Channel letter signs come in many styles, such as back-lit, front-lit, dual front/rear lit or even halo-illuminated options. Each type can be designed as either a logo or standard font based on client preferences.
Facility signage is essential in creating a positive brand image for your business, with bright, uniform lighting essential to this process.
Durability
Channel letter lighting is one of the most effective forms of advertising a business. These internally illuminated three dimensional letters or logos made from aluminum or acrylic material offer high visibility and brand recognition while remaining affordable and durable.
Channel letter signs depend heavily on their environment and temperatures for longevity, for instance: signs located by the beach may become damaged from salt air exposure while indoor versions can fade over time due to sun exposure.
GE’s OptiLens technology optimizes LED performance, offering superior uniformity across face and returns while still producing impressive illumination with fewer modules than before. As a result, you could save up to 50 percent on energy costs with Tetra miniMAX or MAX products compared with traditional neon. Furthermore, this savings becomes even greater for large capitol T’s or O’s which previously required two strings from other brands.
Customization
People will remember your sign by its design and illumination first, so choosing an option that sets your business apart is of utmost importance. LED channel letter signs allow businesses to customize the colors and illumination settings to best represent their brand identity while drawing customers in.
Front lit LED channel letters are among the most sought-after LED channel letters, providing illumination through the face of the sign to display logos and company names in vibrant, eye-catching colors. You may also choose back-lit signs which add an attractive halo effect from behind.
SloanLED provides a wide selection of LED strip installation channels, including light diffusers and end caps for channel letters of all sizes. Their light diffusers come in clear, opaque, semi-opaque finishes to suit any sign’s requirements; additionally, their energy saving modules reduce costs while prolonging LED lifespan.
Energy Efficiency
Backlit channel letter signs utilizing LED modules provide excellent light uniformity while simultaneously decreasing power consumption and heat generation. Furthermore, these LED modules enable more product to be placed inside the backlit sign for even greater power- and energy-saving lighting solutions than before.
Front lit channel letters are an increasingly popular option for businesses that want to make an impressionful first impression with customers and increase visibility. Not only are these signs energy efficient and customizable to your brand identity and style; but their versatility means customers won’t forget it when visiting.
Energy efficiency is essential for relieving budget strains on American households while simultaneously improving quality of life. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, just 15% reduction of American energy usage could save six lives per day and $20 billion each year in bill relief assistance for lower-income families. Energy-efficient signage for your business is one way you can help reduce carbon footprint.
Low Maintenance
LED channel letters utilize less electricity than their neon sign counterparts, saving money on your energy bill and cutting back on power usage costs.
Channel letter signs are easy to maintain. Simply use water-based cleaner or soft cloth for regular maintenance. Avoid using harsher cleaning solutions as this could cause cracking and fading to occur over time, especially near salt air sources which accelerate wear-and-tear of materials used in its creation.
No matter where your sign is situated, it must be protected from extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Signs exposed to direct sunlight may become damaged from UV radiation exposure and cause them to crack or fade over time.
Illuminated channel letter signage is an effective way for businesses to stand out after dark. From restaurants and pubs, to convenience stores and pubs, illuminated channel letter signage can draw customers in while simultaneously increasing brand recognition.
