In the world of lighting and advertising, the use of PMMA and LED technology is common. Both products have advantages and when they work together the result is characterized by being a product of high durability and great energy efficiency. Thanks to the easy machining of acrylic and its excellent light diffusion capacity, the use of LED technology results in a product highly valued by our label clients. Its easy mechanization allows the process of assembling the LEDs during the construction phase of the sign or backlit element to be carried out easily and with excellent results.

Unlike other types of luminaires, such as incandescent, halogen or fluorescent lamps, the location of the light point is completely disguised in the resulting product. Thanks to this, the backlit element is characterized by a homogeneous diffusion of light without shadows.

In order to understand why these good results are achieved, in addition to explaining the main advantages that characterize LED technology in signage elements and furniture. We think it is appropriate to explain in broad strokes what an LED lamp is and the improvements that this system offers compared to other alternatives, in addition to remembering that specialties in our catalog achieve maximum performance with this technology.

LED lamp: This type of lamp is one that does not use wire, gas, filaments or halogens inside, since it uses light-emitting diode technology.

In essence, a semiconductor material that is capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation in the form of light. Its operation is based on the effect of Electro-Luminescence, in which, through direct polarization stimulation, it allows this device to release energy in the form of a photon, whose color is determined by the energy band that has been stimulated.

The resulting light is not very intense, so to achieve a level of lumens similar to other alternatives on the market, such as incandescent or compact fluorescent, those with LED technology must be formed by grouping several units, depending on the number of LEDs in the module, the resulting light will be of greater or lower intensity.

Broadly speaking, the mechanism of the LED lamp is characterized by working as follows: The diodes work with direct current electrical energy, so they need to include internal circuits to work from alternating current

This type of light is damaged if it is subjected to high temperatures, so LED lamps have heat management elements, such as sinks and cooling fins. In general, it is known that the main advantages of this type of luminaire are its durability and its high efficiency, on the other hand, due to the necessary mechanisms needed by the system for its proper functioning, the initial cost of this lamp is higher than that of a fluorescent lamp, although the absence of mercury or tungsten makes them less polluting. Nowadays, this type of lighting is widely implemented in any environment and environment, and can be used in all types of commercial and advertising applications, from signs to backlit signage elements.

We must not forget its use in urban applications, such as street lighting or signage lamps, as well as all kinds of road signs. In these cases, this choice has a wide range of advantages compared to other solutions, since in addition to the already known considerable energy savings, it is characterized by an ignition without delay and a longer lifespan.

These lamps are not affected by incidents due to the high number of turns off and on, a property that drastically reduces the cost of maintaining the installation. Polycyril varieties are optimal for use with LED technology.

Next, we will make a brief reminder of which of our specialties are specially designed for use in LED lamps:

-LED Specialty for lighting

-LED Polycyril 120129,: is an opal plate with a higher density and a whiter appearance, giving rise to a material specially designed for use in body letters, furniture backlighting or backlit advertising elements. It is common in these uses, that the LEDs are embedded in the material after milling, because the color is denser, the strips of 60 or 120 LEDs cannot be seen through the material. In addition to diffusing light better, its high light efficiency leads to optimal energy consumption.

Policril 120120 is widely used in small thicknesses in the lighting market due to its excellent performance in terms of brightness, diffusion and homogeneity of light when combined with this type of lamp. Due to its properties, Policril 120120 is particularly suitable for bright letters, light boxes, backlighting on shelves and store furniture.

Policril STD, specially designed for body letters Policril 120061, is visibly greyish than our Policril 120129, but shines brighter. Specially designed for uses where a “halo” effect is sought. This is the case of letters that protrude from the label or images embedded in an ACP box. The lighting is provided by the LEDs located on the back panel and it is important to maintain the appropriate distance from the LEDs to avoid the “spotting” effect, which can occur if the plate is too close to the light source.