LED Light Bases for Edge-Lit Acrylic

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We represent some of the top European Edge-Lit channel manufacturers. Edge-lit sign kits give interior lighting in your room or residential spaces a slick modern look. LED edge-lit profiles are a great solution to lighting acrylic with LED strips, turning a simple acrylic panel into a custom LED edge-lit sign.

We stock these acrylic LED sign base channels at our warehouse in Knoxville, Tennessee, and we can ship to all parts of the USA.

What are Edge-Lit LED channels?

An LED base for acrylic panels is used to house LED strip lighting. Plexiglass or glass signs are typically CNC engraved, although they can also be sandblasted or laser engraved. The purpose of an Edge-Lit LED channel is to help provide :

1. A structure is designed to protect, accommodate, and hide the LED strips. It also functions as a heat sink for LED strips, which can extend the lifespan of any strip installed in it.
2. A housing for the acrylic panels as our edge-lit LED profiles are constructed of sturdy anodized extruded aluminum.
3. An attractive and innovative way of advertising your businesses and products using lighted acrylic signs.

Our LED edge-lit acrylic sign base channels accessories are sold separately and consist of acrylic LED sign base, end caps, profile joiners, LED strips, and LED drivers. With these components, you can easily build a lighted sign that will beautifully showcase your brand or products.

You can cut our Edge-lit channels using a regular handsaw. Sanding after cutting the channels also refines the surface for a better finish. We can cut the Edge-lit profiles to length when required. (You can also review our detailed article on tips for cutting LED channels.)

Pros & Cons of using Edge-lit LED light bases for acrylic panels

• Edge-Lit channels with LED lighting are suited for indoor applications where you want to draw attention to an advertisement, sign, etc, using a modern fixture.
• Most of our LED strip lights are compatible with our edge-lit profiles. Always verify the width of the LED strip you want to use to make sure it will physically fit into the aluminum channel.
• Bear in mind shipping costs for linear edge-lit installations over 96 inches in length can be higher. You can overcome this by using short lengths of edge-lit profiles combined and installed next to each other for a seamless finish.
• Acrylic signs are a great way to create signs using short runs of LED strips. They are energy-efficient and easy to assemble compared to other signage lighting fixtures. 

How to install Edge-lit LED aluminum channels

Detailed installation information is usually available on each edge-lit channel product description page, but these are the basic steps for setting up your installation:

1. Make sure the LED strip you want to use, whether it is a Color-changing RGB, Static white, or RGB+White LED strip can fit the edge-lit LED acrylic sign base you want to install it into.
2. Verify that the LED acrylic edge lighting panel width you will use can fit the edge-lit channel you want for your fixtures, some LED acrylic light bases are designed for thin panels while others can fit thicker panels.
3. Using a hand or electric saw, cut the edge-lit aluminum extrusion to fit the acrylic panel you want to install. Afterward, make sure you sand the edges prior to installation.
4. Insert the desired LED strip into the edge-lit panel and verify that it functions well before moving to the next step.
5. Insert the acrylic panel into the LED edge-lit sign base aluminum extrusion and tighten the bolts. (Some edge-lit panels don't come with bolts but use other methods to secure the acrylic panels)

Why buy Edge-lit LED channels from us?

• Our acrylic light base channels are high quality and made in Europe or the USA.
• Our acrylic LED sign base channels which are manufactured in Europe are normally stocked and supplied from the USA.
• Some of our Edge-lit channels are available in 3-meter pieces to reduce the need for joining.
• Our agents can provide ideas and assistance for your Edge-lit LED lighting projects.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Do Edge-lit LED profiles come complete with LED strips lights and power supplies?

A: No, since all projects have different specifications and energy requirements, all power supplies and LED strips are sold separately. Make sure the LED strip will fit inside the LED edge-lit base fixture.

Q: Are edge-lit LED base fixtures dimmable?

A: All our LED strips are fully dimmable. You can connect a smart controller to the LED strips that you install into the edge-lit LED sign base so that you can dim, control colors, pick a favorite ambiance, then set it, and forget it. You can also create an acrylic LED light base with a wireless remote so that you can change colors or dim the lights whenever you want. Customize your man cave, create modern-looking bar signs, create your own LED night light, etc.

Q: I have a custom project in mind, can I send the specific aluminum channel lengths to you to get it cut to size, and will there be a charge?

A: No, there is no charge for cutting the edge-lit acrylic bases. All you need to do is either insert the information into the order comments or contact one of the staff on the live chat with your requirements.

Q: I am looking for good ideas as to where to use an edge-lit LED sign kit for my business. Can you help me?

A: if you're looking to create a highly customized look, Edge-lit LED panels are ideal for that purpose. Signs, inscriptions, acrylic light stands, LED edge-lit glass U-channel fixtures, and custom logo illumination can easily be done for your business. LED edge-lit glass channels with custom panel designs are often used as a substitute for frosted glass due to the full range of customization and finishing options.