Gas Locker, unplugged
Fully fledged wireless pick-up / drop-off points
– even for extreme conditions.
A pioneering solution in gas cylinder distribution automation and streamlining
The Punta Gas Locker offers a safe and easily accessible point of sale and outdoor storage space for gas cylinders. The self-service locker system frees up hours of daily personnel working time for providing other customer services, while customers can effortlessly purchase and pick up gas cylinders around the clock.
The additional sales resulting from the streamlined solution, along with the savings in personnel costs make the gas locker an extremely cost-effective alternative to traditional sales and distribution methods. Moreover, the maintenance and commissioning costs of the locker are almost negligible.
Key features and benefits
Frees up personnel for other tasks
The seller no longer needs to hand over, exchange, and receive gas cylinders at the storeyard, as the software monitors the inventory and renders refilling the locker easy and quick.
Seamless and flexible shopping
The self-service lockers and potential integration with an online store offer customers the ability to purchase and pick up gas cylinders at a time most convenient for them, whether day or night. The entire process takes only seconds.
Effortless commissioning
Configuration is done in advance and the actual on-site installation of the locker can be completed in just 15 minutes.
Robust and safe
The security level of the gas locker equipped with steel-structured doors and concrete base is rated RC2.
Reliable even in extreme conditions
Our lockers withstand temperatures ranging from -30 °C to 50 °C; they have been tested under harsh winter conditions in Northern Finland.
Low lifecycle costs
The combination of a durable battery and optimised solar panels guarantees up to 10 years of continuous use; the long service life is factored into the design of both the hardware and software, and the machine is easy to relocate if necessary.
Gas Locker, unplugged
Example of purchasing process when customer arrives to swap, buy or return a gas cylinder.
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The customer arrives to swap, buy or return a gas cylinder.
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The employee chooses a correct cylinder type from Seller/Filler application.
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The PIN code is printed for the customer. If the purchase is made online, the PIN code is sent via SMS.
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The customer walks to the locker.
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The customer enters the PIN code, the door opens.
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The pick up is finished in 15 seconds.
Gas Locker, unplugged
Example of refilling Unplugged GAS Locker
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The refiller arrives to the locker to swap the new cylinders.
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Punta Gas UI guides through the refill and takes care of authentication and the data syncronization.
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A single press opens all the doors with cylinders to swap.
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The refiller swaps the cylinders.
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Punta Gas UI keeps record of which cylinder goes behind which door.
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After the refiller reads the syncronized QR code the refill is complete.