Channel letters are three-dimensional metal or plastic signs designed to attract passersby at night. Painted, these signs feature light-emitting diode (LED) modules, transformers, and whips installed within them for additional attraction.
SloanLED provides products to address this problem and improve lighting performance for aluminum face lit and halo lit channels with shallow or deep can depths.
Cost-Effective
LED channel letter signs are an ideal way to increase business visibility after dark and are cost-effective compared to other illuminated signage types. Furthermore, they promote sustainability as they consume less electricity than neon or fluorescent lighting and have longer lifespan.
Initial investment may be greater than other forms of signage, but long-term savings outweigh this initial cost. Furthermore, LED signs require less maintenance than neon and fluorescent signs.
LED strip channel modules come in many different sizes and colors to meet any sign’s aesthetic needs, from diffusers that increase brightness while protecting them from UV radiation, dust or scratches to optics that redirect native beam angles laterally resulting in even illumination across faces. SloanLED’s V180 series and ILT’s Sideview series are two popular choices of this kind of LED module.
Durable
An aluminum channel letter sign with LED halo lighting is an attractive and long-term investment for businesses who are looking to make an impression during both daytime and nighttime operations. There are various finishes and depth options to suit your space perfectly.
Durable signs like these are an excellent investment for your business, as they will reach more customers than neon sign options and are easier to maintain than traditional neon signs, which can become fragile after even minor bumps or weather changes.
LEDs are more resilient and last longer than neon bulbs, yet must still be kept cool to preserve their lifespan. Going beyond their manufacturer-s recommended lifespan can result in luminosity decay – a phenomenon in which brightness decreases over time. For optimal results, look for sign modules designed to handle temperatures between -40degC and +105degC while having high output levels with durable housing materials suitable for harsh weather conditions.
Customizable
Channel letters are an extremely flexible form of signage that allow your company to showcase its brand in a distinctive manner. Available in several sizes and colors, channel letters can be tailored to any space with precision. Plus, they’re the most energy efficient form of lit signage!
Front lit channel letters feature aluminum backs and sides (known as returns). Once custom painted to match their desired hues, an acrylic face can then be securely fastened onto these returns by means of a trim cap to complete their sign.
LED lighting creates the illumination portion of a sign, and can be customized to emit various colors. Twinkle or steady lights give you control over brightness levels on your sign, while another option called “halo lighting” creates soft shadows around it for an eye-catching appearance that’s sure to draw people in.
Energy-Efficient
LEDs (light-emitting diodes) are highly energy efficient lighting options with several advantages over conventional signage options, including neon. LEDs require less electricity to run and less likely to breakage; additionally, their even illumination produces significantly less heat.
GE’s unique optical lens technology optimizes LED performance by capturing wasted light and redirecting it laterally, enabling one string of modules to illuminate three to five-inch channel letters – saving customers installation costs while using smaller modules.
Accendo offers new patented LetterTrim sign faces designed specifically for LED retrofit applications as well as long term aluminum halo lit channel letters backed by an unprecedented 5-year warranty that sets us apart in the industry.
