Channel letter led lights are eye-catching signs that make a statement and draw customers in to your business. Available in an array of colors, they can also be customized to fit into the needs of any given business.
There are four categories of channel letters: Front-Lit, Halo-Lit, Open Face and Combination Lit. Each style boasts its own look while using various LED modules for illumination.
Bright Colors
Channel letter LED lights offer you the freedom to create an eye-catching sign, without the hassle of neon bulbs and maintenance costs. Furthermore, channel letter LEDs use energy efficient modules which produce much brighter illumination than traditional bulbs.
Bright channel letter signs can quickly grab customers’ attention from afar, providing your business with an effective means of being seen by potential clients. They are versatile signs that can be placed anywhere to promote awareness for its products or services; customizing these signs even further with logos or other design elements can add another level of branding for maximum impact.
There are various types of channel letters, each offering its own benefits. Front lit channel letters are perhaps the most popular choice; these signs utilize LED lighting inserted into their bases that shines through acrylic faces to illuminate them from all directions and are more sustainable than neon signs.
Back-lit channel letters offer another solution for businesses wanting to attract attention from a distance or have limited space on their buildings for front-lit signs. LEDs attached behind the sign illuminate its surface of mounting. These signs feature transparent acrylic backs so the light reflected from its LED’s can halo off it as they shine from within, perfect for businesses wanting a halo effect halo effect when lit from within by creating a back halo effect from LED illumination behind their sign. They’re often utilized by companies looking for eye catching front lit signs to grab attention from afar or those without enough room on their buildings for front lit sign installations.
Combination channel letters offer the best of both front and halo signs. These signs feature translucent acrylic faces with clear acrylic edges, separated from one another by partition panels to allow you to choose different colors for each part of the sign, giving your business an integrated appearance.
One advantage of combination channel letters is their ease of installation on a raceway. This makes the sign easier to set up while keeping it from damage. There are various mounting methods available for these signs as well, including flush mount.
Customization
Channel letter signage offers many opportunities for customization. Images, for instance, can make the sign more eye-catching and help it stand out. Fonts, colors, and styles for lettering also allow for great customization: selecting one similar to what was used for your logo can create a more consistent appearance; alternatively you could have your company name written out all in uppercase letters for maximum impact.
Another way to customize channel letter signage is deciding the type of lighting for it. There are four primary illumination types: front-lit, halo-lit, front/back-lit and open face. Of these four lighting options, front-lit channel letters are most frequently seen using LED bulbs for illumination – making this form of illumination easily observable day or night and ideal for businesses wishing their signage be highly visible from distances.
If you prefer more subtle signage, halo-lit channel letters provide an effective option. They feature an acrylic face which lets the LED bulbs shine through it, providing businesses with unique signage an edge. Another possibility would be front-lit and halo-lit channels combined for a rounded appearance ideal for restaurants and bars.
Finally, your signage can be mounted either with a trim cap or directly to the building facade. A trim cap is an aluminum piece that rests atop signage to form a frame; this can be painted to match your company’s color scheme or be customized specifically to reflect your brand identity.
If you choose to attach channel letters directly to the facade of your building, drilling into its wall is required for mounting. While this option is more costly than trim caps, it will certainly draw more attention when people pass your business by walking or driving past.
Durability
LEDs used in channel letters are more durable than neon tubes that were traditionally employed. Neon is delicate, and damage from sudden jolts to heavy rainfall may result in darkened signs which require repair services to fix. On the contrary, LEDs have been made to withstand all weather and handling without issue – making them an excellent long term investment without worry for repairs or replacements in the near future.
LED signs are more energy-efficient than their neon counterparts, saving money on your electricity bill while being safer to handle due to reduced heat emissions.
These lights offer another advantage, in that they’re highly adaptable. You can tailor them specifically to the brand of your business with options like color choices that help set them apart from competitors.
SloanLED provides channel letter LED lighting products designed to upgrade or replace older signs, from 12V channel letters up to 24V sign and cabinet lighting options. Our kits can be configured with whatever voltage output is necessary – 12V for channel letters to 24V for signs and cabinet lights – as well as featuring an integral transformer which safely reduces voltage output to prevent overloading or potential electrical issues.
Find our products along with an impressive range of LED sign lighting and components on our website, along with sizes to meet all of your signage needs and a quality product that will stand the test of time.
Channel letters typically feature translucent materials like acrylic that allow light to pass through when lit. Their back is typically constructed of rustproof aluminum fastened with returns – sides that create channels – fastened together by bolts called returns and often painted the same hue to blend in seamlessly with their environment.
Safety
Channel letter signs in today’s environmentally-minded society feature energy-saving LED lighting, making them more sustainable than neon and fluorescent bulbs that require significantly more electricity to operate. Furthermore, long-lasting LEDs use less electricity than traditional signs for maintenance costs that are reduced significantly over time.
LEDs are more resilient than neon, and can withstand bumping without shattering, making them the safer option for businesses located in areas with frequent foot traffic. Furthermore, their smaller transformer can cut your electrical consumption by as much as 50 percent over time – saving money that you will notice on your utility bill!
Illuminated channel letters offer one of the greatest attractions: they draw attention from even those passing by without paying much heed to your business, inviting customers in through day and night with their bright illumination.
Illuminated channel letters offer another advantage: their versatility in fabrication. Frames may be constructed of wood, aluminum or steel while letter faces can feature either acrylic front surfaces or closed-face materials for a customized and individualistic appearance that fits with any brand identity strategy. This customization gives your business the power to craft something truly memorable!
Investing in new signage for your company requires careful thought about its installation process. Letters may need to be fabricated or pre-made before being transported without jostling or jostling them en route – transportation has improved since neon letters were commonly used – yet still needs to be handled carefully for successful outcome.
Once the sign is up and running, it’s essential to test its lighting and circuitry to make sure everything works as intended and eliminate future problems with its operation. Also important: installing on a flat surface to avoid bending or scratching acrylic letters while sealing around its edges with silicone caulk to stop moisture seeping through and leading to corrosion of its edges.