Channel letter lighting is an effective way to attract customers to your business, creating a sleek and fashionable appearance while being both cost-efficient and energy-saving. LED strip lights come in different colors and styles that complement this type of lighting perfectly.
GE’s OptiLens technology improves light scattering performance for greater brightness, while protecting LED modules from dust, corrosion, and moisture damage.
Cost
LED channel letters have become an increasingly popular form of illuminated signage due to their high quality and reliable nature. They can be installed flush mounted or raceway style and come in various sizes that suit any business. Furthermore, they’re cost-effective with low maintenance requirements.
LEDs offer lower installation costs and greater energy efficiency than neon signs, using less electricity and producing less heat to illuminate an area, meaning significant savings on electric bills.
These lights can be purchased either front-lit, reverse lit, or dual lit. Front-lit signs include LED strips encased within letters made of translucent material like acrylic; reverse lit signs feature LED modules on the back that reflect light off lexan faces to create a halo effect; alternatively you may purchase “No LED” signs that do not include LED modules or power packs.
Durability
LED channel letters offer far longer lifespan than their neon counterparts used for marquees, and consume less energy overall than neon signs which use high voltage power sources and pose safety concerns. Furthermore, their LED lighting provides focused illumination requiring less lights for similar effects than its neon equivalents.
LED channels feature clear lexan backs that let 85 to 95 percent of light pass through, making them the ideal choice for signs requiring a classy or distinguished aesthetic, such as those depicting sophisticated business environments or brand images. Furthermore, these signs can also be designed as free standing halo-lit signs to add architectural accents or reduce light pollution issues in certain applications.
SloanLED offers LED signs with shallow to deep can depths, and offers a lifetime parts and labor assistance warranty on them. Each fixture comes equipped with a patented asymmetrical gradient micro-prism lenses and advanced Constant Current circuit design to eliminate light loss over longer runs; MacAdam Ellipse 3-Step white binnining ensures superior color consistency; as well as double-sided release liners for faster installation.
Styles
Channel letters are custom made metal or plastic lettering that can be illuminated internally – either front lit, halo lit, or both – to produce highly visible signage for your business. They’re most commonly seen outside public or commercial buildings and come in various shapes, sizes, fonts and fabrication methods.
LED lights can be configured to twinkle, providing an effective way of drawing attention and increasing visibility at night. Furthermore, this style of lighting requires less energy consumption than traditional neon light options – making it a more sustainable solution for businesses that open after dark.
GE’s Tetra powerMAX and miniMAX LED modules feature increased spoke spacing, offering more freedom when designing the face of your sign. You can fit 13-15 LED modules in a five-inch depth capitol ‘T’ using Tetra powerMAX modules; or nine to eight in four-inch depth channel letters using new Tetra miniMAX models.
Installation
Installing an LED Channel Letter sign properly can increase your business’s visibility and bring in new customers, but care must be taken when mounting them to prevent any damages or overheating, which could cause LED strips to burn out prematurely.
To reduce the risk of overheating, select an aluminum strip channel which can disperse heat while protecting LED lights from dust and dirt accumulation. Also consider choosing narrower channels which can fit more LED lights per row.
LED Channel letters can be mounted using various methods, including raceway mounting or direct wall-mounting. Raceway mounting involves installing non-corrosive fasteners in a line through the face of the sign for an architectural appearance; direct wall mounting uses studs to secure it on walls while hiding its electrical wiring. Both approaches must ensure your signs are properly grounded, with access to their wiring to ensure safety.
