UL Certification for E85 & Ethanol Blender Pumps
The largest two fuel dispenser manufacturers in the world announced this week that Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has announced certification on their ethanol blender pumps. This announcement by Gilbarco and Dresser Wayne is just three weeks after UL announced certification of two of their models to dispenser E85 alone. These two announcements will mean that retailers will soon have a wide array of options. They can provide E85, or install an ethanol blender pump, and give the consumer the option of multiple ethanol blends. This certification should easily double the number of E85 stations in the United States in the next two years and expand the fuel into new markets.
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July 26, 2010: Gilbarco® Encore® Ethanol Blenders Gain UL Listing
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Greensboro, N.C.-July 26 2010- Following the June 24 announcement, UL has now extended the UL Listing to include Gilbarco Encore blenders with the flexible fuel option. These additional six models are among the first to be approved to blend mid-level ethanol/gasoline products containing up to 85% ethanol. A total of 22 Gilbarco dispenser configurations (blenders and MPDs) are now approved for use with fuels up to E85.
"Retailers want highly reliable dispensers that offer the ability to blend and dispense multiple products through each fueling position," said Chad Johnson, marketing manager for Encore dispensers at Gilbarco Veeder-Root. "The Encore series flexible fuel dispensers help retailers meet demand for higher Ethanol fuel blends and offers the opportunity for blender of record tax incentives as well."
The Encore S and Encore 300 dispenser models now UL Listed for use with E85 with the Flexible Fuel option include:
•X + 0 Blender (on the X hoses)
•X + 1 Blender (on the X hoses)
•Multi-Hose MPDs
•Single Hose MPD +1 (on the +1 hose)
•Blender dispenser +1 (on the +1 hose)
The largest two fuel dispenser manufacturers in the world announced today that Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has announced certification on two of their models for E85. This announcement by Gilbarco and Dresser Wayne is an important one, as many retailers and major suppliers have been hesitant to enter the E85 market without it. This certification should easily double the number of E85 stations in the United States in the next two years and expand the fuel into new markets.
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June 24, 2010: Dresser Wayne Ovation Eco Fuel dispenser receives UL certification for E85 fuel
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Dresser Wayne, a global innovator of fuel dispensers and technologies, announced today that its Ovation® Eco Fuel dispenser has been certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for E85. The Ovation Eco Fuel dispenser is one of the first UL-approved alternative-fuel dispensers, and further illustrates Dresser Wayne's commitment to green refueling technologies.
"As alternative fuels become more widely accepted, we are developing the infrastructure necessary to support our retailers as they add these fuels to their product offerings," explains Scott Negley, director of Alternative Energy Products for Dresser Wayne. "Receiving UL approval for E85 is an important and exciting step in that direction."
Underwriters Laboratories sets safety standards, conducts testing, and provides certification for a wide range of products, including complete ethanol-dispenser systems, which must be designed to address the corrosive properties of ethanol. This UL certification signifies that the Ovation Eco Fuel dispenser meets stringent materials-compatibility and safety criteria for dispensing ethanol up to and including E85. This certification helps ensure that E85 retailers are in compliance with industry standards and can confidently offer cost-effective, earth-friendly fuels to their customers.
In addition to its UL certification, the Ovation Eco Fuel dispenser features the industry-leading Xflo™ Meter, which offers unparalleled accuracy. The Ovation's customer-inspired design provides a seamless, intuitive fueling experience and other user-friendly benefits such as an ATM-style soft-key interface, clutter-free side-drape hoses, and fast fueling rates.
UL's approval of the Ovation Eco Fuel dispenser for E85 expands upon its interim approval of the dispenser for E25 ethanol blends earlier this year. Approval for E85 blending, which supports mid-level ethanol blends, is expected to follow shortly.
June 24, 2010: Gilbarco® Encore® flexible fuel dispensers now UL listed for E85
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GREENSBORO, N.C. – June 24, 2010 - Gilbarco Encore flexible fuel dispensers have received Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) UL87A approval for use with fuels containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). New Gilbarco Encore E85 flexible fuel dispensers will now bear the UL Listing Mark.
“We are pleased to be leading the development of the infrastructure required for alternative fuels, including increased use of ethanol,” said Chad Johnson, marketing manager for Encore dispensers at Gilbarco Veeder-Root. “The Encore S Flexible Fuel dispensers for E85 provide our customers with the same innovative, money-making features and durability they enjoy with the gasoline models.”
The Encore S and Encore 300 dispenser models now UL Listed for use with E85 with the Flexible Fuel option include:
- Multi-Hose MPDs
- Single Hose MPD +1 (on the +1 hose)
- Blender dispenser +1 (on the +1 hose)
- Multi-Hose +1 Blender dispensers (on the +1 hose)
With the Flexible Fuel option, these models are also approved for use with E25.
