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Light Diffusion in Illuminated  Signage
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In this Article
Illuminated Basics
Opal Acrylic
Transparency
Sign Materials
Trade Terms
Descriptive Images

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Trade Terms

Trade Term:
Trade Term CMYK Illuminated is a general term used to describe an image, material or product that has artificial lighting applied to increase the lustre of the products brightness, which is  controlled by outside elements. In other words to create a full color image that can be seen all hours, night and day.
 Trade Term:
Trade term Print ResolutionTransparency:  Transparency is the passable light that penetrates / pass through your sign face without diffusion. If your signage is excessively transparent, lacing UV qualities and exterior grade composites this will result in reduced sign life, poor viewing and problems later.
Considering Weather Elements

Rain: Your illuminated sign is electrical and exposed to the elements. Only qualified electrical contractors should install, repair or maintain your light boxes.

Wind: Wind has an effect of a sail. Do not reduce any bracketing systems, structure speciation or footings when considering a sign.

 

Illuminated Signage Basics

Illuminated Signs and lit signage are fantastic and powerful advertising mechanics. Used correctly, a business can rely on the front sign to attract new clients all hours, convey a message of business professionalism and importantly, increase your business.

Generally, Illuminated signs are designed and made to last for a long period. Illuminated signs can be fixed directly to buildings, freestanding on poles and abut from buildings. QuickSmart modern design programs allow a combination of lighting design, artwork design and cut out laser lettering to achieve incredible results that pull customers.

When choosing to purchase an illuminated sign consider the following:

  • Safety - both from wind, sign face, framework and negative human factors
  • Illumination value - strength of lighting, artwork clarity, immovable obstructions and message
  • Height - this is an important factor when designing signage (see E zine Height of Signage) 
  • Color schemes
  • Transparency values - spread of light to create an even illumination. When manufactured correctly, your illuminated signs should show slight over shadowing. This ensures the maximum illumination. When no over shadowing occurs, you may be losing impact and distance of view.
  • Blue wool Scale.  This determines the lightfast qualities of materials.

Making a Sign Illuminated

Light boxes suited for illumination can be made from aluminum moldings, fabricated sheet metal or plastic moldings. Importantly, the design and cost should achieve all the qualities above.
The light box (right) is set to a timer and light clarity meter. This allows the sign to automatically switch on as the sun sets on horizon and automatically turn off at a specified time. These controls can be easily site installed by your qualified electrician.
Sign Materials best suited to illuminated signage

Colorbond Sign Acrylic Opal
Acrylic Opal is a translucent product specifically designed to allow light transmission and evenly spread the glow of your signage. QuickSmart use various thickness.

  • 3mm suitable for under verandah light boxes
  • 4.5mm suitable for mid size light boxes
  • 6mm suitable for larger signs

Coreflute Sign, corflute sign Flex Face - Flex Face material is similar to banner PVC however is designed to specifically allow light transmission. Available in White, the color is slightly tinted pink/purple (3%)
Benefits:  Longer illuminated signage as seen on bridges, large billboards etc are produced with this material. Specific tension clamps are used to ensure tight stretching and even sign face appearance. 

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Choosing Correct Tubes

Wattage, spacing between the florescent tubes, distance and thickness of the sign box and internal colors are important factors when choosing tubes. QuickSmart internally coat most sign boxes white to assist the refection value of internal lighting. Occasionally, internal sections may be coated a separate color to assist the exterior artwork illumination area.

When replacing tubes, it should be remembered that electrical works inside are originally supplied to a specific wattage, ratings and electrical supply. Please replace any tubes with original illumination settings.

Image shows typical internal works for illuminated signage. 

  • Fabricated Moldings

  • Internal Clamps

  • Florescent lamps (tubes)

  • Suitable wiring connections.

  • Tip: Keep all wiring away from sign face to avoid shadowing.
Maintenance and Replacing Florescent Tubing.
QuickSmart design and manufacture every light box for easy tube replacement. The main sign face can be slid left or right / up or down to access the tubes.

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