ACRYLITE® LED Light Guiding Edge Lit
ACRYLITE® LED light guiding edge lit can easily create ultra-thin panel lighting for traffic-stopping illumination. When LED strip modules are used at the edges of the sheet, the acrylic glows uniformly across its two perpendicular surfaces. The special light-diffusing particles inside the material extract the light uniformly through the sheet and direct it toward the viewer. This transparent colorless material offered in various grades and thicknesses is also available in rod form (L, XL, XXL).
Properties
- Highly efficient light distribution via the perpendicular surfaces
- Uniform luminance across the panel simply by selecting the appropriate grade
- Simple to change panel sizes
- Surface structuring, etching, or printing not needed
- Double-surface illumination possible without adding materials
- Single-surface illumination possible with white reflective material on backside
- Crystal clear material allowing the viewer to see through the panel
- Brightest light rays directed perpendicular from panel surface
- Patented technology
Applications
- Thin profile single or double sided poster walls, menus, and signs for advertising
- Transparent illuminated partitions
- Decorative ambient light panels or rods for architecture and interior design
- Ultra-slim architectural luminaires
- Shelving
- Retail displays
Processing
The product can be machined with the same parameters and equipment as standard ACRYLITE®.
- The bending radius needs to be 6 times larger than the material thickness so the light can follow the shape
- With fine polishing, surface scratches can be removed and the lighting properties are restored
The typical setup consists of ACRYLITE® LED light guiding edge lit illuminated with LED strip modules at one, two, or four sides. A transparent protection sheet can be used to protect the poster and light guide. A secondary diffuser can be used to improve the light scattering in certain applications.
Notes:
- Complete functionality is only provided after removing the masking film.
- Maximum luminous efficiency and homogenous light distribution are achieved using the recommended grades (SM, L, XL, XXL).
- To obtain optimal luminous efficiency, it is recommended to polish all edges or use a laser-cut method. Mirror or white reflector materials (such as tape) can be used on edges without LEDs to enhance uniformity and efficiency.
- Bonding, lamination, and printing on the front or back-side surfaces will disturb the light transport and therefore create non-homogenous illumination.
- Install LEDs close to the edge so that the entire light cone enters the sheet/rod.
- The thickness of the material should be greater than the width of the LEDs to assure optimal light coupling.
- One weak link in an LED system design (such as poor LED selection or lack of thermal management) can cause the overall results to be less than optimal. See full technical information on ACRYLITE® LED light guiding edge lit for recommended complimentary components.
Front side poster back-lit sheet application
Transparent illumination panel sheet application
Single and double sided rod application
Product Range
Recommended Materials to work with ACRYLITE® LED light guiding edge lit
LED Strips
- International Light Technologies (visit www.intl_lighttech.com or call (978) 818-6180) - “ILT-FLX350-OS50” or “ILT-FLX350-0S40”
- Principal LED (visit www.p-led.com or call (325) 227-4577) - “The Spec Edge”
White Reflective Backer (for non transparent applications)
- Polystyrene*
- ACRYLITE® premium WT018*
- ACRYLITE® premium WT020
- White Optics F23
Edge Reflective Tape
- Find Tape (visit http://www.findtape.com) - JVCC MPF-01 Metalized Polyester Film Tape (Reflective) Color: Silver
Aluminum Frames
- U Channels
- Signcomp - www.signcomp.com
*Distributed by most ACRYLITE® Distributors
Learn more about ACRYLITE® for Lighting Applications and Projects here: ACRYLITE® for Lighting.
