Channel letters are an attractive sign type that helps customers recognize your business, creating an impactful brand image and driving customer engagement. However, it is crucial to understand which factors determine its longevity compared to other sign types.
Front Lit Channel Letters use LED lighting inserted inside aluminum returns (called returns ) and acrylic faces to illuminate each character on their faces, and is the most prevalent form of channel letter sign.
LEDs
Illuminated channel letters are an effective way of drawing the attention of highly mobile consumers. From front-lit silhouette letters and backlit with halo effects to three-dimensional signs with vibrant, beautiful colors that stand out day or night, illuminated channel letters are an eye-catching way to bring awareness of your brand name or logo in an accessible format.
Channel letters often utilize LED lighting, which reduces energy costs while prolonging bulb lifespan. Furthermore, LEDs are manufactured under strict quality control measures to maintain their consistent appearance across signs. When selecting your sign supplier make sure they use binned LEDs (grouped by color flux and forward voltage) so your sign looks even.
LED light bulbs vary in brightness based on temperature and duration, which will cause their brightness to shift over time. Prolonged usage will cause “luminous decay,” which eventually lowers sign brightness over time and requires replacement bulbs.
Light Diffusing Acrylic
Lighted channel letters are an attractive choice for business signage that draws customers in after dark, yet too bright LED lights may cause eye fatigue and detract from the atmosphere of your establishment. To achieve an ideal balance, opt for signs made from quality materials designed by experienced architects.
An acrylic sign made with light diffusing properties is an excellent choice for indoor and outdoor applications, providing high light transmission while diffusing LED hotspots by diffusing its source of illumination. In addition, it’s strong, durable, easy to maintain, able to withstand extreme temperatures as well as being impact resistant and chemical-resistant – ideal for any sign application!
Attracting customers at retail businesses, banks and gas stations requires good visibility from far distances – especially banks and gas stations. LED strip channel is not subject to sun bleaching like traditional fluorescent lighting does; also its material doesn’t yellow with sun exposure like its competitors do and can withstand salty air that accelerates material deterioration like many materials can.
Perpendicular Placement
Channel letter signs illuminate logos, letters, numbers and words to make your business name recognizable day or night. As one of the most versatile business signs available today, they can even be face-lit for silhouette effects!
LEDs have revolutionized traditional sign design by greatly decreasing maintenance requirements and energy costs. Their reduced electricity requirements allow longer lifespans with reduced bulb replacement expenses – saving both money and effort!
Before purchasing your sign, it’s essential to consider its intended location’s climate. Salt air accelerates deterioration of certain materials while exposure to extreme heat reduces its lifespan and shortens its life span. Furthermore, regular maintenance with appropriate cleaning supplies will help your signage keep its beauty and durability.
Optics-Based Modules
Optic modules offer low-speed electrical interfaces that enable management capabilities such as configuration and monitoring. They use either single mode or multi mode optical fibers; single mode modules tend to be more cost effective while multimode fibers support faster transmission speeds.
The new generation of modules are tailored to minimize power dissipation and enhance signal integrity, improving power efficiency, lowering component temperatures, and cutting costs. They come in multiple can depths, wattages, and wire lengths to meet all of your specifications.
Channel letter signs are an enduring and cost-effective signage solution for businesses open after dark. Crafted with custom cut aluminum returns (called returns ), channel letter signs feature an acrylic face painted to your desired color before being fitted with LED illumination to increase advertising during inclement weather or after hours. Plus, channel letter signs require less maintenance than other sign types – meaning it could last years!
