Channel letters are custom-made metal or plastic letters commonly used as exterior signage on commercial and public buildings, usually illuminated internally. Unlit three dimensional letters mounted to sign panels are known as dimensional letters.
Computer-controlled bending and shaping machines create the distinctive character for each design. Backlighting elements typically consist of aluminum; however, some manufacturers also employ other materials including plastics.
Aluminum
Aluminum channel letters are an attractive storefront signage choice due to their versatility and customization abilities, as they can easily fit in with your company’s branding and aesthetic. Furthermore, these durable yet easy to install letters make an excellent option for businesses of any size.
This sign features metal returns with acrylic faces, illuminated by LED or neon. Also referred to as a “halo lit” channel letter sign due to the effect created by its lighting, this type of sign gives off an elegant halo-like glow around its signs.
Aluminum channel letters can be mounted directly to building facades or attached to backer panels for easier mounting options and reduced building penetrations. Backer panels can also be painted to match your building’s color palette while housing wiring and power supplies for lighting fixtures – perfect when space constraints limit mounting options.
Acrylic
If you need signage that’s both durable and eye-catching, consider an acrylic channel letter sign. Highly customizable to meet the branding needs of any organization, they’re made out of acrylic with multiple font options available so they’re ideal for personalization; additionally they are illuminated using LED lights making them highly visible at night.
Channel letters feature energy efficient lighting from UL-approved bulbs that consume less power than neon bulbs, with plastic-based channels offering superior breakage resistance and durability over metal counterparts. Furthermore, lightweight versions make installing and removing them easier than before.
Standard front-lit channel letters feature aluminum back and side returns (returns), with acrylic or polycarbonate faces illuminated by LEDs or neon lighting to spell out your business name to draw attention. They can be easily customized to meet branding requirements in retail and office buildings alike.
Polycarbonate
Channel letters are a type of signage which illuminate your business during the night, increasing brand visibility and customer awareness while at the same time being environmentally-friendly. Fabricated using durable materials with excellent energy efficiency ratings, channel letters are eco-friendly as they require low voltage electricity for operation.
Front-lit and halo lit channel letters come in many varieties. Standard front-lit letters feature aluminum backs and sides (known as returns) with acrylic or polycarbonate faces that are illuminated using LED or neon lighting; then trim caps are screwed onto them to hold in place the sign face.
Signs like these are an attractive choice for retail stores and shopping malls, providing customer awareness while simultaneously increasing sales. Not only are these durable yet easy to install signs, but you can choose from numerous designs to make your store stand out among its competition.
LED
Illuminated channel letters stand out in any sign landscape, easily being visible both day and night. From backlit silhouette effects to front-lit halo effects, illuminated channel letters draw the eye of highly mobile customers while effectively advertising your business name. Custom fabricated to your specifications with both LED and Neon illumination options available for custom fabrication.
Channel letter signs are highly legible, customizable to any font, color or design and more durable than traditional signage – offering businesses cost-effective signage solutions for their needs.
Signs can be mounted flush to the wall, on a backer panel, or mounted directly on a raceway. A raceway serves as a housing for wiring and components of your sign while backer panels protect its backside by covering with sheets of aluminum that cover it completely, often painted to match the front face of your sign or building.
