Modern businesses have many options available to them to proudly display their names, slogans and logos with pride – channel lettering is among the most eye-catching of these methods.
Named so due to their distinctive back with sides called returns that leave space for LED lighting, channel signs take their name from this feature that creates the “channel” effect that gives these signs their name.
Light Emissions
Front lit channel letters create an eye-catching sign to draw customers in day and night, making your logo and lettering visible from every angle on its face and drawing attention from passersby. They give an upscale appearance which can draw customers to your storefront and increase business.
GE’s LED systems use optical lens technology to provide uniform lighting across a sign, helping reduce costs by decreasing the number of modules required – for instance, an illuminated five-inch depth capitol ‘T’ requires just one string of Tetra modules.
Light diffusers are another integral component of LED strip channel lighting, permitting 85-95% of light through. Selecting the appropriate diffuser for your sign’s VLT can significantly influence its effectiveness; in addition, choosing one may either increase or decrease lighting brightness depending on your design intent for your project.
Durability
Illuminated channel letter signs are made from aluminum which provides strength against fires. Furthermore, their modern aesthetic allows them to meet branding standards.
Illuminated signs will capture attention day and night. Visibility is of critical importance for any business operating within dense shopping areas.
Signs made of aluminum can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Common applications for them include malls, storefronts, offices and commercial buildings – as well as monuments or pylon signs – as well as being customized with paint, vinyl or acrylic to reflect your brand colors or look. Furthermore, LED lights require less electricity than neon tubes which saves money on energy costs.
Customization
Channel Letter signs feature translucent faces illuminated by either neon gas tubes or LED modules, creating an self-contained structure with aluminum backing that acts like an “open channel”. Fabricated letters may feature acrylic faces which can be tailored specifically to the brand guidelines of any company.
Font styles, colors and sizes of nighttime signage vary considerably and include your organization’s logo or symbol. This form of advertising is perfect for businesses that operate after dark such as restaurants, bars and convenience stores.
Signs are typically composed of flat sheets of metal that have been cut and bent with computer-driven machines to add dimension. Their sides, known as returns, may range in depth from three to eight inches for additional dimension and LED illumination; and can even be finished off with plastic or aluminum trim caps.
Visibility
Channel letter signs are among the most versatile signage options available to businesses. Their effective in drawing passersby’s attention at any time of day or night makes them popular choices for storefronts and commercial buildings; additionally they’re more cost-effective alternatives to neon signs than ever.
Front-lit channel letters (also referred to as face-illuminated or illuminated channel letters) utilize LED lighting on each character face for easy reading in low lighting environments and providing good distance visibility while permitting vibrant color combinations. This type of sign allows easy legibility of signage against dark backgrounds while being easily noticeable from far distances.
Back-lit channel letters use cut vinyl or translucent aluminum to produce different lighting and color effects on their sign’s face, making this an excellent option for restaurants, bars and businesses that operate after hours. Spacers may be added between each letter for an enhanced “halo effect”, making each appear chrome during the day while lit at night.
