DSA at NBM Show 2010

August 16th, 2010

We were really excited to talk to so many visitors at the show for the past three days. In fact, we handed out 200 sets of literature and scanned over 100 badges. We really appreciate all guests for visiting our booth!

We are located in Carson, a little bit south of LA and we always welcome you to visit our office and plant. We have a large showroom with all products displayed.

Size, Weight and Wattage of a LED Lightbox

August 13th, 2010

First of all, thanks to all guests for visiting our booth today at NBM Show!

We have received many good comments on our LED light boxes these days. Many of you have asked about available sizes, weight, wattage. Let me give a quick explanation here:

1, Size

For LED light boxes, we stock several sizes for each model. All of them can be purchased directly via our website. For sizes that are not listed for sale online, we can manufacturer them for you based on your requirements. Our lead time is only about 1-4 days and we don’t ask for minimum volume! Just give us a call or make a quote online and we will respond to you within 24 hours!

2, Weight
One of the advantages of LED Light Boxes is their light weight. If you look at the product images online, you can see that all of our LED light boxes are slim profile – around 1″ deep. A 22″ * 28″ standard single side LED light box weighs about 17lbs and a 24″ * 36″ one weighs about 24lbs.

3, Wattage
Most of our LED light boxes are edge lit with the LED strip set along the two longer sides of a light box. The formula to calculate wattage is multiple 4.8 with the total length of LED strip in feet. Take a 24″ * 36″ light box for example, the total of the LED strip will be 36″*2 = 72″ = 6 feet. The wattage will be 4.8 * 6= 28.8

Feel free to contact us for any more questions. Welcome to meet us at the NBM Show through this Saturday in Long Beach! We are in booth 126!

DSA Supports Paypal Now!

July 19th, 2010

Many of our customers have accounts at Paypal, and you have requested we add the Paypal payment to simplify the ordering process.

Now Paypal Express is set up at our website www.lightboxes.com. After you put products into your shopping cart, you can see the button of Paypal right below the standard checkout button. You can just click on it and it will complete the checkout process for you. We hope you enjoy shopping at DSA|Phototech!

If you have any questions, or need any help, please don’t hesitate to contact us or leave a comment below.

Thank you.

Customer Support
DSA|Phototech
July 18, 2010

We are on Linkedin and Facebook now!

June 22nd, 2010

We have launched our profiles at Linkedin and Facebook over the past few weeks! We have published product pictures and invite you to visit our pages, “connect” with us, and join our community. Thank you in advance for your support!

We are pleased to say that our sales have picked up substantially since the beginning of the year. Thanks to all our customers and partners for your support over the past 35 years. We created these two communities on LinkedIn and Facebook to enhance communication with you and prospective customers. Also DSA’s latest promotions and events will be published there!

We’d love to hear your comments and suggestions to improve your customer experience. Thanks for working with DSA Phototech!

Customer Support
DSA|Phototech
www.lightboxes.com

Two Quotes Right After SEGD Trade Show!

June 8th, 2010

I’ve attended the SEGD Conference in D.C. last week on behalf of DSA/Phototech. The outcome was exciting. Today we quoted two projects plus responded to many inquiries from customers that I met at the trade show. This year, many people were interested in LED single and two sided light boxes and LED replacement tubes for fluorescent T8’s. The two orders we quoted are for our Premium LED Edgelit light boxes and 48” LED replacement tubes.

SEGD is short for the Society for Environmental Graphic Design. It is a global community of people working in the planning, design, fabrication, and implementation of communications in the built environment. Its annual conference is one of the more significant trade shows worldwide and DSA/Phototech appreciates the  opportunity to demonstrate our top notch quality products in the industry.

DSA Phototech at SEGD Trade Show

DSA Phototech at SEGD Trade Show

DSA Phototech at SEGD Trade Show

DSA Phototech at SEGD Trade Show

Our next trade show is Sign and Digital Graphics Show at Long Beach, CA from Aug. 12. Come Meet Us!

