When discussing circular neon light strips, we must mention 360-degree LED neon tubes. With their soft, even light and flexible design capabilities, they are gradually becoming a favorite in chandelier design, attracting increasing attention from designers and DIY enthusiasts. However, a common question remains: can these circular neon light strips truly fulfill the important role of a “chandelier”? The answer is a resounding yes. This article will guide you through a deep dive into the characteristics of circular 360-degree LED neon and how to choose the right one, from technical specifications and design inspiration to safe installation.
What is a Circular Neon LED 360°?
A Circular Neon strip (often called a 360° Neon Flex or Round Neon Tube) is a completely new and innovative lighting product, a perfect combination of traditional glass neon lights and flat LED strips.
It’s a lighting product that encapsulates high-density LED chips in a robust, flexible silicone or PVC shell with omnidirectional diffusion.
Unlike flat LED strips that can only emit light in one direction, round neon strips emit light evenly from all angles, perfectly simulating the full light of traditional neon lights, while solving the problems of glass neon lights being fragile, requiring high voltage, and consuming a lot of energy.
360° Neon Flex
- Powered by a low-voltage, safe DC24V power supply, the common power is approximately 5W-20W per meter. To accommodate different design needs, various functions and sizes are available.
- Monochrome, Dual Color Temperature (CCT), RGB, RGBW, and programmable SPI (marquee effect).
- The diameter (D) is available in sizes such as D22mm and D25mm to meet different shape and brightness requirements.
Why Choose Circular LED Neon Light Strips?
360° LED neon tubes are a special product. Their unique physical and optical properties make them an excellent candidate for pendant lighting.
360° Uniform Light Emission
Unlike the “point light” of ordinary LED light strips, circular neon light strips emit continuous, grain-free, soft light from their entire ring surface, creating an excellent visual effect for chandeliers. Furthermore, the external illumination is very striking.
Excellent Flexibility
Due to its 360° light emission, it can be easily bent and fixed into perfect circles or other curves, providing a solid foundation for design.
Lightweight Design
It’s weighed by the meter, making it somewhat heavier than other ordinary LED neon tubes. However, compared to heavy glass or metal chandeliers, its light weight significantly reduces the requirements on the ceiling’s load-bearing structure and installation complexity.
IP67 Weather Resistance
360-degree LED neon tubes now boast an IP67 waterproof rating. They can be used safely even in damp environments such as outdoor eaves, expanding the application range of chandeliers.
Easy Control and Installation
With a smart controller, it allows for dimming, color adjustment, and mobile app control. As an LED product, it possesses the core advantages of low energy consumption and long lifespan. Installation is also convenient, allowing for both ceiling mounting and surface mounting.
High safety
It uses low-voltage DC24V power, making it far safer than high-voltage products, even in scenarios requiring suspended or exposed installation of chandeliers. The silicone housing also provides excellent protection and durability.
Are Circular LED Neon Light Strips Suitable for Pendant Lighting?
Circular LED neon flex light strips are ideal for pendant light designs, offering various installation options. Pendant mounting is the most common choice. However, its feasibility and compatibility need to be analyzed from the following perspectives:
Weight and Flexibility
360-degree circular neon strips are lightweight, typically not exceeding 0.5KG/m, allowing for easy hanging or mounting on chandelier frames. Their flexible design allows for easy bending into rings or curves, making them particularly suitable for modern minimalist or artistic chandeliers.
Heat Dissipation and Safety
Although circular neon light strips generate relatively little heat, good ventilation should still be maintained during installation to prevent prolonged high-temperature buildup. Choosing an aluminum alloy frame or metal ring structure can effectively aid in heat dissipation.
Power Supply and Control System
360-degree neon tubes operate on 24V, so the chandelier should be used with an independent power driver (24V constant voltage power supply) and a concealed control box. For RGB/RGBW light strips, a wireless remote control or app control system is recommended.
Spatial Lighting Effects and Visual Comfort
The circular luminous structure creates a soft, floating light effect, with light diffusing downwards from the top, eliminating glare and harshness. It is ideal for restaurants, living rooms, or commercial spaces.
Overall, circular neon light strips can be perfectly suited for pendant lighting designs. Provided installation and electrical safety are handled properly, they can ensure functional illumination while also imbuing the space with a strong visual artistic appeal.
How to Safely Hang and Secure Your Circular Neon LED Strips?
