LED channel letters are an effective way of drawing attention from passersby. Durable and easily customizable to meet the needs of any business, LED channel letters are energy efficient and cost less to run than neon signs.
Front-lit channel letters feature clear acrylic faces to let light through, while reverse-lit channel letters feature illuminated sides and backs for enhanced illumination.
Cost
Channel letter signs can add the finishing touches to any storefront and attract more customers at night, at an economical cost. They should be carefully designed and constructed so they not only stand out but are cost effective too.
Design and Construction Options When it comes to creating an LED channel letter sign, there are multiple possibilities available. They can be backlit, front lit or even halo style; additionally they can come in any finish size and design of your choice.
Back-lit LED channel letters are among the most widely used types, illuminating their faces from behind for an appealing “halo” effect. These signs typically use stainless steel or aluminum materials and typically feature bent return ends bent using machines or manually; their faces often comprise acrylic for LED illumination.
Durability
Illuminated channel letters can be an excellent way to draw customers in. Customizable in any font, color and design imaginable, these signs offer high visibility day and night while being highly eye-catching – it is just important that before purchasing one that its durability is understood beforehand.
LED bulbs typically last 10 years when properly used and maintained, though their exact lifespan depends on usage and placement. If used outdoors for signage purposes, for instance, their lifespan could be reduced drastically before their expected date of expiry is reached; to prevent this happening early, keep your signage cool to maintain optimal temperatures as well as avoid harsh cleaning solutions that damage its acrylic faceplate.
Back-lit channel letter signage consists of a stainless-steel frame topped with an acrylic front that allows LED lighting to illuminate your company name or logo. This type of signage is great for retail stores, restaurants and other businesses looking to stand out in a crowd.
Customization
Channel letter signs can be customized in many ways, from their shape, size, font and color selections to adding images that can add visual interest. Customizing these signs to match the needs of your business will help it stand out among competitors while drawing in new customers. Choosing an eye-catching accent color for your sign may also indicate its success; psychological studies show this trend.
There are three different kinds of illuminated channel letters: standard front lit, reverse/halo lit and combination lit. Standard front lit channels feature aluminum sides called returns that let illumination shine through while acrylic faces provide the backdrop. They are by far the most common type of channel letter signage. Halo or Reverse channel letters employ aluminum faces and sides with LED or neon illumination that projects onto wall surfaces to create a “halo” effect – popular in high-end retail stores as well as offices of lawyers, doctors, CPAs and other professional businesses; also used frequently at restaurants pubs or convenience stores open past dark.
Lights
Channel letter lighting can help businesses increase their visibility. Utilizing LEDs that use lower voltage and require less maintenance than neon illuminated signs, channel letter lighting allows businesses to easily increase visibility with customizable features like new letter colors or perforated returns.
LED strip channels come in translucent, opaque, and semi-opaque options that allow between 85-95% of light through. Each strip is fitted with an optical lens to enhance light distribution and prevent hot spots; furthermore the channels feature an aluminum tube to disperse heat as well as end caps and mounting brackets for further convenience.
Channel letters can be formed into any letterstyle or logo box shape to provide an eye-catching form of advertising. They can even be backlit for dramatic effect and come in an array of Pantone colors – making them more durable than other options as well as offering greater visibility for your business.
