GE LED lighting systems deliver bright and uniform sign illumination that enhances businesses’ brands while saving money and simplifying maintenance requirements. Signmakers and business owners rely on these reliable systems to get their messages across day after day.
Neon tubes were once popular when pool rooms, bars and arcades opened their doors; but today LED-lit signage is dominating.
Durability
Durability is of utmost importance when it comes to commercial signage, preventing constant repairs or costly utilities bills. LED signage offers more reliable durability compared to its counterpart – neon signs which are fragile and easily damaged; instead, LEDs have been specifically engineered to withstand adverse weather conditions as well as rough handling without breaking.
Front-lit or face illuminated channel letter signs feature translucent acrylic faces which allow light to pass through, creating an eye-catching sign for your business that can be read from afar and attract attention day or night.
Halo lit channel letter signs offer another form of channel letter signage: they feature aluminum returns and transparent acrylic backs with reflective interior lighting that creates an eye-catching halo effect from a distance, ideal for locations needing an elegant or distinctive brand image. Halo lit signs can be mounted using either raceway or wireway mounting systems.
Aesthetics
An LED channel sign is an ideal choice for businesses that operate after dark. Restaurants, pubs, bars and convenience stores all benefit from having an illuminated sign that attracts customers even in poor lighting conditions.
These signs can be designed for flush mounting or can sit atop an aluminum raceway that houses its electrical components, with the raceway painted to blend into the building facade for a seamless appearance.
Halo-illuminated channel letter signs offer another choice for channel letter displays, providing subtler illumination than front lit letters and making them stand out more elegantly or subtly than their counterparts. Customers looking to achieve an elegant brand image often favor this option while it is an especially great solution when used on brick or concrete walls where face lit signs might absorb too much of the lighting source and distort its illumination.
Energy Efficiency
Custom LED channel letter signs come in an assortment of styles and illumination options, making them the ideal sign type for businesses seeking to be seen from afar. Backlit or halo illuminated channel letters offer something different than front-lit signs; with aluminum returns and transparent back panels allowing inner lighting to show through to create a “halo” effect around your business name or logo. They are available both flush mount or direct mount; direct mounting provides a cleaner appearance by eliminating raceways from behind your facade.
Face-lit channel letter signs use lights to illuminate the acrylic face of your logo or name and are the most popular style of channel letter sign, making it suitable for restaurants, pubs and grills as well as convenience stores and gas stations that remain open after dark.
Maintenance
Modern illuminated channel letter signs are made from aluminum and acrylic for an elegant, sophisticated appearance, lit by LED lights that offer vibrant hues with more energy efficiency than traditional neon signage.
Illuminated channel letters can be an effective way to draw people’s attention, but they must be properly maintained to remain effective. Like any outdoor sign, illuminated channel letters are exposed to the elements and may deteriorate quickly over time; signs near oceans can experience salt air damage which hastens material degradation.
Lighting malfunctions can range from minor issues such as flickering and flickering to more serious ones, like an entire display going blank. There may be many causes of these issues including power supply fluctuations and wiring defects; professionals will be able to diagnose the cause and recommend the best course of action while also informing you whether your sign remains under warranty.
