EL, or electroluminescent signage, is essentially a flat light bulb sandwich consisting of layers of conductive and non-conductive plastic and a layer of phosphor. The phosphor is laminated between two conductive layers and, as a voltage is applied between the two conductive layers, or electrodes, the phosphor emits light energy.
When a high-quality, high-resolution image is printed over the light, it behaves like a backlit sign.
Animation makes EL even more effective.
By taking this idea further and dividing the printed image into several different sections that can be illuminated separately from one another, we can program and sequence these sections to provide an animated effect as we flash and/or fade the phosphor light in each of the sections in and out to create the impression of movement within a static printed image.
The illuminated phosphor does not generate heat the way conventional light sources do so EL runs cool. You can encapsulate or enclose the panels without fear of them overheating or melting.
Becase EL panels are self-contained, there is no light box required. So you don't have to deal with heavy infrastructure to install an animated EL sign panel. There is only a small inverter box (power supply), which plugs in to normal 240 vac wall current.
Panels can be hung without any special hardware. They can also be framed. The flexibility and thinness of the panels even allows them to be installed around columns or on curved surfaces. They work great in all areas where space is limited and costs are a consideration. We can produce animated EL sheets that are as small as a credit card and as large as bus stop signage or by combining the panels together billboard sizes can be achieved.
Paper thin multi-laminate construction - Typically between 0.25mm and -0.5mm thick
Available in a variety of customized shapes and sizes
Viewing angle better than 160 degrees
Highly visible and can be seen effectively in Darkness, smoke and fog
Life 10,000 hours + (life is increased if sign is animated or cycled)
Extremly light weight
Safety no ultraviolet radiation emitted
Indoor/outdoor can be operated in both environment
Very low power consumption consumes 75-90% less power than any other point light source
Supply Voltage can be 12volts DC for vehicle signage or or 240 VAC |
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