Channel letters are customizable metal or plastic three-dimensional signs designed to enhance visibility and brand presence for businesses. Featuring durability and flexibility as well as vibrant illumination options, channel letters provide eye-catching signage solutions that help increase the exposure and brand presence of organizations.
Determine Sign Dimensions: Determine font and style according to business branding guidelines, then measure and cut acrylic sheets into letter shapes according to desired dimensions.
Aesthetics
Channel letter signs are flexible and attractive pieces of signage that make an ideal statement about any commercial business. Available in various font sizes, styles and colors – and illuminated in various ways – channel letter signs provide businesses with versatile solutions that add value. From conceptualization through fabrication, illumination options and installation – channel letter signs offer businesses exactly what they need!
Popular types of channel letters for sale include front lit, reverse lit and dual-lit signs with aluminum faces and backs that can be painted any custom or standard color, fastened together using non-corrosive materials for maximum protection from the elements and shaking/vibrating effects. They can also be mounted flush mount and raceway mount to keep a clean aesthetic and use LED bulbs which offer increased energy efficiency and longevity compared to other lighting sources.
Durability
Channel letter signage is composed of sturdy materials designed to withstand all forms of weather conditions – hot or cold temperatures, wind gusts and all forms of precipitation can affect this form of signage; moreover, its durability outlives other forms. It will stand the test of time.
Channel letters are typically constructed out of aluminum on all four sides and acrylic in front, which allows it to be illuminated from within with neon or LED illumination. Their faces may feature either molded plastic or cut vinyl panels; though any color of either can be chosen as long as light shines through at night.
Illuminated channel letters can help bring customers into your store during evening hours, as the light-up element makes your business stand out from its competition. In addition, you may choose halo lighting which creates an eye-catching soft glow around its sign.
Lighting
Channel letter signs are internally illuminated signs with various lighting effects that make them an economical and effective means of displaying your logo or message to potential clients. They offer cost savings over traditional signage solutions while still being highly effective displays for indoor/outdoor use.
Standard channel letters are made by shaping sheet metal – typically aluminum since it will not rust – into a solid “can” in the shape of your sign. Once complete, translucent plastic faces typically 3/16″ thick acrylic or polycarbonate are cut to fit on open faces of channel letters, then finished off by attaching trim cap borders around their faces and returns for an attractive finished look.
Reverse-Lit or Halo-Lit channel letters feature transparent acrylic in their back that allows light to diffuse through, producing an ethereal glow referred to as the “Halo Effect.” They’re often found on building faces or storefronts and come equipped with two different mounting methods – either directly onto walls or via raceway mounts housing the electrical wiring and power supplies.
Installation
Channel letter signs make a striking statement both day and night and are frequently found in storefront signage, malls, commercial or public buildings. Different from dimension letters in that they’re internally lit with different colored lighting bulbs for optimal visibility; additionally made from quality materials for greater sophistication and depth; great addition to monument or pylon signs as well!
A molded plastic base supports the sign, which is covered with either a spherical or flat plastic face for cover and painting, which allows 85-95% light through. This light can then be reflected back onto the sign face creating a halo effect.
Channel letter bending machines can save both time and effort in your shop by speeding up the bending process significantly, leaving skilled tradespeople free to focus their energy on other revenue-generating projects.
