5 ft. Big Sky Tower 60D Backlit Graphic Package Includes:
- (4) UV SEG Graphics
- (16) 60D Vertical Extrusions
- (8) 40CG Horizontal Extrusions
- (17) Split Connectors
- (10) Support Struts
- (1) Torx Key
- (4) Eye Hooks
- (2) Ladder Lights
- (1) Power Cord
- (1) Ladder Light Wires
- (1) Transformer
- (1) La Caja Hard Case w/Wheels
Graphic Size:Â 60″w x 192″h
Graphic Material:Â UV Backlit UV-Cured Print
Display Size: 5’W x 16’H x 5’D
Shipping Weight:Â 125 lbs
Shipping Dims:Â 48″L x 18″W x 11.5″H
Warranty:Â Lifetime on Frame
When Standard Exhibit Heights Leave Your Booth Invisible
Large convention halls are loud environments — visually. Competitors hang banner systems from ceiling rigging, stretch 12 ft backwalls across their footprint, and stack product displays to the rafters. An exhibit running only at eye level gets swallowed by that noise. The problem is not brand quality or booth staff; it is simply that nothing in the display structure is tall enough to catch attention from the aisle before someone is already at a competitor’s table.
A 16ft backlit tower display changes that calculus by adding a lit, branded column that extends well above booth-height clutter. At 16 ft, the top of this tower clears most adjacent exhibits, making your company name and graphics readable from a distance that gives attendees time to choose a direction and walk toward you rather than past you. That height advantage is especially valuable in open island configurations where visibility from multiple aisles simultaneously is the goal.
What the Frame, Fabric, and LED System Actually Do at Full Height
The 5x5x16 backlit big sky square tower display uses an aluminum extrusion frame engineered to handle the stress of a 16 ft freestanding column without a ceiling suspension point. The tool-free assembly system connects frame segments in sequence, and the finished structure stands stable on its own footprint once erected. Understanding how different structural formats compare can help you weigh your options — the tower display guide at Showfire breaks down frame types, fabric systems, and backlighting approaches in detail.
The SEG graphic panels zip into the frame channels using a silicone bead along each edge, pulling the fabric smooth under light tension. When the LED system activates, light distributes across the full panel depth so every printed color reads with the same brightness from top to bottom. Below is a quick reference for the key specifications of this tower:
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Footprint | 5 ft x 5 ft |
| Height | 16 ft |
| Frame Material | Aluminum extrusion |
| Graphic System | SEG silicone-edge fabric |
| Illumination | Internal LED |
| Graphic Package | Included (custom printed) |
| Assembly | Tool-free, segment connection |
The fabric panels themselves are produced on high-resolution dye-sublimation printers, locking color into the fiber rather than sitting on top of the surface. That matters for backlit applications because translucent inks transmit light cleanly — the custom sky backlit tower effect comes from the combination of the print process and the LED array, not just the light alone.
Venue Clearance
Confirm your venue ceiling clears at least 17 ft before committing to this height. Most large convention center halls easily accommodate 16 ft freestanding structures, but enclosed ballroom spaces sometimes cap at 14 ft or 15 ft — worth verifying with your show coordinator.
Power Requirements
The LED system requires a standard power drop at or near the booth. Most inline and island booth packages include at least one circuit; confirm the outlet location relative to where the tower will stand so cable management stays clean and trip-hazard-free.
Graphic File Submission
Submit print-ready files at the correct bleed and resolution specified by the Showfire production team. Artwork built at the right dimensions prints edge-to-edge without resampling, which protects fine detail in logos and small typography when the panels are backlit.
How This Tower Fits Into a Broader Exhibit Strategy
The 5x5x16 backlit big sky square tower display works well as a standalone anchor or as one element in a larger multi-piece exhibit. When paired with a backwall or a tabletop display, it gives the overall configuration a vertical dimension that photographs well, reads well in hall signage maps, and gives booth staff a natural gathering point to direct incoming traffic toward.
If you are still weighing whether a backlit column is the right format for your budget and venue, the broader trade show tower displays catalog at Showfire covers fabric and illuminated formats across multiple sizes. For teams that want the same Big Sky structural system without LED lighting — perhaps for a venue with strict electrical restrictions — the sky non backlit tower offers the same footprint options in a non-illuminated version. That said, exhibitors who have run both consistently report that the illuminated tower display version outperforms the non-lit alternative in low-ambient-light hall environments, which describes most large trade show venues.
Reviewing backlit vs non backlit tower display considerations before finalizing your order helps ensure the format matches the show environment rather than discovering constraints on setup day.
Configure Your 5x5x16 Backlit Big Sky Square Tower Display
Ready to get this tower on the show floor? Submit your artwork files through the Showfire order process and the production team handles the rest — printing, assembly hardware, and shipping coordinated to arrive before your event date. Contact Showfire Displays directly to confirm venue specs, discuss graphic file requirements, or get a freight estimate for your destination. The 5x5x16 backlit big sky square tower display is available now — order yours today and put 16 feet of lit, branded presence to work at your next show.






