Enhance your visibility with a high-quality LED channel letter sign from Signco USA. No matter whether your business is large or local, an exterior LED channel letter sign will increase client recognition through bold exterior signage that will last through years of use.
Signs featuring aluminum faces and sides known as returns that can be routed into letters or numbers can be front lit or back lit with LED illumination for added effect, as well as being halo-lit by providing transparent acrylic faces with lighting.
LED Illumination
LEDs (light-emitting diodes) employ semiconductor materials which emit light when current is passed through it. Voltage applied across an n-p junction causes electrons to flow into p-doped layer holes to fill with their energy, producing electro-luminescence or flash of light (see ).
LEDs differ from traditional lamps in that they do not produce infrared radiation or hot surfaces that could burn the skin or spark fires, unlike incandescent bulbs which emit heat that could burn skin or start fires. Because of this, LEDs make ideal lights for applications involving direct contact between humans and lights such as public areas or commercial signage.
LEDs boast several safety benefits that outshone incandescent bulbs: reduced electricity use and easier focusing of their light output (removing reflectors or diffusers as necessary); instant brightness when switching on/off; long lifespan/light output without frequent on/off switching like traditional lighting options can have; instantaneous brightening after switching.
Facade Lighting
Channel letters are typically created using aluminum for their faces, sides and backs before being bent and shaped using computer-driven machines to form them into their shapes – creating the “channel effect” from which this signage takes its name. Aluminum surfaces may be painted a standard hue while translucent plastic may feature cut vinyl to add custom lighting effects or even create a halo effect for enhanced signage visibility.
Backer mounting of channel letters is a popular installation style. This process entails attaching the letters to a custom-fabricated metal cabinet that houses both power supplies and wiring for the sign, offering a more architectural appearance with less visible conduits or wiring.
LEDs are more energy-efficient than neon bulbs, leading to significant energy cost savings over time. Their durability and low maintenance costs also make them an attractive option for businesses seeking high visibility to promote brand recognition and increase client traffic.
Halo Lighting
Halo lighting in channel letters is an effective way to draw in potential customers and increase brand recognition for your business. Not only can it draw them in visually, but its brilliance also stands out among competitors and helps your brand to stand out among them.
Back-Lit Channel Letters utilize LED modules mounted to the back of fabricated signs to produce an illuminated “halo” effect around each letter or logo, creating an eye-catching way to highlight your brand from afar and are particularly suitable for building facades.
Front & Halo Lit Channel Letters combine both standard front lit signs and back halo lights into an effective branding strategy that will get noticed by your target market. They’re especially great at drawing new customers in, as they can be customized to match any branding style you may choose.
Halo lit channel letters typically feature reflective backs made of transparent lexan; however, you have the option of choosing mirror finishes as well. Mirror finishes allow you to clearly view all studs, spacers and LED modules installed within. However, mounting reflective backs with such backgrounds could potentially derail their halo effect effect.
Can Lighting
At night, channel letters captivate passersby’s attention. A well-designed led channel letter sign can not only increase brand visibility and sales but also establish your business as professional and trustworthy brand that people can rely on.
Channel letters are made of aluminum that can be painted any color to complement your company branding, coming in various sizes and fonts to meet any need. Backlit or front lit options exist as well as being halo lit which allows for multiple face colors while still using one backlight color for the backlit portion.
These signs are created using flat sheets of aluminum cut to form letters with returns at either end, which are then connected by trim caps that help bind their structure together with that of their face – often made out of acrylic material.
