Custom LED Lightbox Manufacturer Australia
Trade-only LED lightbox fabrication for sign shops, including single-sided, double-sided, rigid-face, flex-face and custom aluminium cabinets.
Key Features:
- Single- and double-sided aluminium cabinets
- Rigid acrylic, flex-face and fabricated pan options
- LED layout planned for even illumination
- Wall, hanging, cantilever, pylon and freestanding formats
Perfect For:
- Shopfront and building identification
- Under-awning and cantilever signs
- Large-format flex-face signage
- Pylon and freestanding applications
- Replaceable retail and promotional graphics
Some Light Boxes Examples
Direct answer
What is an LED lightbox?
An LED lightbox is an internally illuminated sign cabinet with one or more graphic faces. We fabricate LED lightboxes in Australia as single- or double-sided aluminium cabinets for wall, hanging, cantilever, pylon and freestanding applications. Rigid acrylic suits many standard cabinets, while flex faces and fabricated pans cover larger or custom formats.
Specifications
Solution specification snapshot
Use these details to select the right construction before artwork and engineering are locked in.
| Item | Indicative trade guidance — validate at quote |
|---|---|
| Construction | Extruded or fabricated and internally braced aluminium cabinet |
| Configuration | Single sided, double sided, hanging, cantilever, wall or structure mounted |
| Common cabinet depths | 100, 150, 200, 250 or 300 mm; final depth depends on size, face and lighting layout |
| Rigid face guidance | Single-piece acrylic commonly limited by available sheet size; approximately 1800 × 3050 mm is an indicative reference |
| Large-format face | Tensioned flex face where a rigid face would require undesirable joins |
| Other faces | ACM or aluminium pan with opal backing, intracut or push-through graphics |
Construction
Four practical lightbox build families
The best cabinet is selected around viewing sides, graphic changes, span, wind exposure and how installers will service the LEDs and power supplies.
- Single-sided wall box with fully fabricated rear and one illuminated face
- Double-sided cabinet for hanging, cantilever, pylon or freestanding viewing
- Rigid acrylic-faced extrusion for replaceable translucent graphics
- Flex-face or fabricated pan construction for large format and custom visual treatments
Build options
Rigid, flex-face and pan-face options
Face selection changes the cabinet depth, retention system, maximum practical span and service method. Final extrusion and bracing are confirmed from the approved size and site.
- Opal acrylic face with translucent print or vinyl
- Tensioned flex face for larger seamless graphics
- ACM or aluminium pan face with intracut or push-through acrylic
- Custom shapes subject to frame, face-retention and freight review
Installation planning
Decide how the cabinet opens and who can reach it
A lightbox must remain serviceable after installation. Mounting brackets, face removal, hinge or access-panel clearance, driver position and lifting points should be resolved before fabrication.
- Confirm wall, posts, pylon, under-awning or cantilever support
- Nominate single- or double-sided viewing
- Allow clearance to remove retainers, faces and internal components
- Provide cable entry locations for pre-drilled holes
Size and project limits
Face material and transport set the practical maximum
For validation: use approximately 1800 × 3050 mm as an indicative one-piece rigid acrylic face reference, not a guaranteed maximum. Larger cabinets can use joined rigid faces, flex face, internal mullions or transport splits. Cabinet depth and bracing increase with span and exposure; all large, suspended and cantilevered units require project-specific structural review.
Indicative guidance only. Final dimensions, structure, illumination and freight splits are confirmed against artwork, site conditions and engineering requirements at quote stage.
Decision help
Choose the right lightbox format
| Choose this format | When it fits |
|---|---|
| Single-sided rigid face | Wall-mounted box with accessible replaceable graphics |
| Double-sided rigid face | Under-awning, cantilever, pylon or freestanding viewing from both directions |
| Flex face | Large-format graphics where a seamless face and lower face weight matter |
| Fabricated pan face | Intracut, push-through or custom-shaped branding rather than a full glowing panel |
Quote-ready brief
What to send for an accurate lightbox quote
- Overall width, height, depth and quantity
- Single- or double-sided configuration
- Rigid acrylic, flex face or fabricated pan preference
- Artwork and illuminated graphic area
- Indoor, outdoor, coastal and wind-exposure details
- Mounting structure, bracket concept and access direction
- Power entry, driver access and preferred service method
- Delivery postcode, handling limits and required date
FAQ
Common trade questions about Light Boxes
Do you make single- and double-sided lightboxes?
Yes. Single-sided cabinets suit wall mounting; double-sided cabinets suit hanging, under-awning, cantilever, pylon and freestanding applications.
What lightbox depths are available?
Common industry cabinet depths include 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300 mm. This range is an indicative draft: we confirm the actual extrusion or fabricated depth against size, face type, LED layout and structure.
What is the maximum lightbox size?
There is no single cabinet maximum. Rigid acrylic is constrained by sheet size and face retention; larger signs can use joined faces, mullions, flex face or transport splits. Structure and wind exposure must also be checked.
When should I use flex face instead of acrylic?
Flex face is generally the better path for large-format graphics where a rigid face would need joins or become difficult to handle. Smaller cabinets and frequently changed graphics may suit rigid acrylic.
Can you make custom-shaped lightboxes?
Yes, subject to the shape allowing practical frame construction, face retention, illumination, drainage and servicing.
Are lightboxes supplied with graphics?
Confirm the graphic scope at quote stage. Supply may be cabinet-only or include face materials depending on the project brief.
Do you provide engineering services?
No, we will typically build to a standard specification, please check with your engineer to ensure you are compliant
Available Fabrication Methods
Choose the fabrication method that best suits your project requirements and budget:
Aluminium Fabrication
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