LED channel letters are a highly visible form of signage that helps businesses attract customers while building an image of professionalism and quality. Furthermore, these energy efficient signs reduce operating costs over time, saving companies both money and effort in terms of ongoing expenses.
GE’s Tetra MiniMAX and PowerMAX technology allows more letters to be illuminated using fewer modules compared to competing solutions due to superior light scattering performance and brighter LEDs.
Brightness
LED strip channel light output can be altered depending on the diffuser chosen; most often matte coating provides greater light scattering for increased brightness while simultaneously helping reduce glare.
Another key consideration in creating strip channels is design. Many older LED modules were peeled off and adhered to routed or fabricated channel letters using adhesive strips; these early LED modules did not work well with shallow depth signs such as these.
Today there are various LED module product lines available to address these challenges. GE’s Tetra miniMAX and PowerMAX product lines allow signage manufacturers to use one string of LED modules where two strings were required with earlier generation Tetra products; this increases efficiency and saves both the sign manufacturer and customer money. Furthermore, their optical lens enables these newer generation modules to illuminate a larger area than previous generation GE LED modules.
Durability
LED illumination can significantly enhance a business’ visibility in areas without direct sunlight, or when sunlight is too intense for reading signs. However, its lifespan depends upon a number of factors including its material construction, where and how often maintenance occurs.
To ensure LEDs maintain an even brightness for an extended period, they are often “binned”, or grouped with LEDs that share similar properties in terms of color, flux (brightness) and forward voltage. Unfortunately not all manufacturers claim lifetimes for all their LEDs.
Channel letters are made from aluminum sheeting that can be painted any color. Their returns, called curves, are bent using computerized bending and shaping machines before the face (usually acrylic) is attached using trim cap borders for a finished appearance. They can be front lit, reverse lit or dual lit; there are even options available with open faces!
Styles
Channel letter lighting comes in many styles to meet any budget, business type and branding need. Select font styles best-suited to your brand identity as well as use of programmable LED lighting to make signs more aesthetically pleasing at night.
Backs of channels are constructed with aluminum and can be painted any color you desire, while acrylic faces are held securely by trim caps made without screws or rivets for an aesthetically pleasing and more long-term solution.
Front-lit channel letters are the go-to sign style. Illuminated by neon or LED modules inside their can, each letter’s face can be illuminated using neon or LED modules that illuminate its face with neon light or LED modules. A halo effect can be added by using translucent vinyl applied directly onto its face for an elegant and eye-catching appearance of your sign.
Energy Efficiency
Channel letter signage is an effective way to build your business brand and visibility. Available in various fonts, sizes, and colors – channel letter signs can add flair to any branding campaign while drawing in customers at night! Made from translucent acrylic which illuminates during the day time hours – they draw customers’ eyes while remaining easy for distant readers to read from a distance.
LED lighting has unlocked a world of opportunities for classic channel letter signs. Now they can be built at lower costs with greater versatility than ever before.
LED illumination is more concentrated than that provided by neon tubes, reducing power usage significantly and leading to significant savings on utility costs. Furthermore, the longer lifespan and easier replacement make LED a superior signage choice.
