Channel letters are internally illuminated three-dimensional letters or logos used to display your business name or message. You have the option of either front lighting or backlighting them depending on your preference.
Fabricating these signs begins with a router cutting aluminum sheets into letter shapes. Next, computer-driven bending and shaping machines form their returns into signs.
Customization
Channel letters make an effective storefront signage solution, and can be custom fabricated in a range of fonts and colors to reflect your brand identity. Furthermore, they come in a range of sizes with illumination or non-illumination depending on your requirements.
Back and sides of a sign are typically constructed out of aluminum sheeting bent using automated machines and then painted to match either standard colors or custom hues chosen to coordinate with an acrylic face being placed onto it. Finally, it’s fastened together using something known as a trim cap to secure its position on top.
Front lit channel letters are among the most sought-after types of channel letter signs, featuring aluminum backs, aluminum sides (called returns ), acrylic faces illuminated by LED tubes, and lighting that creates an “halo” effect that’s hard to miss.
LED Lighting
Front lit channel letters are among the most sought-after types of illuminated business signage, offering a diverse array of fonts, colors and shapes that fit seamlessly with any brand identity. Furthermore, front lit channel letters offer easy customer viewing from distance due to its high readability.
These signs feature aluminum back and side returns (called returns ) custom painted to your specifications, followed by fitting with an acrylic face of any color of your choosing and LED lights which produce a “halo” effect around each letter.
These signs offer programmable lighting options, enabling you to control both color and intensity of their illumination. Utilizing energy-saving LEDs that can save up to 80% on electricity costs, they come equipped with an enclosure to protect it from moisture and debris build-up; installation options include raceway or wall.
Durability
Channel letter signs are constructed from rugged yet lightweight materials like aluminum that make them extremely weatherproof and easily repairable, offering more versatility than neon or LED signs and fitting into branding standards more seamlessly. They’re easy to transport when necessary too, making this sign type ideal for use outdoors or even near fire sources. Plus they look professional while meeting branding standards!
Channel letter signs are formed from flat sheet metal, usually aluminum, that has been run through computer-driven bending and shaping machines to shape its back. Returns create the enclosed channel this type of signage is known for with depths ranging between 3-8 inches depending on local regulations in your area. Once attached to its back and painted or shaded accordingly (either standard colors or branding-specific PMS shades are usually employed), your signage is certain to look its best over time.
Installation
Channel letters are three-dimensional metal (aluminum or plastic) or plastic signs which can be illuminated to add visual impact and draw attention. Common uses for channel letters include storefront signage, strip malls and offices to promote a business and make an impressionful first impression upon passersby. They can also be integrated into ground signs like monument or pylon signs for consistent corporate branding presentations.
Front lit channel letters are highly visible day and night, making them one of the most sought-after types. Starting with a flat sheet of aluminum that has been cut using a router into the desired letter shape, then its returns coiled around its backside and bent into shape before it’s custom painted to your desired color and fitted with LED lighting fixtures for lighting effects.
LED modules and neon tubes are mounted to each letter using waterproof connectors, with wiring run to an on-site power source – usually situated behind or within your building’s facade.
