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Front/Halo Lit Channel Letters

Front/Halo lit channel letters create a striking appearance because of it's dual-lit illumination. Because light extrudes from both the front and the back, this type of signage can be great to customize by adding different colored vinyl, acrylic or even LEDs, to enhance a customers logo and signage.

Front/Halo lit channel letters create a striking appearance because of it's dual-lit illumination. Because light extrudes from both the front and the back, this type of signage can be great to customize by adding different colored vinyl, acrylic or even LEDs, to enhance a customers logo and signage.

More about Front/Halo Lit Letters

Front/Halo lit channel letter signs are a unique type of signage built with an acrylic faces, front trim cap, aluminum return, polycarbonate back in white or clear, standoffs, and LED modules. These signs can be customized with colored vinyl, digital prints, custom painted backplates, returns, and colored LEDs to create a variety of color combinations and effects.

In certain cases, a Baffle System can be implemented for customers desiring two different color LEDs, one illuminating the front and the other the back. This requires a 5” return and a piece of ACM in the middle of the can to separate the LEDs.

Halo lit signs are versatile and suitable for many environments. However, they are best utilized outdoors due to their high brightness which may be overwhelming indoors. Their exceptional vibrancy makes them ideal for businesses and venues that aim to stand out, such as concert halls and entertainment venues. Nevertheless, any business seeking to make a bold statement can benefit from these signs.

Specifications

Front/Halo Lit Channel Letters Offerings

3", 5" Aluminum Returns

Available in a variety colors and with the option of painting. Custom coil is available at most depths for large quantity orders.

3/16” Acrylic Faces

Our standard front acrylic is 3/16”. We have ⅛” available for smaller sizes and interior signs, and 3/16″ impact modified acrylic for larger signs needing higher durability.

1” Trim Cap

Standard 1” trim caps are available in several colors (see our color charts), but 2” is also available in black, red, and white.

3M Vinyl Or Digital Print

We utilize 3M 3630 vinyl for it’s high quality and consistency, available in several colors. We also can provide high quality 3M digital prints.

Backer Plates

Backer plates are routed and contoured based on electronic file to ensure accuracy and integrity with mounting pattern, and can be custom painted. All jobs come with 1/4″ 20 zinc coated threaded rod and rivnuts.

1/2”-2” Standoffs

Standoffs are usually between 1/2 – 2″, but can be customized, as well as can be painted to match façade and provide a finished product housing for threaded rods.

LEDs and Lighting

We utilize high quality Principle LEDs, available in different colors, as well as RGBw’s, allowing for a unique and customizable look to your channel letter signs.

UL & CUL Approved

We are U.L. 48 Certified. All signage and material are built to this set of regulations. In certain areas local and NEC codes may supersede U.L. and we will need to be notified of those differences.

1/8”-3/16" Polycarb Backs

Used in signs with halo lit back lighting, we can provide either a clear or a white (diffused) polycarb backer. Colored LED’s or applying 3M vinyl can also create unique colored halo effect. Baffles are also available with 5″ returns.

Raceways and Wireways

We can produce high quality custom painted raceways, extruded raceways, and wireways of various sizes, that also works well with backer plates and logos. A backer panel is recommended on raceways with halo lit products.

Size Capabilities

Minimum sizes range from 6”-8” inches depending on the complexity. Due to shipping constraints and integrity of the product, we can only do a single letter or logo up to 25’ in size.

Customizations

DSW can color match and paint with most major brands including Matthews, Pantone, Benjamin Moore, and Sherwin Williams, as well as build other sign customizations like a baffle system for front/halo lit with 5″ returns.

Available in Non-Illumination

This product can be produced as non-illuminated, for customers who want to provide their own LEDs and electrical components. Please specify when ordering.

How They're Made

Ensuring the Quality of Front/Halo Lit Letter Signs

To ensure the quality of our front and halo lit channel letter signs, our letters are U.L Listed, and we use only high-quality materials to produce your sign.

Charts and Diagrams for Front/Halo Lit Letter Components

Front/Halo Lit Channel Letters Gallery

Benefits of Partnering With DSW

The DSW Difference

Customer Service Quality
DSW provides top rate customer service, with a friendly and knowledgeable staff who go above and beyond for you and your customers.
Quick and Accurate Estimates
We provide accurate estimates within hours verses days, and fast representative accessibility, so you can get your questions answered quickly.
Lean Manufacturing
Focusing on efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement, we have streamlined our production process, so we can turn around signs with high quality, in a shorter time frame.
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