Due to the materials used to make photoluminescent signs they are most typically used for emergency signage in situations where lighting is extremely limited.
They are commonly used to demark safe routes for evacuations in the event of emergencies, where power is likely to be unavailable, making dark areas difficult and unsafe to navigate.
Of course, this isn’t their only use, and their applications are dependent on your needs. THEY CAN BE CUSTOM PRINTED TO YOUR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.
BUT WHAT ARE PHOTOLUMINESCENT SIGNS?
Photoluminescence itself is an interesting material that both absorbs and emits light, which is why it is ideal for low-light situations, such as when the power is out during an emergency.
Because of this it can be used for emergency lighting as well as signage in low-light situations, such as signs that give evacuation instructions and keep people safe in these situations.
Being a light source that requires no electricity since they absorb ambient light and re-emit it when the lights are out, it can be employed without any need for nearby power sources.
Types of signs that benefit from being photoluminescent include emergency signs, exit signs, instructional signs, and more.
TYPES OF PHOTOLUMINESCENT SIGNS
There are also different types of photoluminescence, each providing a different level and duration of light, depending on your needs, we touched on them above with the Class A to D standards.
Lower standards will dissipate quickly, discharge light immediately, and ones that release photons after a delay and at lower amounts, but for much longer.
PHOTOLUMINESCENCE AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE
Photoluminescent signs also add a level of safety and compliance that is a critical part of industrial and commercial operations, making them a commonplace feature of workplaces. Of course, their safety benefits can be extended to residential setups like apartment buildings as well.
Where industry is concerned, power loss can be even more dangerous since obstacles often feature a more hazardous nature in environments like factories and workshops, and in these instances, photoluminescent signs are ideal for keeping up with levels of safety and compliance.
A BROADER RANGE OF USES
While safety is one of the most common features of photoluminescent signs, they can be creatively employed to all types of signage that is likely to be used in low light areas, as long as they do get exposed to enough light to store photons. They can, for instance, also be used for marketing or instructional signage.
BENEFITS OF PHOTOLUMINESCENT SIGNS
Using photoluminescent signs in your place of operations, whether for safety or other purposes, comes with numerous advantages in any context.
The first and most notable benefit is that they are obviously highly energy efficient, and can be employed with literally no connection to a power grid. In times of emergency when there is likely not going to be power available, being energy efficient is a standout characteristic.
Eco-friendliness is another benefit of photoluminescence for much the same reason that energy efficiency is. That is to say that you won’t need to power it with batteries or other discardable materials that contribute to wastage. They also don’t consume any energy from the grid, making them an environmentally friendly.
Being a remarkably energy efficient product makes photoluminescent signs a more affordable option than many other types of signage, particularly those that need to be powered. Your business can save a ton of money over a long period of time, simply by not consuming electricity or batteries.
Photoluminescent signs also boast an incredibly long lifespan, far longer than any lighting solution at about 20 to 25 years. That’s a lot of time to make monthly savings on no power costs for emergency signage.
FIND OUT MORE AT SURE SIGNS
If you would like to know more about implementing photoluminescent signs in your workplace, be sure to get in contact with a representative from Sure Signs today, by visiting our website for details.