Gas, unplugged
Gas Locker, unplugged
Fully fledged wireless pick-up / drop-off points - even for extreme conditions
Gas Locker, unplugged
Punta Gas is an economic way to tackle several challenges faced in gas retail selling business. It reduces human work while improving customer experience.
Punta Gas eliminates the need for a salesperson to hand over gas cylinders in the store yard and manually keep track of sold, returned and exchanged cylinders. The locker provides a safe and easily accessible storage for cylinders while the software keeps track of the inventory and makes refilling the lockers easy and swift.
Support for in-shop and webshop integration brings the sale and delivery together for a seamless customer experience. After the purchase the customer can exchange an empty cylinder for a full one as soon as they arrive to the locker.
Punta manufactures robust steel gas cylinder lockers and develops safe and secure software to operate them. Punta Smart Lockers have been tested in the extreme weather conditions in Northern Finland.
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Key features
- SCALE TO SUIT. This flexible gas locker solution scales to suit every operation, from just a few lockers managed via Punta’s intuitive user interface to larger e-commerce-backed locker installations.
- REAL-TIME MONITORING AND RAPID REFILLS. Punta’s next-generation gas lockers are equipped with 4/5G mobile radio and internet connectivity, which support real-time stock level monitoring. The solution offers instant transaction logging and a rapid refill process.
- 24/7 ACCESSIBILITY, WEATHER RESISTANT. Because the locker is not connected to a power grid or data network, it is fully independent and always functional even during a power failure. The system is built to withstand diverse conditions, from arctic cold and snow to Central Europe’s heat and rain.
- EFFORTLESS USER EXPERIENCE. Multilingual (symbol-based) customer UI operated with reliable keypad and monochromatic display.
- TAMPER-PROOF AND SECURE. Robust locker stands on a stable concrete base with optional easy clean coating, locker sign in based on two-level authentication utilizing HOTP.
- CUSTOMIZABLE. Door amount and colours can be tailored to fit the brand image and the location’s needs.
- EACH LOCKER WORKS INDEPENDENTLY. Makes delivery networks easy to scale up or down.
Multiple retail solutions
Support for webshop, an existing shop system or physical shop with Punta Gas locker management. Integration to third-party systems is easy, as all information is always available via Punta API.
Easy installation
The Punta system is pre-configured for rapid deployment. Once the automated lockers are installed at the desired location and filled with gas cylinders, a retailer can immediately get up and running with the Punta GAS user interface.
Reliable even in extreme weather conditions
The locker, its locks and UI are designed to work even in -30 – +50 C temperatures with minimal energy usage and upkeep. The built-in screen and physical buttons are easier to use than a touchscreen UI in varying weather conditions. The battery-life of 1-2 years can be prolonged with solar panels. The locker is made of durable steel to withstand harsh outdoor conditions, including rain, snow, wind, and UV exposure.
Reduces human work
Lots of time and work is saved as the salesperson doesn’t have to stop doing customer service to go outside and manually open a locker to exchange gas cylinders, and manually keeping track of every exchanged and returned cylinder.
Locker refill process is managed by software that works in all mobile devices without application installation. The process has been streamlined to be efficient and error-free, including easier keyless access to the locker and automatic inventory tracking.
Low life cycle costs
No backend or cloud solution is needed for the locker so there are no software updates. Not affected by phone or PDA technology, the seller-refiller application supports almost any handheld Android device with QR-scanner, and Punta API allows for third-party integration. Durable hardware lowers maintenance costs and re-locating the locker is easy if the location proves unideal.
Enhanced customer experience
Self-service lockers allow customers the flexibility to pick up their parcel at any time, day or night. The PIN code-based access works even if mobile network is not temporarily available and the code can be delivered to the customer via SMS, email or printed out at the salespoint.
Designed to last
Each locker is equipped with plastic sliders for smooth cylinder loading and retrieval, while plastic stoppers and double steel walls withstand wear and tear, ensuring longevity even in high-traffic locations.
Smooth customer experience
Customers receive a PIN code to retrieve a gas cylinder from a designated locker and they can easily return empty cylinders at the same time. The entire process takes seconds, ensuring staff efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction.
BASIC COLOURS
Price group 1
RAL 9002FT
Off-White
RAL 7035FT
Light Grey
OPTIONAL COLOURS
Price group 2
RAL 9006FT
Silver
RAL 9005FT
Black
RAL 1015FT
White Sand
RAL 6011FT
Reseda Green
RAL 9003FT
Signal White
RAL 5003FT
Sapphire Blue
RAL 9007FT
Aluminium
RAL 6019FT
Pastel Green
RAL 7024FT
Graphite Grey
RAL 5019FT
Capri Blue
RAL 5014FT
Blue Grey
RAL 9016FT
Traffic White
RAL 7036FT
Platinum
OPTIONAL COLOURS
Price group 3
RAL 2004FT
Orange
RAL 4010FT
telemagenta
RAL 3020FT
Red
RAL 1004FT
Golden Yellow
RAL 1016FT
Sulfur Yellow
RAL 6009FT
Fir Green
RAL 3005FT
Wine Red
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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.
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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.