Bob Riley
President-CEO
DSA|Phototech
www.lightboxes.com

Top ten reasons to buy an LED Edgelit Lightbox from DSA|Phototech

January 22nd, 2010
  1. DSA LED lightbox lamps last up to 100,000 hours, at least 5 times the life of fluorescent lamps
  2. LED lightboxes consume 75% less energy than their fluorescent equivalent
  3. LED Edgelit lightboxes are ultra thin, less than 1” thick
  4. DSA LED lightboxes make it easy to change out graphics with a frame that snaps open on all four sides
  5. LED lightboxes qualify for LEED credits
  6. LED lightboxes provide bright, even illumination free of “hot spots”
  7. Most DSA LED lightboxes are UL listed
  8. All DSA LED lightboxes are ADA compliant
  9. High quality, durable and lightweight aluminum construction is used in DSA LED lightboxes
  10. DSA LED lightboxes are environmentally friendly, devoid of any end of life harmful components

In addition to LED lightboxes, DSA|Phototech has 17 standard fluorescent backlit lightbox designs and limitless custom options.

To find out more about DSA|Phototech lightboxes and capabilities visit our website:  www.lightboxes.com, or call us at 1-800-327-3723/

Brightening the Retail Holidays

November 19th, 2009

Competition between retailers this holiday season will be fierce, how do you draw attention to your brand and products?

Illuminating your branding message will separate you from non-illuminated messages.  A storefront or vendor shop with an illuminated message always draws the eye significantly more than non-illuminated messages. 

The good news is there are many ways to backlight or edgelight your graphics with DSA|Phototech lightboxes.  Whether you are looking for large format outdoor lightboxes to promote your brand and products, or small format ultra thin lightboxes to promote a specific product, DSA|Phototech has a solution.  If you want your Holidays to be green, DSA/Phototech has an extensive line of LED edgelit and backlit lightboxes and panels which draw up to 75% less energy, and last 5 times as long as fluorescent lamps.  Current LED products include:

Single Sided        “Write on it” Board          Two Sided                           Ultra Value

Round                   Outdoor                               Fabric Frameless              Battery Powered

Curved Column Mount

With all these choices, you can make your message stand out and contribute to the environment. 

In addition to LED lightboxes, DSA|Phototech has 17 standard fluorescent backlit lightbox designs and limitless custom options.

To find out more about DSA|Phototech lightboxes and capabilities visit our website:  www.lightboxes.com, or call us at 1-800-327-3723

Buying Outdoor Lightboxes

October 8th, 2009

When buying outdoor lightboxes, be sure the lightbox you are buying addresses the unique challenges faced in an outdoor environment.  Questions you should ask are:

Is the lightbox waterproof?

Is there a way for water that inadvertently gets into the lightbox to get out?

Is the lightbox constructed in a manner consistent with UL criteria for outdoor lightboxes?

Is the graphic protected from moisture or abrasion damage?

Is the lightbox secure?  Can it be locked?

Is the exterior finish of the lightbox resistant to damage and weathering?

Is the lightbox waterproof?

All inside edges of the lightbox should be welded or caulked to keep moisture out.  The clear glass or acrylic face should be sealed to the door frame with caulk or a gasket.  There should be a seal between the door (or face) and the lightbox chassis.  If there are vents on the outside of the lightbox, they should have downward sloping slats to keep rain out.

Is there a way for water to get out of the lightbox?

Drainage holes should be drilled at the lowest point of the inside of the lightbox.

Is the lightbox constructed in a manner consistent with UL criteria for outdoor lightboxes?

There should be no exposed electrical connections or ballasts inside the lightbox.  The lightbox should pass a waterproof test which simulates heavy rainfall.  All exterior switches should be waterproof.  No electrical components should be within ___” of the bottom of the lightbox.  The lightbox should be set up for a hardwire installation, not plug in connections.

Is the graphic protected from moisture or abrasion damage?

At DSA|Phototech, we mount the graphic at least 1” behind the clear face.  This space allows condensation to dissipate, and does not allow the graphic to rub against condensation which forms on the inside of the clear face.  If the outdoor lightbox you are looking at sandwiches the graphic between the clear face and white diffuser, you will quickly damage the graphic unless it is vinyl with waterproof inks.  Even then, condensation can form between the graphic and the clear face, obscuring the graphic image.

