Bayan Signage builds petrol station price pylons in its Ajman factory: galvanised steel structures, ACP cladding, illuminated brand panels and integrated LED price digits that staff update in seconds. Our draftsmen prepare structural and permit drawings, our electricians test every circuit before dispatch, and the pylon structure carries a 5-year outdoor warranty.
A petrol station price sign is the tall freestanding pylon at the forecourt entrance that shows the fuel brand at the top and the current price of each grade below, such as Super 98, Special 95, E-Plus 91 and Diesel, usually on LED digits, sometimes with panels for the convenience store, car wash or tyre service. It is the first thing a driver sees of the station, often from 200 m away, and for fuel retailers, private stations and site developers it has to work every day of the year.
Two things make a price pylon different from any other sign. UAE fuel prices are announced monthly, so the price display must change quickly and correctly on the first of every month, without a ladder on the forecourt. And the pylon stands next to fuel dispensers, vents and tanks, so its electrics must be placed and rated for a hazardous environment. We weld the structure, build the brand panels and integrate the price modules and controllers in our factory, then test the whole system before it leaves.
Bayan Signage is the production arm of Bayan Advertising, with 15 years in the UAE, and our Ajman factory has welded galvanised steel structures for pylons and totems since 2016. Our technical draftsmen produce the structural plans and authority packages, our electricians handle LED wiring and controls, and our installation crews work under site safety rules on live forecourts.
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Most stations need a main price pylon and a few supporting signs. These are the builds we quote for forecourts, from new sites to upgrades of tired pylons.
The full roadside pylon: lit brand panel on top, one LED price row per grade below, on a clad galvanised steel structure and engineered base.
View details →Manual price panels swapped for LED digit modules of the same face size, with a new controller, while a sound structure and cladding stay.
View details →A shorter totem with price digits for urban stations, tight plots and service roads where a tall pylon is not allowed or not needed.
View details →Double-sided lightboxes below the prices for the convenience store, car wash or tyre service, telling drivers what else is on the site.
View details →Lit fascia bands and logos on the forecourt canopy, matched to the pylon so the brand reads the same from the road and the pumps.
View details →Manufacturer-built outdoor LED screens that we supply, integrate into the pylon or a separate totem, and install for promotions and offers.
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We check the approach from both directions, typically 150 to 250 m before the entrance, and mark the pylon position against the forecourt layout, dispensers, tanks, vents and buried services.
Our draftsmen prepare the pylon elevation and structural plans for wind load, with electrical equipment positioned outside hazardous areas shown on the site's safety drawing. Foundation requirements are confirmed with your project team or main contractor at the survey stage.
The galvanised steel frame is welded in our steel shop, then clad in ACP or aluminium with lockable access doors for technicians to reach drivers, controllers and module backs.
Brand panels are built with Samsung or Epistar modules to the retailer's colours. LED price modules and controllers are integrated and wired by our electricians, then tested with repeated updates and power restarts.
We supply an anchor bolt template so the base matches our steel exactly. Once the base is ready, the structure is lifted by crane, levelled, bolted down, wired to the controller and protected with bollards or a raised plinth.
Supply and controls are connected, prices programmed and the pylon checked by day and night from the road. We show station staff how to update prices before we leave.
Fuel retailers often supply their own pylon standard, which we build to exactly. For independent stations, this is the specification we start from.
| Component | Our standard | Upgrade options | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Galvanised steel frame to structural design | Taller pylon, larger cabinet | The frame and base are designed for the wind and soil on your plot. |
| Cladding | FR-core ACP in brand colours, lockable doors | Aluminium sheet, curved or shaped heads | Removable panels let technicians reach every component without a crane. |
| Brand panel | Double-sided LED lightbox, opal acrylic face | Routed aluminium with push-through acrylic | The logo has to read from far away by day and night. |
| Price digits | LED seven-segment, about 300 to 450 mm | 500 to 600 mm digits for fast roads | Digits must be read early enough for the driver to change lane safely. |
| Controller | Handheld remote with memory after power loss | Station keypad or network software | A controller that forgets prices after a power cut shows blanks on the day prices change. |
| Base protection | Bollards around the base | Raised kerbed plinth | Tankers and trucks clip pylon bases near entrances. |
A price pylon is judged on the first of every month and on every afternoon in July. These are the decisions that make it pass both tests.
Digits that look big standing on the forecourt are often unreadable from the main road at speed. As a rough guide, a 300 mm digit reads from about 90 to 120 m, while 450 to 600 mm digits suit busy roads and higher speeds. Size them from the point where a driver decides whether to change lane, usually 150 to 250 m before the entrance, and keep every grade the same colour so prices compare at a glance.
The LEDs are rarely what fails. The weak point is a controller that loses its memory after a power surge, or a remote that loses its pairing, so the pylon shows blanks or old prices on the morning prices change. Ask for a controller that keeps the last prices through power loss, and test the update process with your own staff before handover.
