Channel letter lighting can help your business attract customers while also being an ideal and safe alternative to neon, which requires specialist maintenance and has higher risks of breaking.
LED modules offer you a way to keep channel letters lit without experiencing downtime, while being more energy efficient than traditional neon signs.
Brightness
Channel letter lighting should be bright enough to grab people’s attention and provide sufficient illumination, yet without being so intense as to cause eye strain or cause eye damage. Furthermore, its illumination should be uniform across the sign’s surface; some manufacturers offer LED strip channels with matte coatings which diffuse light emission and prevent “hot spots” that might occur with glossy or clear coatings.
Your sign should also take into account the lifespan of its LED bulbs. While an LED may claim a lifespan of 10 years, it could fail sooner if exposed to extreme temperatures or frequently turned on and off. To mitigate this issue, consider purchasing a sign with LED modules that feature binning options like GE’s TetraMAX products that allow one string of modules where previously two strings were required.
Durability
Channel letters provide businesses looking to make a bold statement with long-lasting signage that stands out. Available in various sizes and designs, channel letters are an effective way to grab passersby’s attention. Crafted from metal or plastic and illuminated by LEDs, channel letters create an eye-catching display sure to entice customers and increase business.
LED letters are an attractive solution for businesses operating after dark, such as bars, restaurants and convenience stores. Not only are they energy efficient and long-term reliable with proper care and maintenance, but LED letters may wear out faster than other forms of signage.
To increase the longevity of your signage, avoid cleaning it with harsh chemicals that could harm its acrylic faces and reduce its lifespan. Instead, use mild cleaners instead for optimal condition – if in doubt about what kind of cleaning solution to use consult an expert for guidance.
Reliability
Channel letter signage grabs people’s attention and increases store traffic at night, all without draining your budget with expensive neon signs. Channel letter signs offer an economical solution that requires minimal upkeep, installation and weather resistance – plus consume significantly less energy than their neon counterparts!
Lighting on channel letter signs can be adjusted to change their intensity of illumination, making them ideal for businesses seeking to attract customers in certain ways. It is important, however, to remember that too bright a sign could distract from its atmosphere and even cause eye damage among its visitors.
SloanLED’s Prism12 product enhances LED strip channels and sign cabinets by using an innovative gradient micro-prism lens that provides up to 25% wider stroke spacing. Furthermore, its advanced Constant Current circuit design eliminates line loss over longer runs, and MacAdam Ellipse 3-Step white binning ensures color consistency; plus one transformer powers multiple strings of LEDs at once reducing installation time and costs.
Customization
Channel letters can help businesses stand out after dark. Backlit or halo lit versions are available, as are various sizes and fonts to meet any type of business need. They can also feature logos or custom graphics to attract customers.
Made of aluminum cans fitted with an acrylic face and trim cap, they come in various colors to match any branding and design style. Perfect for retail signage applications as they add depth compared to flat cut or cast metal signs, these signs provide additional dimension than their flat counterparts.
LED lighting offers low energy costs and offers many customization options, including depth variations and use on 120V, 230V and 277V systems. Plus they’re lightweight so installation is straightforward! Furthermore, these light sources produce minimal heat output compared to traditional bulbs, making them safer options overall.
