum order quantity |
| Sample lead time | 5–7 working days · mass production 3–4 weeks |
Photometric figures are for the CRI 90 configuration. Full goniophotometric data is available from ULIGHT on request for a specified order.
Ordering Code
Format: 1010S – [length in cm] – [CRI][CCT] – [voltage]. Example: 1010S-085-9030-12V = 85cm bar · CRI ≥ 90 · 3000K · 12V DC. Length is the bar length in centimetres padded to three digits (085 = 85cm). CRI digits: 90 = CRI ≥ 90, 95 = CRI ≥ 95. CCT digits: 27 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 50 / 60.
How Is the 1010S Installed?
Three fixing methods cover the substrates display fixtures are normally built from — steel, glass, timber, MDF and aluminium. Choose the method that suits the build.
| Surface type | Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steel / ferrous shelf frame | Magnetic strip in the base | Snaps on, tool-free, repositionable |
| Glass and other smooth, non-drillable surfaces | Double-sided adhesive tape | Tool-free; confirm surface preparation and cabinet structure for the project |
| Timber / MDF / other materials | Screw-fixed stainless mounting clip | Clip screws to the fixture first; the bar clips in from above |
When Should You Choose the 1010S Instead of Another ULIGHT Bar?
The 1010S and the 1010 are different products for different jobs. The 1010S is a linkable linear bar with a dot-free diffuser for cabinets, showcases and built-in display lines. The 1010 is a magnetic shelf bar for retail shelves and gondola fixtures used with DC power track.
| Parameter | 1010S Slim Linkable Linear LED Bar | 1010 Slim Magnetic LED Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Profile size | 10 × 10.5 mm | 10 × 10 mm |
| Primary role | Linkable linear light for cabinets and showcases | Magnetic shelf bar for gondola and retail shelving |
| Diffuser | Milky PC — dot-free, three-sided emission | Standard magnetic shelf bar profile |
| Linking | End-to-end via connectors in the end caps, up to 5000mm | Powered from DC power track |
| Mounting | Magnet / adhesive / screw-fixed clip | Magnetic |
| Custom length | 100–2700mm per bar | Project-based custom length |
| Best for | Glass showcases, millwork, built-in display lines | Retail shelf and gondola fixtures on DC track |
Where Is the ULIGHT 1010S Used?
The 1010S is specified by retail fixture manufacturers, showcase makers, cabinet and joinery workshops, and lighting contractors who need the light source to disappear into the build. It is most commonly used for:
- Glass display cabinets and showcases — dot-free light at close viewing distance, with the diffuser reducing the particulate reflections a bare strip creates in glass
- Custom millwork and joinery — bars made to the exact internal dimension and clipped to timber, so the fitting is hidden under the shelf front
- Retail display fixtures and gondola shelving — a slim profile that hides in the frame while lighting the product rather than the fixture
- Brand-store shelving and display counters — CRI ≥ 90 / ≥ 95 for accurate product colour, with seamless linked runs across long counters
- Built-in display lines in interiors — continuous runs up to 5000mm where a visible join or dark gap would break the design
NOT IDEAL FOR
- Projects that need higher brightness than 10 W/m in the same display area — review the 1512S instead
- Wet, outdoor or IP-rated environments, unless a project-specific version is confirmed
- Fixtures that cannot accept a 10 × 10.5 mm rigid aluminium bar
- Installations powered only through a magnetic DC track system — review the 1010 Slim Magnetic LED Bar
What Certifications Are Available for the ULIGHT 1010S?
Certification availability depends on the selected configuration and destination market. ULIGHT provides compliance documentation for confirmed sample or project orders.
| Status | Certification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Held | CE | Available for the 1010S standard configuration |
| By project order | UL / cETL | Lead time and configuration must be confirmed before order |
Certifications vary by model and order specification. Certificate numbers are provided for confirmed project orders.