Channel letters are an effective signage solution that transforms two-dimensional text into an eye-catching three-dimensional brand statement. They’re highly customizable and often illuminated for maximum effect – adding to their aesthetic value and drawing customers in.
Front/Back Lit Channel Letters offer both front illumination and back “halo” effects to create an eye-catching appearance. Made with acrylic faces and stainless steel/aluminum returns for optimal performance, these channel letters make an impressionful statement about the company.
LED Lights
Channel letters are three-dimensional metal or plastic sign characters typically constructed using aluminum returns and illuminated internally using LED’s; however, they can also be non-illuminated. Channel letters can be seen commonly used for retail signage but can also be found lining buildings’ sides or even monuments signs. They typically feature aluminum returns with either acrylic or aluminum faces for back and front faces respectively.
Channel letter signs differ from flat cut or cast metal letters by featuring a painted metal “letter can” base with LED modules, transformers and whips fitted inside to provide lighting. Their faces are typically made from translucent light-diffusing colored plastic or cut vinyl for chrome effects.
Front facing LED’s illuminate the letter through colored translucent plastic faces for easy night reading, while additional sets are attached to Lexan backs to create a “halo” effect on its face.
Durability
Durability is of the utmost importance for any type of signage, but especially channel letters. Larger signs require more raw materials, more lights per letter, more electrical wiring and power supplies as well as heavier mounting structures and structural reinforcements – factors which all play into your overall sign cost.
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Customization
Customizable colors and fonts make it easy to align the sign with your company’s branding standards, while individual letter manufacturing and mounting add an air of professionalism that sets it apart from its competition and helps create a positive first impression with potential customers.
Reverse channel letters are one of the most iconic types of business signs. Customizable to resemble any letter, number or logo symbol and illuminated from behind for an illuminating “halo” effect, reverse channel letters can be found everywhere from strip malls and outdoor plazas to shopping centres and industrial parks.
Pan channel letters feature an aluminum pan enclosure which houses their lighting and electrical components, enabling direct mounting onto building fascias or fascia panels. A trim cap keeps the sign face securely in place while hiding wire connections to reduce breakage or wind vibration – common applications include shopping centers and malls, office buildings and commercial facilities.
Flexibility
When purchasing a channel letter sign, there are various mounting and illumination options to consider, such as raceway mount, flush mount and backer options as well as front/reverse lit and combination front/back illuminated options.
Non-illuminated channel letters provide a classic three-dimensional look in any font or style and are laser cut for an exceptional fit and finish, making them popular choices for storefronts that need to attract customers during the day but close at night.
Pan channel letters offer maximum versatility as an adjustable solution, featuring a metal pan enclosure that can be formed into letters using transparent or colored acrylic faces. They’re mounted flush or raceway mount to reduce wall penetrations and are often requested by property managers due to master building signage programs and tenant lease requirements.