Once you’ve chosen your 360 LED neon tube, installation is next. This is the core step in turning your design into reality. Safety and aesthetics are both essential.
Step 1: Planning and Positioning
First, determine the hanging height and location of the circular neon. Position and install a sturdy load-bearing base on the ceiling, such as pre-embedded chandelier bolts or expansion bolts.
Step 2: Choosing a Suspension Scheme
Single-point vertical suspension: Best suited for a single ring, suitable for small-area lighting, such as in a restaurant. Use pendant light wire rope or transparent load-bearing fishing line, drawing 2-4 lines from symmetrical points at the top of the ring, converging at one point and hanging down, providing both load-bearing support and creating a floating effect.
Multi-point horizontal fixation: For large or complex structures, multiple suspension lines can be hung from the ceiling, using transparent nylon cable ties to secure the light ring to the lines at multiple points, ensuring horizontality.
Step 3: Perfectly Conceal the Cables
The power cord can be cleverly hidden inside the boom, or bundled and secured along the fishing line with cables of the same color, making it almost invisible from a distance. This results in a more perfect overall effect.
Five Creative Designs for Circular LED Neon Strip
Circular Chandelier Design
Using D25 circular neon light strips (25mm in diameter), create 2-3 rings of varying sizes. Suspend them from the ceiling using thin metal wires or transparent steel wires to create a “floating, layered” visual effect.
The circular neon light strips themselves possess the characteristic of uniform light emission that is invisible to point light sources. When illuminated, they present a continuous halo, enhancing the sense of spatial depth.
Wave-Shaped Chandelier
Utilizing the high flexibility of neon light strips (which can be bent horizontally and vertically), a naturally rhythmic S-shaped wave chandelier can be created.
The wave shape allows light to reflect off different curved surfaces, creating a dynamic, flowing, and soft artistic effect.
RGB Dynamic Pendant Light (Programmable Interactive Lighting Fixture)
Uses RGB or SPI full-color LED strips to create circular or free-form pendant lights, achieving rich dynamic lighting effects through an external controller. By combining multiple rings and dynamic programming, dynamic sculptures resembling art light installations can be created.
Furthermore, control methods are diverse, supporting DMX, APP, and RF remote control, allowing independent control of each segment or pixel.
Minimalist Linear Pendant Light
Using a single-color circular neon light strip, this creates a clean and crisp linear pendant light. The strip emits even light with soft, glare-free illumination. It is secured with thin wires and can be suspended in a straight line or slightly curved to enhance the design.
Recessed Pendant Ring Decorative Light
Utilizing a metal ring as the main body of the light fixture, a circular neon light strip is embedded in the annular groove, achieving an integrated design of light and structure. Light is evenly distributed along the ring, creating a high-end and elegant visual effect.
With a stable structure and clean, crisp visual appeal, this is a highly popular high-end decorative lighting style in recent years.
Conclusion
Circular LED neon light strips are perfectly suited for pendant lighting designs, offering a soft, even light effect and high flexibility. They also allow for a variety of creative shapes and intelligent control, bringing a unique visual experience to any space. They completely overturn the bulky image of traditional lighting fixtures, redefining the aesthetics of suspended lighting with a light and flexible approach.
For more information on 360-degree neon tubes, please contact us. We offer a full range of products from D22 to D25, from monochrome to SPI RGB, all made with high-quality materials and craftsmanship to ensure the perfect realization of your creative ideas.
FAQs
Yes. Circular neon strips are available in various types, such as single color, dual color temperature, RGB, RGBW, and SPI programmable. With a remote control or smart control system, you can adjust brightness, switch colors, and even achieve dynamic lighting effects, making them ideal for personalized lighting designs.
Generally, the commonly used voltage for round neon light strips in chandeliers is DC24V. This is mainly because the 24V specification is more stable, suitable for long-distance connections, and has less voltage drop, making it the mainstream choice for chandelier design.
They won’t get noticeably hot, but they still need to be installed in a well-ventilated area. LED neon light strips use high-efficiency, low-power chips, generating less heat. As long as you choose a high-quality silicone casing and aluminum profile for heat dissipation, they can maintain a safe temperature even when lit for extended periods without affecting the chandelier’s structure.
Yes, much more efficient. Round LED neon light strips consume far less power than traditional high-pressure glass neon lights of the same brightness.