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Trade Terms
Trade Term:
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.
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Trade Term:
Transparency:
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. |
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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.
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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.
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Sign Materials best suited
to illuminated signage
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
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.
Illuminated
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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.
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Image shows typical internal
works for illuminated signage.
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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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