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Zero maintenance, explosion-proof fuel dispenser keypads that keep the gas flowing safely

Customer: Fuel dispenser manufacturers

“Our unmanned fuel dispensers play a vital role in keeping industrial and agricultural vehicles running, and must withstand extreme conditions, while safely and reliably dispensing fuel. We need ultra-ruggedized, anti-flammable and vandal-proof touch metal piezo keypads to ensure that fuel can be safely and reliably dispensed by users come hail, rain or worse.”

Challenge

Barantech was approached by the product development team of a fuel dispenser manufacturer to develop a rugged keypad to control fuel dispensing, capable of safe usage in close proximity to flammable liquids, that would eliminate the need for on-site maintenance from teams on the ground.

Solution

Barantech’s engineering team worked hand in hand with the manufacturers both on the mechanical design and the software development. The result was a 20-key touch metal piezo keypad mechanically designed for NEMA approval, with non-removable printed legend, made of composite materials to withstand a wide range of chemicals and fuels, and equipped with multiple connectivity: GSM, satellite and Wi-Fi.