Channel letters are three-dimensional metal or plastic letters commonly found on public and commercial buildings for exterior signage purposes. They can be illuminated using LED (the most popular choice) or neon lighting to add additional flair.
Productivity- A machine can enact in one day what may take skilled hand benders a week. This frees up your shop owner or metal bending staff for revenue-producing work.
Customization
Illuminated channel letter signs make a powerful statement and can help set your business apart from competitors. They’re designed to be visible both day and night, and can be placed in various places around your office. Crafted from metal or plastic with LED illumination providing additional savings over neon bulbs while still creating an eye-catching display, illuminated channel letters make an eye-catching display that stands out against competitors.
Signs come in various shapes and sizes, with numerous customization options. Backlighting or halo lighting may be selected – with the former using LED strips that light up when turned on; for the latter pointing a light from behind to create an ambient glow.
Formed channels feature a plastic base covered by an injection-molded cover made from either flat, spherical, or “prismatic” (faceted) plastic. Their face may feature translucent light-diffusing colored plastic which may be printed using cut vinyl for colorful effects or creating a halo effect. There are two methods for mounting these signs – directly onto building walls or via raceways – but landlords tend to favor raceway mounting due to reduced number of holes required to install signs.
Durability
Stainless steel channel letters are long-lasting and elegant in appearance, perfect for use indoors or out. Available in natural satin/brushed, polished, titanium and translucent face insert colors for enhanced low light visibility UL Certification is also provided for these letters.
Back-illuminated channel letters have long been favored as signage due to the halo effect created by back-lighting, making them a versatile solution. Front or reverse illumination options can be chosen, as well as various acrylic faces from which to select for front or reverse-illumination. They can be made into any shape and size to meet business requirements and make for great additions on building facades, strip malls and retail centers.
These signs feature a distinctive halo effect that is visible both day and night, creating an easy way for customers to recognize your location. Their low maintenance costs and long lifespan make them superior lighting options while the corrosion resistance makes them superior sign options.
Lightweight
Front-lit channel letters are an affordable and highly visible signage choice that can be tailored to match the logo of any business or organization. Furthermore, their durability makes them suitable for outdoor locations as well as office atriums.
Front lit signs are generally constructed from translucent materials like acrylic or polycarbonate, with their face usually printed using digital printing technology and sides and returns cut using a CNC router based on production file specifications. They then join with one another by welding, which must then be polished smooth to complete their look.
Trim cap front-lit channels are an increasingly popular choice among businesses that want to differentiate themselves from competitors and draw in pedestrians. Offering a modern aesthetic and easily installed onto any wall surface, they boast sleek lighting features and offer impressive visual impact.
Affordable
Channel letter signs are an attractive, professional way to identify a storefront or building. Customizable to any shape and size, front-lit or reverse-lit versions are typically produced. Logos add further visual impact while helping customers recognize your brand name.
No matter whether or not your sign is illuminated, you can still make it stand out with its eye-catching font, shape, and colors. Furthermore, LED lights used in these types of signs are significantly more energy-efficient than neon.
Pan channel letters consist of metal pan enclosures fabricated to the shape of letters that can be mounted directly to your building’s fascia. Commonly seen at shopping centers, but can also be seen on street corners and public buildings, these signs offer high visibility day and night and represent an invaluable investment for businesses seeking new clients.
