Push Throughs & Faux Neon
Push-through signs are distinctive and eye-catching signage that combines dimensional letters with a soft, elegant glow. These signs create a captivating effect by pushing acrylic material through the face of an aluminum sheet.
Faux neon signs replicate the classic neon effect using a similar style of push through acrylic, and LED lights. Unlike traditional glass-formed neon signs, faux neon offers versatility and energy efficiency.
Push-through signs are distinctive and eye-catching signage that combines dimensional letters with a soft, elegant glow. These signs create a captivating effect by pushing acrylic material through the face of an aluminum sheet.
Faux neon signs replicate the classic neon effect using a similar style of push through acrylic, and LED lights. Unlike traditional glass-formed neon signs, faux neon offers versatility and energy efficiency.
Push-through Signs
Push through signage is built with aluminum backs and returns, LED lights, with the letters and shapes cut out of a front aluminum panel, and a white or clear acrylic panel of ¼” to 1” in depth, that is routed to match the front panel cutouts, and then pushed through the opening of the front panel. It is then secured using mechanical fasteners, or epoxy chemical adhesive (pending on whether it is intended for indoor or outdoor use, and the size). The acrylic material that is pushed through creates a three-dimensional depth that when illuminated, will appear more striking. Vinyl or digital prints can be applied to the top of the acrylic to add a custom appearance, which is a great way for customers to showcase their brand logos and colors.
Faux Neon Signs
Similar to push throughs is faux neon or fake neon signs. It is built with the same push through method, however, it works with a routed clear acrylic, either in a shape, a letter contour, or even as a letter itself, in a thinner stroke to match the look of neon tubing. This display gives a distinct look and effect, but without the higher energy costs and the instability of neon/mercury gasses and glass tubing. To get the bright color effect, vinyl can be applied to be back of the acrylic, so the LED glow shows through.
Push Through and Faux Neon signs offer a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and visually captivating solution for various applications. From commercial signage to home decor and event decorations, the benefits of investing in these sign types make them an appealing choice for those seeking to add a touch of brilliance and creativity to their space or brand.
Specifications
Push Throughs & Faux Neon Offerings
Available in a variety colors and with the option of painting. Custom coil is available at most depths for large quantity orders.
Faces for push through and faux neon use painted .063 aluminum or .090 aluminum, in conjunction with 1/4″ and up to 1″ acrylic pushed through routed cutouts.
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.
Backplates 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.
We can produce high quality custom painted raceways, extruded raceways, and wireways of various sizes, that also works well with backplates and logos.
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.
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.
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.
Because the letters are routed from a single piece of aluminum, they can be be produced smaller then standard channel letters. These letters do well from small to medium sizes.
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.
How They're Made
Ensuring the Quality of Push Throughs & Faux Neon
This product is made with U.L. certified electrical components, and top of the line raceway, acrylic, and LEDs. We only use high-quality materials to produce your sign.
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