Channel letter LED lights offer an attractive way to add lighting and increase brand recognition, while remaining environmentally-friendly by using less electricity than neon signs.
Channel letters are metal (usually aluminum) or plastic fabricated objects with letters and shapes mounted to aluminum faces and returns (or backs). Channel letters can either be lit from either direction; typically front-lighting is preferred but this option may also be explored.
Front-Lit
Front-lit channel letters, the most widely used form of illuminated signage, typically incorporate LED illumination that shines through translucent acrylic faces to produce an eye-catching glow and attract customer interest. Retailers and businesses often utilize this form of illuminated signage because it creates an eye-catching glow that grabs customers’ attention.
Faces of front-lit signs may be constructed from various materials, including aluminum and stainless steel. Aluminum faces are usually routed and bent using computerized bending machines; then their edges are finished off using aluminum or plastic trim caps to hold their acrylic faces in place and prevent breakage – modern manufacturing techniques allow for extremely clean trim cap edges.
Some companies choose to combine both front-lit and back-lit signs in their business signage for an eye-catching aesthetic. These combination signs allow light to flow through both acrylic faces and aluminum returns, creating an eye-catching halo effect which makes their sign highly visible day or night to passersby.
Back-Lit
This type of channel letter is lit from both ends for an eye-catching visual effect that’s easily noticeable at night. Businesses can take advantage of this signage solution with customizable, energy efficient, and low maintenance signage solutions that stand out from competition.
Back-lit signs (also referred to as halo lit or reverse pan channel letters) utilize translucent acrylic faces with aluminum returns for elegantly illuminated outline of your brand name and logo. Customizable to your specific branding aesthetic, back-lit signs give off an aura of professionalism and quality that other sign formats cannot.
Back-lit channel letters require access to an electrical junction in the wall or ceiling for proper installation, so we advise consulting a sign professional for more information about back-lit channel letters. They’re an ideal choice for commercial business owners who wish to attract customers in an engaging manner and are suitable both indoors and outdoors, where their illumination color can match that of their brand logo or storefront for optimal aesthetic results.
Halo-Lit
Halo-illuminated channel letters signs offer businesses looking to project an elegant aesthetic an ideal way to do so. Available in an array of fonts and styles, these signs can be fully tailored to meet the branding and visual identity needs of their business.
Halo-lit signage offers businesses a highly energy-efficient lighting solution. By employing LED bulbs to produce the halo effect, this type of signage consumes less power and produces far less heat compared to conventional sources, helping businesses cut energy costs while decreasing environmental impact.
When designing face lighted channel letters, it’s essential that the illuminated halo around each letter should match its face color for maximum legibility and visibility in low light environments. To achieve even illumination across your signage design it with 1.5-inch strike depth for even illumination.
Custom Design
Custom designed channel letter signs will set your brand apart and increase its exposure. Choose from various illumination options and font styles for the perfect look to represent your business. Our high-quality trim caps and acrylic faces ensure long term use; additionally we use minimal screws when attaching each face to the channel for an unobtrusive, professional appearance.
Dependent upon your location, installing a channel letter might require a permit – however it’s worth the investment because this form of signage will attract passersby throughout the day and night.
Combination-Lit Channel Letters are illuminated from both the front and back for an eye-catching “halo” effect, making them perfect for businesses that wish to attract attention from both sides of the street. Plus, these signs come in a range of colors to meet any branding requirements your company may have.
