LED channel letter lighting helps your business shine bright and draw customers after dark, which makes them ideal for restaurants, bars and other businesses that operate after hours.
SloanLED Prism12 LEDs are premium 12 VDC LEDs designed specifically for routed acrylic block letter, backlit halo letter and shallow channel letter applications as deep as 1 in (25 mm). Their OptiLens optics have been proven to increase performance up to 25%.
LED Lights
LED lightbulbs may look similar to traditional bulbs, but they produce far less heat. This makes LED bulbs safer to handle by reducing fire risk and risk.
LED-lit signs can easily connect to 120V, 230V and 277V systems without the need for extensive rewiring, making them suitable for incorporation into various signs such as electronic message centers (EMCs), channel letter signs and cabinet signs.
We can assist in selecting an LED strip bulb to meet the unique signage needs of your company. Visible Light Transmission Rate, commonly referred to as VLT is one of the key factors.
Light diffusion measures how much of a given LED strip’s diffuser allows light through. A clear channel will let more light pass than opaque ones; or choose matte-coated strips to reduce light points and improve diffusion.
Design Options
Channel letter lighting offers many design choices to create an eye-catching sign, from translucent acrylic faces that allow LED illumination of each letter during nighttime events to front and back illumination to create striking looks that draw customers in from passing traffic.
Another design idea is using clear or opaque covers on channels to diffuse light points for a diffused look. Selecting the ideal hue can also influence how brightly your illumination shines; so for optimal results it is recommended that you consult with a color expert beforehand.
Location is also key when considering where to place a channel sign. Signs located near water can be exposed to salty air that accelerates deterioration of certain materials; while signs placed in areas with high heat can cause LED lights to become hot.
Installation
Channel letter signs feature back or return panels made of aluminum that has been painted with any color desired or transparent polycarbonate, enabling you to use one color on its face while adding contrast with halo backlighting in another. This allows for maximum customization when it comes to backlit channel letter signs.
Back-lit channels can also be made with acrylic faces and clear backs for an elegant, modern appearance that stands out at night. These types of signs are ideal for retail signage as they provide more dimension than flat cut or cast metal letters.
Channel letters need to be bright enough to stand out against your building without creating too much glare and detracting from the atmosphere in your store. Therefore, it’s crucial that you consider how they’re mounted and their effect on brightness.
Maintenance
There are a number of factors that can impede the lifespan of illuminated channel letter signs, most notably their location – as salt air accelerates the breakdown of some materials. Sun exposure also has an impact; especially on colored elements which could fade with prolonged sun exposure.
Illuminated channel letter signs are designed to last, and with proper maintenance you can extend their lives. This involves keeping them free of dirt and debris, checking for pests that might gain entry through wires, and clearing away any dust that accumulates over time.
Our aluminum LED halo lit channel letters can be customized with translucent acrylic faces or left open depending on your desired lighting effect. Accendo’s new LetterTrim sign faces offer unheard-of 20-year longevity for longer-term signage solutions.
