How efficiently fuel dispenser maintenance can be completed directly impacts the bottom line.
On-site service calls, a limited pool of dispenser technicians, and prolonged downtime contribute to costly dispenser maintenance and financial losses. As a result of compromised business continuity, fleets and retailers increasingly seek dispensers that streamline serviceability.
The AtlasX Fuel Dispenser Maintenance Advantage
The AtlasX next-generation commercial and retail fueling dispensers from Gasboy are robustly engineered to simplify dispenser maintenance. Here are five common maintenance challenges AtlasX dispensers solve:
Challenge 1: On-site technician service calls are expensive and difficult to schedule.
AtlasX Solution: Remote service capabilities transform dispenser maintenance. By accessing diagnostic information remotely, technicians obtain data that gives them a record of recent dispenser performance. This can help confirm whether an on-site visit is even necessary — oftentimes, software troubleshooting can be completed remotely.
Remote connectivity may also enable a technician to get an idea of the possible cause of the service request before arriving on-site, helping to ensure they bring the necessary replacement parts and service appointments are conducted as quickly as reasonably possible.
Challenge 2: Replacement parts are not universal, which leads to delays and higher costs.
AtlasX Solution: Fast and efficient maintenance requires a broad network of service providers and a large inventory of replacement parts.
AtlasX dispensers from Gasboy leverage many of the parts used in Gilbarco Veeder-Root fuel dispensers. This commonality between the two dispenser brands helps reduce the number of replacement parts that need to be stocked, which can contribute to savings for distributors and fleets.
Challenge 3: Access to critical components inside the fuel dispenser is limited or cumbersome, resulting in longer-than-necessary on-site service calls.
AtlasX Solution: Gasboy increased service areas for hydraulics and electronics inside AtlasX dispensers. This design advantage provides technicians easy access to components and improved dexterity while handling parts inside the dispenser.
Challenge 4: Standard components — like cabinet doors — are poorly designed, leading to frustrating and time-consuming maintenance experiences.
AtlasX Solution: A hinged bezel on AtlasX dispensers provides convenient service access to the dispenser’s electronics cabinet. A prop rod holds the bezel open during service, enabling technicians to efficiently address the maintenance needs inside the cabinet without disruptions caused by the cabinet door closing.
Challenge 5: Mechanical Meter Calibration is Difficult and Time-Consuming
Mechanical meter calibration is a labor-intensive, iterative process that requires filling a 5-gallon prover multiple times and adjusting after each fill. This approach can be both cumbersome and time-consuming, leading to inefficiencies and increased time-on-site. In contrast, AtlasX electronic dispensers employ electronic calibration, which significantly streamlines this process and resolves many challenges associated with traditional mechanical systems. With electronic calibration, technicians can swiftly and accurately adjust meter settings through user-friendly software interfaces, eliminating the need for multiple prover fills.
Start Streamlining Dispenser Maintenance Today
AtlasX Next-Generation Commercial and Retail Fueling | Gasboy leverages the strengths of Gasboy’s legacy Atlas and Encore brands to deliver a comprehensive selection of models and configurations that are helping fleets lower maintenance costs while meeting decarbonization goals. They are robustly engineered to provide reliable, accurate, and user-friendly refueling.
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