LED channel letter signs are an effective and eye-catching way to attract more customers to your business. Available in various shapes and sizes, LED light strips for channel letters make an eye-catching sign perfect for any industry or service provider.
When selecting LED lights for an illuminated sign, its location and weather conditions must be taken into consideration. Signs situated near beaches will need to be protected against salt air which hastens their degradation.
1. Durability
LEDs are more sturdy than neon tubes and thus less likely to shatter, making them the safer option if there are young children or pets nearby. Neon tubes contain mercury which can be hazardous when broken; additionally, any damage requires special treatments which may prove expensive; LEDs on the other hand do not contain toxic chemicals and therefore provide more stability when damaged.
Front lit channel letters (also known as standard) are one of the most widely-used types of illuminated signage. Constructed from aluminum backs and sides (referred to as returns) connected by acrylic faces custom cut into letters or numbers, front lit channel letters may feature either halo lighting or full panel illumination and typically come fitted with trim caps for secure placement.
The lifespan of illuminated channel letters varies based on location and temperature. Signs exposed to sunlight may become vulnerable to UV damage that reduces their lifespan while extreme cold can also reduce their serviceability.
2. Low Energy Consumption
LED lights use only a fraction of the electricity consumed by neon signs, helping your business save on energy costs while making maintenance of the sign more cost-effective.
Front-Lit Channel Letters
By far the most popular type of channel letter signage, front-lit letters illuminate their letter faces to grab people’s attention day or night and are visible from long distances while providing legible characters and logos to strengthen brand recognition.
Back-Lit Channel Letters
Reverse-illuminated channels (also referred to as halo letters) appear as though they float off of the wall using spacers for this effect. They come in custom shapes to complement your brand, while providing excellent visibility from a distance.
This lighting technique offers an architectural or designed aesthetic by employing an optic to take advantage of native LED beam angles and redirect them laterally, producing more uniform illumination across the face and eliminating “hot spots” that occur with direct-mounted LEDs.
3. Long Lifespan
The lifespan of illuminated channel letter signs depends heavily on their location and exposure to the elements, particularly salt air which accelerates degradation of various materials and paint finishes. Exposure to hot or cold temperatures may further shorten their lives.
LEDs outlive neon, leading to lower maintenance calls and operating costs for businesses. Furthermore, these bulbs generate less heat than their traditional counterparts and thus significantly lower fire risks.
Illuminated channel letters are an effective way to attract customer interest in your business and remind them who it belongs to. We offer both backlit designs for silhouette effects or frontlit with halo effects – ideal for drawing attention away from competition in crowded retail settings – or custom designs tailored specifically for your logo that can catch motorists’ eyes as they pass.
4. Easy Maintenance
LEDs don’t contain mercury and require special disposal procedures upon their breakage, making maintenance much simpler.
By using gentle cleaning supplies, your sign can remain looking brand new for years. Avoid harsh chemicals as these could damage the acrylic face.
LED channel letter signs offer several mounting options, from raceway mounted signs that require less building penetrations to wall and pole mounted signs that require no building penetrations at all. Which one you select will depend on your business needs and where your sign will be displayed.
