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What Are Raceway Mounted Channel Letters?

Posted by Gary Baron on Tue, May 24, 2016 @ 01:30 PM

There are three main functions that good exterior signs must serve. They must enhance your brand image, display information, and attract customers. When you choose raceway mounted channel letters in North Jersey, you can achieve all of these objectives. Read on to learn how these markers from The Sign Center can benefit your enterprise.

How Raceways Work

What are raceway mounted channel letters?

Screenshot courtesy of Howard Industries

If you are looking for a cost-effective and convenient way to mount channel letters to the façade of your building, look no further than raceways. When you install channel letters individually, they each must have their own special wiring. Then, they require a lot of drilling as each is mounted to the wall of your venue.

This is not the case with raceways. Our all-aluminum system includes everything you need in one package. The raceway includes an integral transformer heat sink and mounting platform, water-resistant hinge-able cover that allows for easy access to internal parts, and an integral mounting flange. Basically, all of the wiring and electrical components are housed in the raceway. The letters are attached to the raceway. And, the raceway is then mounted to your building with minimal drilling. We paint the raceway to match the color of your facility, so the untrained eye can’t even tell it is there.

Raceway Mounted Channel Letters in North Jersey

There are a number of reasons why our clients typically prefer raceway mounted channel letters in North Jersey. For one, they are more affordable than wiring individual letters since they require less additional labor. It is also easier to access the electrical components if you ever need maintenance or repairs. In addition, many property management companies and landlords require you to use raceways because they want to keep the amount of drilling into the façade of their building to a minimum.

Why Use Raceway Mounted Channel Letters?

Illuminated channel letter signs in North Jersey

Illuminated channel letters are a must if your business is open after dark. They will serve as a beacon to consumers looking for your products at night. Best of all, we use LEDs to light channel letters. This has several benefits. First, LEDs are an eco-friendly, safe, and energy efficient source of illumination. Compared to neon tubes and fluorescent lights, they will keep your electric bills down. LEDs also have a lifespan of up to 50,000 hours of continuous use, so you will also save on maintenance and replacement costs.

Raceway mounted channel letters are completely customizable. Our skilled technicians can produce letters of any typeface, color, or size. We can also precisely reproduce your logo using these markers. You can choose to have the light shine through the acrylic face of your letters, through an open back to produce a halo effect, or both.

At The Sign Center, we take care of every step of the process. We start by performing a site survey and taking measurements. We then provide you with art proofs of what the finished sign will look like. Next, we secure a sign permit for your new marker. We then fabricate the channel letters and install them at a time that is convenient for you.

To get started, contact us today for a free quote.

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Topics: Guide to Channel Letters North Jersey, Raceway mounted channel letters North Jersey, What are raceway mounted channel letters

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