Indoor Display Letters
Outdoor Building Letters
Lighted Metal Letters
Lighted Plastic Letters
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Dime shows reflectivity of the metal finish.
Dime shows reflectivity of the metal finish.
Mounting Hardware
STRAP MOUNT
Thin metal straps recessed into the back and soldered to return. Stud boss welded to strap to receive threaded studs. The strap helps strengthen returns of the letter. This is the default mounting method for fabricated letters. Not for use with LED lighting systems as shadowing may occur.
SIDE MOUNT
Stainless L bracket with bosses to receive threaded studs is glued to inside return. Due to bracket size, a minimum 4″ h igh and minimum 1/2″deep letter and stroke is required
SHADOW FREE MOUNT
Threaded metal stud mount glued to the inside of the can. Thread size 10–24 for letters up to 12″ high. Thread size 1/4-20 for letters greater than 12″ and up to 24″. Smaller letters could also use this mount to receive pads with studs for a flush pad mount. Stroke and depth limitations may apply.
REMOVABLE CAN
Stainless steel L brackets with stud bosses to receive threaded studs are attached to letter returns with truss head machine screws. This hardware allows metal cans to be removed from the Lexan backs after installation to service LEDs and wiring. Designed for Halo lit letters.
STEEL BACK
Steel backs are laser cut to fit within the inside of the return. This is not a perfect “puzzle” fit but is close. L brackets are glued to the inside return of the can. The steel is attached to the L bracket in one of two ways: 1. Loose tacked (welded), which is not removable. 2. Holes drilled through steel to allow for a pan head screw into the L bracket. Both methods have holes drilled for mounting studs. Backs are available raw, finished, or painted steel. Steel backs are recessed slightly to allow screw heads to be flush with the back of the letter.
LEXAN BACK
Lexan backs are cut to fit within the inside of the return. This is not a perfect “puzzle” fit but is close. L brackets are glued to the inside return of the can. The Lexan is attached to the L bracket with stainless flat head screws. Lexan is flush with the back of the letter. Holes are drilled through Lexan to allow for mounting studs into L brackets. Lexan is available in clear or light diffusing.
BOTTOM STUD
Holes and bosses in bottom to receive threaded studs. Letters over 12″ will require our Engineered Stud. Rounded letters will require some flattening. This method can only be selected on letters with a Lexan or steel back. Tie-backs (not included) are recommended for a safe installation on letters over 8″.
A newer variation to the lighted channel letters is the addition of an acrylic back or front that is made from 1/4", 1/2" or 3/4" clear acrylic. The purpose of this addition is to provide edge illumination to the side of the letters. This can be done with both halo and face lighted letters.
Foundry is one such installation that incorporates trimless design. The advantage for indoor use is that it limits the spread of the light on the background which gives better definition to the individual letters and less light spread which may be undesirable in a mall type setting
