LED channel lettering has quickly become one of the go-to business signage options for companies looking to stand out from the competition and draw in new customers after dark. You can customize it according to your brand and incorporate into the look of your storefront or office.
Channel letter signs typically feature acrylic faces which may be clear or opaque depending on their intended use.
1. Impact Modified Acrylic
Channel letters are an effective way for businesses to make an eye-catching statement that captures passerby attention. Lit from both front and back using energy-saving LED modules for maximum brightness and durability, these customizable signs make a powerful impression and help set yourself apart from competition.
No matter which LED screen you select, your overall channel letter sign price will depend on multiple factors such as design, installation, and power supply. LEDs tend to come at a premium due to their quality product but tend to outlive traditional bulbs in terms of durability, longetivity and weather-resistance – an especially valuable attribute in outdoor signs that will be subjected to adverse elements over an extended period.
Impact-modified acrylic is the preferred material for most sign applications. As a continuous-process plastic that’s up to 30 times stronger than double-strength window glass and 50 times stronger than polished wire glass, impact-modified acrylic offers excellent processing characteristics such as being machined, sawed, drilled, routed with ease. Furthermore, its heat resistance (up to 160F degrees Fahrenheit) means it keeps its shape even under these extreme temperatures – perfect for thermoformed signage faces!
Acrylic is an extremely flexible material with exceptional visual impact, making it the go-to material for front lit channels made up of an aluminum back, aluminum sides (known as returns), and an acrylic face in any desired hue. Each return and face are custom painted before being mounted to a trim cap to complete a channel letter.
Polycarbonate sheet offers another option, offering similar appearance and higher impact resistance than acrylic. Fabricators can easily form it into intricate shapes while being less likely to crack than standard acrylic. UV stable and thermoforming-friendly properties make polycarbonate an economical choice; reel stock also enables fabricators to purchase exactly the size that their project requires.
2. Premium LED Modules
LED channel letters offer an effective and stylish way to highlight your business name and logo with lighting. Boasting numerous features that make them appealing to businesses across different sectors, these signs can either be backlit or front lit and come in various font sizes and colors – plus they use less energy than traditional neon signage making them a more sustainable solution! Moreover, their low heat emissions reduce fire risks considerably making LED lights safer for use in commercial settings.
Front-lit LED channel letters are one of the most widely-used forms of channel letter signage, featuring stainless-steel returns and acrylic fronts designed to evenly illuminate letters. Pantone-matched color options and custom finishes such as brushed or polished finishes can be chosen. Back-lit signs offer dramatic lighting solutions; these signs feature welded stainless-steel returns paired with acrylic fronts that can be painted to match branding needs or backlit with electroplated surfaces for dramatic lighting effects. Backlit signs come in an assortment of Pantone-matched colors or customized with either brushed, polished or electroplated finishes for dramatic signage!
Premium LED modules are essential components of an LED channel letter sign, incorporating high-grade Samsung diodes with an enhanced, diffused lens to produce brighter illumination. In addition, these premium modules boast longer lifespan and superior light transmission compared to standard ones – they even come batch coded for consistency in all signs produced with them!
Premium modules are suitable for a range of applications, from front-lit and backlit LED channel letters, lightboxes and more to retail applications with vibrant, accurate colors. Their high CRI (Color Rendering Index) makes them the ideal choice for retail use as their vibrant hues provide vibrant imagery and accurate hues that please customers. Furthermore, these premium modules include an integrated circuit which maintains constant current to eliminate flickering or fading found in cheaper LED modules – essential features when creating channel letter signs as they ensure all letters illuminate equally across all letters.
3. Reverse-Lit Channel Letters
Reverse-Lit Channel Letters, also referred to as back-lit or halo-lit signs, offer businesses looking to stand out from the competition an ideal way to do just that. Perfect for restaurants, salons and retail stores looking to capture customer attention after darktime; these signs work by reflecting light from neon bulbs or LEDs behind each letter resulting in a bright halo around each letter and can attract customers all night long. Although most commonly associated with restaurants these signs are an effective solution for any company looking to attract customers after dark; these unique signs work by reflecting light off each letter creating an impressive bright halo around each letter which can help grab customers attention at night time – making this sign suitable not just for restaurants!
Reverse-lit channel letters create a striking, sophisticated aesthetic for any business, making an immediate first impression and instantly drawing customers in after dark. Their distinctive halo effect draws customers’ eyes while exuding prestige and refinement – ideal for restaurants, high-end retail locations or bars/pubs/grills! Typically made of aluminum faces and returns raised off walls or raceways so LED or neon illumination can shine through and cast a halo over each letter, this style of sign can attract customers at restaurants, high-end retail locations as well as bars/pubs/grills needing customers after dark such as bars/pubs/grills!
Reverse-lit channel letters offer more than their aesthetic appeal; they also make an ideal outdoor choice due to their durability and ability to withstand elements, including heavy winds. You can customize their size, font style, lighting intensity and mounting method according to your individual requirements and mounting method preferences. In addition, reverse-lit channel letters require minimal upkeep while being energy efficient over time with proper maintenance and cleaning practices.
Reverse-lit channel letters come in an assortment of colors and finishes, so you’re sure to find the ideal match for your business. From indoor use to outdoor displays, these signs provide an effective way to draw customers in and increase sales revenue.
At the core of reverse-lit channel letters is using professional materials that diffuse light effectively and look professional. Aluminum is an ideal material as it’s strong yet lightweight; temperature resistant; comes in various thicknesses; plus acrylic provides sleek and modern faces to complete your sign’s modern appearance – available in an array of colors.
4. Customization
Illuminated channel letter signage is an ideal solution for businesses that wish to increase their visibility. From retail shops to service locations, channel letters have proven successful at drawing passersby’s attention and adding an eye-catching flare. In today’s ever-evolving public relations and marketing landscape, creating a brand image that stands out is crucial; channel letters offer businesses an ideal chance to do just this by displaying logos, names or slogans while getting people’s attention as they pass by.
Customized LED channel letter signage comes in various shapes and sizes and lighting techniques can be applied. Front lit channels are popular due to their ability to be seen from far while still producing an eye-catching glow; another popular method involves back lighting the signage for deeper color saturation and an attractive halo effect. A popular trend involves exposed neon channel letters which offer classic vintage appeal suitable for many different businesses.
Fabricating custom channel letters is an arduous process that may take days or weeks depending on the size and complexity of your sign. First, each letter is digitally mapped out before its backs and faces are routed from aluminum, acrylic (indoor use only), polycarbonate or any combination thereof for outdoor signs. Next comes calculation, welding together, shaping and finally anodized aluminum or brushed steel end caps and mounting brackets are created as the finishing touches.
Choose a font suitable for your sign is an integral step in customization, as many companies provide predefined font lists while others may work with you to develop something tailored specifically to your business identity. It is also essential that legibility be considered, since this will influence how people read it.
