Channel letter LED lights are an eye-catching sign used in malls and other business locations that attracts customers’ attention. Available in different colors, these signs can either be illuminated or non-illuminated for greater effect.
Front lit channel letters feature acrylic faces and aluminum backing. They can be back and halo lit or left open for an upscale appearance.
Durability
Channel letters are durable, eye-catching signage designed to stand the test of time and make an impressionful statement about any business or brand, making an impactful first impression in an unassuming space. Constructed of metal with illuminated acrylic inserts for customization purposes and available in multiple sizes to meet individual business or brand needs, channel letters make a bold statement while being highly affordable signage solutions.
Your preference dictates whether you prefer front or back-lighting for your sign. Front-lit channel letters feature aluminum back, sides (called returns ), and an acrylic face made with translucent light-diffusing colored plastic that may also be backlit using LED tube lighting for a neon look.
Illuminated channel letter signs offer high visibility and attract attention 24/7, making them an effective way to increase brand recognition and build positive associations within a community. Although illuminated signs require some maintenance, they are an affordable and eco-friendly advertising choice as they contain no breakable glass parts or toxic mercury like traditional fluorescent signs do.
Customization
Channel letter signs come in an assortment of sizes, shapes, colors and illumination options to fit the needs of businesses open after dark such as restaurants and retail stores. LED lighting saves energy while decreasing maintenance costs for these signs which makes them perfect for use after sunset.
Front lit or standard channel letters are created using aluminum backs and sides (known as returns) attached to an acrylic face. To form their shape, returns are bent using computer-driven bending and shaping machines before being custom painted to match the acrylic face’s color and finished off by attaching a trim cap to each return.
Fabricated reverse lit or halo lit channel letters feature translucent or clear acrylic faces that permit 85-95% of light through, making them popular storefront windows and offering an eye-catching halo effect that draws your gaze inward. Each acrylic face may feature different LED lighting colors and is secured in place using plastic trim caps.
Energy Efficiency
Channel letters can help attract potential clients to your store with their bold appearance and distinctive design, drawing customers in. Their eye-catching display stands out among storefronts while increasing brand visibility and increasing brand recognition. Furthermore, channel letters make an excellent statement of class or distinction for businesses that need to stand out among competition.
Fabricated LED halo-lit channel letter signs are perfect for projects requiring a more distinctive or eye-catching appearance. With aluminum sides and clear polycarbonate faces that can be painted any color to add the halo effect, these signs offer plenty of possibilities to customize their appearance to any project.
These signs are an energy efficient option for lighted signage, offering significant savings in electrical bills over time due to LED illumination which uses up to 80% less power than neon. Furthermore, their durable materials can withstand harsh weather conditions while being highly customizable so as to match branding easily. Furthermore, these signs can also be made to meet any size and depth requirement requirements.
Safety
Channel letter lights can help your business stand out in any setting at nighttime. Their constant visibility grabs people’s attention while their long-lasting durability provides your company with long-term ROI.
Aluminum fireproofing material provides enough strength for these devices to withstand fires while remaining user-friendly; replacing light bulbs is usually straightforward and maintenance is easily achieved.
Return, or sides, of letters is formed using computer-driven bending and shaping machines, then routed or left flat before custom painting to form the “channel effect.” Typical letter depth ranges between 3-8 inches for this sign type.
LED systems equipped with serially connected shunts for each LED are now available, offering increased circuit safety while replacing multiple parallel strings of LED modules required by traditional channel letter lighting systems with just one string of modules – as is possible with GE’s Tetra products that offer spoke spacing of up to 11 inches on five-inch depth capitol ‘Ts while maintaining excellent illumination across their faces.