Is the lightbox secure?  Can it be locked?

To prevent  theft or vandalism, your outdoor lightbox should be lockable with locks or security screws.  At DSA|Phototech we use heavy duty locks to secure the cabinet.

Is the exterior finish of the lightbox resistant to damage and weathering?

At DSA|Phototech our outdoor lightboxes are powdercoated or anodized, providing a tough, weather resistant finish.  Outdoor lightboxes with painted finishes are more susceptible to chipping and peeling.

DSA|Phototech outdoor lightboxes meet all of the above criteria, are UL listed, and come with a standard 5 year warranty.  To find out more about DSA|Phototech lightboxes and capabilities visit our website:  www.lightboxes.com, or call us at 1-800-327-3723.

Thin lightboxes are in!

September 18th, 2009

The most popular lightboxes at DSA|Phototech are thin.  Designers and retailers like the sleek look of a lightbox that is less than 3” deep.  At DSA|Phototech we have six lightbox designs that are less than 3” deep, some are fluorescent back and edgelit, and some are LED edgelit.  

Front Access B                   2 7/8” deep
Standard Slim Line           2 ¾” deep
ThinSlide 2.5                       2 ½” deep
Profile 2                               2” deep
Edgelit Lightframe           1 ¾” deep
LED Edgelit                          7/8” deep

In a fluorescent backlit lightbox, the lamps are mounted closer together as the lightbox gets shallower.  For example in a 5” deep lightbox, lamps are spaced 7” on center, while in a 2” deep lightbox they are spaced 4” on center.  This is to reduce “lamping”, where the lamps are visible behind the graphic image.  With edgelit lightboxes, lamping is not an issue because the lighting is on the side. 

Is thin always in?  No, many of our lightbox customers like a deeper lightbox to reduce the risk of lamping when lamp sensitive graphics are used.  Also, thinner backlit lightboxes are limited in their maximum size.  Although LED Edgelit lightboxes can be as large as 60×120”, they are not as bright as most fluorescent backlit lightboxes.  At DSA|Phototech, a backlit lightbox can be as large as 96” x 240”.

When you are selecting your lightbox from DSA|Phototech, let your account manager know what is important to you in a lightbox, and they can help you select the appropriate DSA lightbox for your needs.

To find out more about DSA|Phototech lightboxes and capabilities visit our website: www.lightboxes.com, or call us at 1-800-327-3723.

Should I care whether or not my lightbox has a UL listing?

September 2nd, 2009

All DSA|Phototech fluorescent indoor and outdoor lightboxes, and most LED Edgelit lightboxes are UL listed.  Many of our customers require a UL listed product, and others prefer it.  The first question you might ask is:

What is a UL listing?

Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) is a nationally recognized, non profit safety testing agency for the United States. UL is also affiliated with the Underwriter’s Laboratories of Canada (CUL.)  UL does not “approve” products.  Rather it evaluates products, components, materials, and systems for compliance to specific requirements, and permits acceptable products to carry the UL certification mark, as long as they remain compliant with the standards.  A typical standard for lightboxes includes not only requirements for electrical safety, but also for spread of fire and mechanical hazards.

Why should I require that my lightboxes have a UL listing?

There are many reasons why you want your lightboxes UL listed, here are a few:

  1. Federal, State, City, or local agencies may require your lightboxes have a UL listing to be legally installed.
  2. Your company may require that any electrical equipment, including lightboxes, have a UL listing.
  3. Your insurance company may require that you buy UL listed products where available.
  4. You may want the assurance that an independent agency has evaluated your lightboxes for safety to minimize liability concerns.
  5. You are concerned about the safety of your employees and customers

Why should I buy DSA|Phototech UL listed lightboxes?

All of our fluorescent illuminated indoor and outdoor lightboxes, and many of our LED Edgelit lighboxes are UL listed.  In addition to the comfort of a UL listing, most DSA lightboxes have a 5 year warranty.  Plus you have the safety of dealing with a company that has been in business over 35 years.

To find out more about DSA|Phototech lightboxes and capabilities visit our website:  www.lightboxes.com, or call us at 1-800-327-3723.