Light Boxes
An aluminum or stainless cabinet with a fabric or acrylic face and internal LED illumination.
- Material
- Aluminum or stainless cabinet, fabric or acrylic face
- Illumination
- Internally lit, LED
- Mounting
- Wall-mounted or projecting/hanging
- Graphic change
- Tensioned fabric, clip-in film or applied vinyl
A light box is a lit cabinet: an aluminum or stainless frame with a fabric or acrylic face, lit evenly from inside by LEDs. It mounts flat to a wall or projects from it as a hanging blade sign, and the graphic can be changed without replacing the cabinet — tensioned fabric, clip-in film or applied vinyl.
Even light across the face comes from the build: LEDs spaced no more than half the cabinet depth apart, strips 4cm apart or closer, a white reflective interior, and at least 8cm of depth on large faces. Outdoor cabinets are sealed and drained, with weatherproof power and UV-rated graphics.
01From drawing to install1 job, start to finish
Every sign below was drawn, built, and shipped from our own floor. These are the client’s own photographs of the finished job.
Big Sexy's Sunshine Shack Light BoxHospitality & Leisure · 4 photos
02Specifications1 group · 4 rows
Standard build shown. Every line is adjustable — send us your site conditions and we’ll quote to them.
- LED pitch
- No more than half the cabinet depth
- Strip pitch
- 4cm or less
- Cabinet depth (large faces)
- 8cm or more
- Interior finish
- White reflective
03Product details4 options
The decisions that change how the finished sign looks, lasts and installs.
- 2835 module
- Best for
- Shaped single-sided and partially cut-out cabinets, deeper builds
- Power
- ~20–40W/m²
- Service life
- 2–4 yrs at 12h/day
- 2835 diffuse flexible strip
- Best for
- Fabric-face, column and ultra-slim cabinets, edge lighting
- Power
- ~60–80W/m²
- Service life
- 3–5 yrs at 12h/day
- 5730 rigid strip
- Best for
- Deep cabinets, tensioned-fabric boxes, large faces
- Power
- ~60–80W/m²
- Service life
- 3–5 yrs at 12h/day
- 3030 double-sided edge source
- Best for
- Small double-sided cabinets
- Power
- ~15W/m
- Service life
- 3–5 yrs at 12h/day
| Source | Best for | Power | Service life |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2835 module | Shaped single-sided and partially cut-out cabinets, deeper builds | ~20–40W/m² | 2–4 yrs at 12h/day |
| 2835 diffuse flexible strip | Fabric-face, column and ultra-slim cabinets, edge lighting | ~60–80W/m² | 3–5 yrs at 12h/day |
| 5730 rigid strip | Deep cabinets, tensioned-fabric boxes, large faces | ~60–80W/m² | 3–5 yrs at 12h/day |
| 3030 double-sided edge source | Small double-sided cabinets | ~15W/m | 3–5 yrs at 12h/day |
- Knife-coated fabric
- Best for
- Frequent outdoor changes — column, double-sided, large cabinets
- Notes
- Tensioned on spring fixings; easy to change, weatherable, low cost
- UV soft film
- Best for
- Mall interiors, semi-sheltered positions
- Notes
- Beaded edge clips into an aluminum frame; high definition, evenly lit
- Backlit adhesive
- Best for
- Smaller panels that change rarely
- Notes
- Applied direct to the panel; bubbles are possible
| Method | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Knife-coated fabric | Frequent outdoor changes — column, double-sided, large cabinets | Tensioned on spring fixings; easy to change, weatherable, low cost |
| UV soft film | Mall interiors, semi-sheltered positions | Beaded edge clips into an aluminum frame; high definition, evenly lit |
| Backlit adhesive | Smaller panels that change rarely | Applied direct to the panel; bubbles are possible |
Rust-resistant aluminum or 304 stainless.
Both outdoor-rated and weatherproof.
Waterproof heat-shrink and terminals at every joint.
Neutral weatherproof sealant inside, rubber seals at the back panel and access door, and drainage holes at the base.
Outdoor knife-coated fabric, UV vehicle vinyl, or outdoor UV film.
UV grade 8 or better.
Cast acrylic with UV coating, or co-extruded UV-grade PC.
Powder-coated, fluorocarbon-sprayed, or rust-treated.
04Questions2 items
How do you prevent hot spots or striping across the face?
Correct spacing between LEDs relative to cabinet depth, a reflective white interior, tight strip spacing, sufficient cabinet depth on larger faces, and a uniform face material all work together — miss one and the others can't fully compensate.
Can the graphic be changed later without replacing the whole cabinet?
Yes. Tensioned fabric is the most common option for frequent outdoor changes, UV soft film suits indoor or semi-outdoor displays, and backlit adhesive graphics work for smaller hard-panel boxes that change rarely.
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