Forecourts have hazardous zones around dispensers, vents and tank fill points. A driver box or junction placed in the wrong spot can fail a safety inspection and has to be moved. We position all electrical equipment against the station's hazardous area drawing and agree it with the fuel retailer's safety team before any cable is laid.
Pylons near entrances get clipped by tankers and trucks. Without bollards or a raised kerbed plinth, a minor collision bends cladding, damages cables or cracks the grout under the base plate. Bollards are a small line on the quote and the cheapest insurance a pylon can have.
Daylight-readable digits are very bright, and on an urban site between villas or flats the same output at midnight floods bedroom windows with red or white light. Automatic dimming after dark, or a lower level after 11 pm, keeps prices readable and the neighbours calm, and it extends the life of the modules.
We quote each pylon from its drawings and site plan, or from the retailer's standard. Send the site plan, fuel grades, digit size and any brand standard, and we usually send an itemised quote within 24 hours covering structure, panels, price system, installation and permits.
Taller and wider pylons need more steel, cladding, heavier anchor bolts and bigger lifting equipment, so height is usually the biggest single cost driver.
Each grade needs its own price module, digits and label, so a pylon showing five grades costs more than one showing three.
Larger digits and networked control cost more than smaller digits with a handheld remote, but improve visibility and reduce update effort.
Fuel retailers often specify materials, colours and lighting for the brand panel. Meeting these exactly can add cost but is usually required.
Anchor bolts, cable runs to the kiosk, crane access and working around a live forecourt add cost, especially on busy or tight sites.
Convenience store, car wash and service panels add lightboxes and cladding, and can bring extra trade to the station.
A new price pylon usually needs approval from the municipality for the site, such as Dubai Municipality, Sharjah Municipality or Ajman Municipality, and pylons near major roads may need RTA input on position, height and brightness. Branded stations also need the fuel retailer's design sign-off. Our draftsmen prepare the elevations and structural plans for each submission, and foundation requirements are confirmed with your project team or main contractor at the survey stage.
Forecourts carry fire safety requirements of their own. Electrical equipment has to be positioned and rated in line with Civil Defence and fuel retailer rules for hazardous areas, and some stations ask for method statements before any work on a live site. Requirements vary by emirate and operator, so we confirm them for your station before any steel is cut.
Galvanised steel frames for pylons and totems are welded and finished at our Ajman factory, built to our own structural drawings.
Price modules and controllers are integrated and tested in our factory with repeated updates and restarts, so the first price change goes smoothly.
Our draftsmen prepare structural plans and permit packages for municipalities, RTA input and fuel retailer review.
The pylon's structure, powder coat and LED lighting are covered for 5 years, with a warranty document at handover.
Our installation crews follow site safety rules and coordinate with the station team, keeping the forecourt trading wherever possible.
From our factory in Ajman we install across the UAE, with free site visits in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman.
The cost depends mainly on pylon height, the number of fuel grades, digit size, the control system, the brand panel specification and site access. A short totem with three grades and a handheld remote costs far less than a 10 m double-sided pylon with five grades and service panels. Send the site plan and requirements, and we will send an itemised quote, usually within 24 hours.
Most LED price pylons are updated with a handheld remote, a keypad inside the station or software connected over a mobile network. Staff enter the new prices and the digits change immediately. Networked systems let a fuel retailer update many stations at once, which reduces errors at the start of each month.
It depends on viewing distance and road speed. For most stations on city roads, 300 to 450 mm digits work well; stations on fast roads or set far back usually need 500 to 600 mm. The test is simple: a driver should read the price early enough to change lane and turn in safely.
Usually yes. Pylons typically need municipality approval, those near major roads may need RTA input, and branded stations need the fuel retailer's sign-off. We prepare the drawings and structural plans and handle the submissions, and we confirm the current requirements for your site before fabrication.
Often yes. If the structure and cladding are sound, manual panels can usually be replaced with LED digit modules of the same face size, plus a controller and power supply. We check the frame, cable routes and the retailer's current standard first, as some now specify particular digit colours or fonts.
Red, white, amber and green are all common, and branded stations follow the retailer's specification. What matters most is contrast, so digits sit on a matt black face, and every grade uses the same colour so prices compare at a glance. Red and amber hold up well in strong daylight; white looks clean at night.
It depends on the pylon size, the price system, approvals and when the site's foundation is ready, so we give you a realistic schedule with the quote rather than a generic figure. Brand approvals and permits are the usual source of delay, so we prepare them while the structure is being detailed, and the programme is confirmed once drawings are signed off.
Look at it from the road regularly, because a dead middle segment turns an 8 into a 0 and a wrong price causes arguments at the pump. Clean the faces every few months, check the controller after power cuts, and have the bolts, cladding fixings and earthing inspected once a year. For pylons we built and installed, our sign maintenance contracts cover these visits.
Send your logo, the fascia size and a site photo. Our estimating team replies with options and an itemised price, usually within 24 hours.