VLT stopped by with the Dulanski Group so we could see what they have been up to and the direction they are taking their company. They highlighted that they are now offering their linear LEDs with new Nichia boards that come with both a higher output as well as a higher CRI of 85+. All of their linear strips come in 4" increments.
They offer a mid-price point option now that comes standard with a clear lens. The lens snaps on to the aluminum extrusion as opposed to the extrusion that comes with the lens as a part of the fixture already. This helps keep the cost down.
Another new product they showed us is the 4SL which is a thin extrusion that comes with a frosted lens that does not show diodes. Their original version of this fixture came with an inch in height but their updated version is able to come with only a half inch hight while still not showing visible diodes when combined with the frosted lens.
A second product that piqued our interest was their Light Run which uses a board that has LEDs closer together allowing for an even smaller profile of 1/2". This fixture runs up to 4' in length. Originally it was intended for display case lighting.
The quarter round light strip is a good option for book cases and provides a wide throw of light in a 45 degree direction which is great for covering distances as well as vertical surfaces.
VLT has a 2-3 week lead time for all of their fixtures. They offer 2400K in all of their light strips. They also provide a closet rating for their fixtures and have it documented on their spec sheets. VLT offers more lens options that are available for some of their strips but not all of them. These options are: clear, three levels of frosted, 1/2 opal , opal and a 30 degree beam spread version. We were impressed with the quality of the light VLT is able to produce and the options that come standard. They are strong contenders in a market that has a lot out there already.