ESSENTIAL — BUDGET 3D CHANNEL LETTERS
25mm return. 1.0mm galvanised steel painted. 3mm extruded acrylic face. Generic SMD modules — hotspots visible close-up. IP54. Generic CE driver.
The most common commercial sign in Australia. The difference between cheap and premium is not obvious from 10 metres. Get closer, turn the power on at night, and every detail shows.
25mm return. 1.0mm galvanised steel painted. 3mm extruded acrylic face. Generic SMD modules — hotspots visible close-up. IP54. Generic CE driver.
30mm return — more shadow depth. 1.2mm aluminium powder coat. 5mm cast acrylic (Plexiglas equiv) — no hotspots at viewing distance. Tier-1 LED 120 LED/m. IP65 CE. Named-brand driver. Pantone to RAL matching.
40mm return — dramatic shadow. 1.5mm brushed aluminium or SS304. 8mm cast acrylic — zero hotspot. Samsung equiv 5-step MacAdam. IP67 IEC cert. Meanwell driver. Spectrophotometer Pantone. SS316 option for coastal Perth.
| Spec | Essential | Premium ★ | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Depth | 25mm | 30mm | 40mm |
| Return Material | 1.0mm galvanised steel | 1.2mm aluminium powder coat | 1.5mm brushed aluminium / SS304 |
| Acrylic Face | 3mm extruded | 5mm cast (Plexiglas/equiv) | 8mm cast — zero hotspot |
| LED | Generic SMD modules | Tier-1 120 LED/m (Epistar) | Samsung equiv — 5-step MacAdam |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP65 CE certified | IP67 IEC 60529 cert |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2-year NBCare™ | 2-year NBCare™ |
Fabricated metal letter with translucent acrylic face + internal LED. Light shines through the front. Most common commercial sign in Australia.
Side depth of the letter from wall. 25mm: flat. 30mm: visible shadow line. 40mm: dramatic 3D shadow effect.
3mm extruded: flexes on wide letters, shows hotspots. 5mm cast: stiffer, even diffusion. 8mm cast: zero hotspot from any range.
Generic LED modules with wide spacing + thin acrylic. Solved with 120+ LED/m and 5–8mm cast acrylic.
Steel: heavier, painted. Aluminium: lighter, powder coat, more precise. SS304/316 available for Elite coastal.
IP54: sheltered. IP65: standard outdoor rain. IP67: heavy rain, coastal spray, high humidity.
Yes. All signs are custom made and shipped tracked to any address in Australia — Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and regional areas. Signs are packed flat with protective backing to prevent damage during transit.
Premium: Pantone to RAL matching. Elite: spectrophotometer-verified Pantone — every location identical.
Tell us the text, font, letter height, and indoor or outdoor — we quote you the same day.