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Highlight
Spectra
WayFinder
Lumirescent
Fabricated Stainless Steel Letters
HIGHLIGHT Multi Function Lighting System

Highlight is an extruded aluminium trough lighting system which over the past twenty years has illuminated many thousands of shop fascias and billboards across the UK, and beyond.

By January, 2010, Highlight Mk.4 will have replaced both Highlight T8 and T5. This new profile has been designed in order to satisfy the growing demand for more efficient and more compact lighting.

Highlight was the first ever made to measure extruded aluminium overhead lighting system available, dating back to 1983. Over that period we have an unblemished record for quality, service and reliability, so much so that we have carried forward our clip-on fit fixing bracket system, which after 20 years of production is well tried and tested, and still looking good. We have however added a clip-on fit wave shape fixing bracket to add some extra style, while offering a space saving rear fixing plate of just 60 mm tall.

Highlight Mk.4 will offer four variations of illumination, three of which are LED based, and the other one based around T8 fluorescent lamps.

We feel confident that we can now cater for all levels of price, budget and green credentials, while offering unmatched brightness and performance.

Further information on the Highlight system, including photographs and scaled drawings can be accessed by clicking the links directly below.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Key Benefits of Using Highlight
Technical Information on Different Highlight Variations
Things to Consider Before Ordering
What You Receive When You Order a Highlight Unit
Installation Tips

SYSTEM VARIATIONS:
Highlight Mk.4 LED
Highlight Mk.4 Fluorescent

William Hill photo, Rinn Signs
Pizza Hut photo, Sign Specialists
Motorway
Mappin & Webb
National Tyres photo, Studio Tech
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SPECTRA Multi Signcase System

Sports Division photo, ADS
Quality Hotel photo, Baillie Signs
BP Car Wash photo, Signworks
Royal Bank of Scotland Mortgage Shop photo, Cameron Signs
J. Sainsbury Poster Case

The origin of the Spectra signcase system dates back to the end of 1971. The die print confirms that Alcan produced a die for the extrusion in May, 1972, making it one of the first extruded aluminium signcases in the UK. At that time, the system was known as Strata, the rights to which were owned by H. Astley & Co.

Although thirty years have now passed, and the system has received many modifications, the basic construction has remained the same: utilising captive bolts for assembly, which offers superior strength compared to systems which rely on pop rivets, while also allowing for re-adjustment.

When Insight purchased The Signcase and Lighting Company, along with all the registered designs from H. Astley & Co. several years ago, the aim was to develop this signcase system to cover a wide range of applications. This has been achieved, making the Spectra Multi Signcase System unique in utilising a family of extrusions to produce signcases of many styles and configurations to suit almost any application.

Insight provides a made to measure service, offering fully made up cases to any exact size, powder coated to most RAL colours. Prices are very compeititive, quality very high.
Delivery times range from seven to fourteen working days (mainland UK), depending on the finish (n.b. longer for multiple jobs). You can purchase in component form for self-assembly, if desired, with most of the components available in 96 hours. We can provide full assembly instructions and telephone assistance free of charge.

Further information on the Spectra system, including photographs and scaled drawings can be accessed by clicking the links directly below.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
ApplicationsComponentsOptions

SYSTEM VARIATIONS:
Standard  •  Poster  •  Side Column
Speed Flex  •  Speed Flex 2  •  Speed Flex Frontloader

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WAYFINDER Directional Sign System

The Wayfinder directional sign system caters to requirements for external directional signs such as post and panel signs or directional signs.

Our Multi-post system allows construction of post and panel signs and utilises 6 mm thick aluminium panels which can easily be cut to required sizes and even shapes with ease. Fingerpost is used to construct single post signs with directional ‘finger/arrow’ panels. Also part of the Wayfinder system is Mono Clic Frame, used for internal clip frame signs housing posters etc.

Further information on the Wayfinder system, including photographs and scaled drawings can be accessed by clicking the links directly below.

Please note that stocks of the Mono-Curve curved face monolith system have run down and we are not planning on reordering at present, although more could be ordered for large orders with sufficient lead-time.

SYSTEM VARIATIONS:
Multi-post • Fingerpost
Mono Clic-Frame

McArthur Glen photo, Signs By Morrell
76mm. Post with Radius Corners for Scottish Milk & West of Scotland Water photo, Fixture Signs
100mm. Post and Panel for Almondvale Retail Park photo, Signs By Morrell
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Lumirescent

Roll of Lumirescent Medium Light Strip
Lumirescent Light Strip in silicone sheath
Motorway
Mappin & Webb
National Tyres photo, Studio Tech

The Lumirescent brand was created in 2008 after two years of extensive research, development and testing, utilising two of China's leading LED and control gear manufacturers, combined with Insight's relentless on-going testing. The results are three variations of a flexible PCB strip, housing SMD LEDs, each offering varying levels of illumination to accommodate high brightness, reliability and economy, while being environmentally friendly.

Lumirescent flexible strip offers a simple solution for most applications which require illumination. Our Superbright variation was in mid-2010 the brightest LED system on the market (see our comparison tests).

The strip is supplied in 5m reels which can be cut to match any length, as they can be trimmed at 3 LED intervals. The strip is backed with 3M VHB tape (a must for any strip), providing confidence that it will remain in position. The standard versions are for indoor use, or in signcases or products which comply with IP45. However, after you check out our extensive tests which include submersion, and humidity tests (by 3M) etc you will gain confidence in just how durable Lumirescent strip is when used in such applications as signcase, trough lighting, display cabinets etc.

If you require further peace of mind when fitting in an exposed area, we can offer our IP67 version which is the same product but fitted inside a clear silicone sleeve. While it offers all the same advantages as the standard version, it does require a bit more effort in the fitting, as it cannot be secured with VHB tape, and when cut to length you are required to seal the joints with sleeve covers supplied. We are working on a fast fit clip-on extrusion for this version.

The Lumirescent range includes drivers, all of which are designed to match the LED strip and offer clear, simple to understand instructions printed on the face, such as maximum length of LED variation which can be operated from that particular driver.

We have put a lot of effort into this product range, utilising branded high quality components, all backed with the correct certifications and exhaustive tests carried out by Insight over the past three years. Please take time to study the information contained on this web site and you will soon understand the many applications that Lumirescent can be utilised for, combined with the simplicity of fitting and the peace of mind with reliability.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Introduction to LEDs in Signage
Lumirescent Drivers
Installation Tips
LED Comparison Tests

SYSTEM VARIATIONS:
Lumirescent Medium
Lumirescent Bright
Lumirescent Superbright

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Fabricated Stainless Steel Letters

Insight now offers high quality built-up stainless steel letters to any style (artwork required), illuminated or non-illuminated.

We only use premium grade stainless and can offer various colours and grains.

All we ask is the chance to quote. We will then send you a sample letter at a refundable cost before first order. When you see the quality, we assure you that you will be amazed. This is because the faces are cut by water jet, which leaves the edges polished to match the face of the material. Our soldering techniques are to a very high standard and our fixing methods are to suit the requirement.

We hope to include more information and photographs on the fabricated stainless steel letters page (click here) soon.