Channel letter led lights can help bring attention to your business in an attractive, cost-efficient manner. More visible than neon and less energy intensive than other options, channel letter LED lights provide consistent illumination while saving on maintenance costs in the long run.
There are three primary categories of channel letters; Front Lit, Halo Lit and Fabricated. Each variety offers its own set of advantages which we will discuss below.
Face Lit
Face lit channel letters illuminate from the front using acrylic faces and aluminum backs, and are the most frequently seen in commercial settings like shopping malls or outdoor plazas. They come with many font and color choices to help your business stand out at night.
Back-lit channel letters, also referred to as reverse or halo-lit channels, feature aluminum backs with lights shining out from behind giving a halo effect. They’re ideal for projects requiring a sophisticated aesthetic with neon signs in the background that create the same type of aura effect.
Fabricated channel letters start out with a flat sheet of metal, typically aluminum due to its corrosion-resistance, that is cut to form the shape of the returns on each sign’s back and sides, known as returns. They are then bent using computerized bending machines before finally being attached with trim caps in any color of your choosing that match up with your company logo.
Halo Lit
Halo lighting creates an eye-catching glow around an object, making it a dynamic way to draw the eye and draw visitors in. Furthermore, this form of illumination uses only a fraction of the energy consumed by traditional neon signs for signage; making it an economical and eco-friendly solution. Suitable for signage purposes as well as architecture and interior design projects alike, halo lighting is versatile enough to suit various settings ranging from signage through architecture and interior design projects.
Backlit channel letters signs feature aluminum faces and backs mounted away from walls for an eye-catching “halo” effect, also known as reverse pan or halo channel letters. This form of sign can make an impressive statement day or night!
These lighted signs can be ordered with LED modules and power packs attached directly to their Lexan backings, or without them for those wishing to provide their own modules and wires. Each sign comes equipped with 1.5″ wall standoff mounting hardware so you can achieve optimal halo illumination; various LED colors and font styles are also available.
Fabricated
Illuminated channel letter signage is a popular choice among businesses and organizations looking to create an eye-catching storefront. Made of translucent acrylic with LED or neon light bulbs shining through, illuminated channel letter signs offer increased brightness than standard signs and require minimal maintenance costs. They’re durable enough to withstand even extreme weather conditions with ease while being long lasting with minimal upkeep required.
Fabricated channel letters are highly visible both day and night, providing an upscale aesthetic. Crafted from aluminum with acrylic faces that can be painted to suit your branding colors, fabricated channel letters are often combined with LED lighting systems to increase message delivery.
Fabricated channel letters can be mounted directly to a building or onto a raceway – an enclosure of metal that holds lighting and power supplies for channel letter signs – usually painted to match its color to reduce penetrations into buildings and reduce light pollution. Raceways provide multiple channel letter signs in one unified look while providing reduced light pollution.
Custom
There are various lighting options for channel letter signs. A popular choice is Front Lit (standard or standard). This type of sign uses LED’s to illuminate its acrylic face, creating an eye-catching halo effect at night that’s highly noticeable.
Back Lit or Reverse Lit signage has quickly become one of the most sought-after options, employing similar techniques as Front Lit but with lighting emanating from behind the sign to give a more dramatic and eye-catching appearance.
Perforated side lit channel letters are an eye-catching sign that stands out in any setting. Made from aluminum with cut out letters or logos and then covered with translucent acrylic face plates, the sign can then be mounted onto a raceway to reduce building penetrations while hiding its wiring and power supply – perfect for retailers seeking to draw attention to their brand or name! These signs make an unforgettable statement about who and what the business represents.
