A fuel station pylon sign must share key details fast: the station brand, fuel grades, and current prices. When five different fuel prices need to appear on one structure, layout and readability become especially important.

For this Australian project, Grandview manufactured a custom gas station pylon sign for the Astron brand. The sign combines illuminated branding, five LED fuel price displays and a red, blue and white exterior design.

The project also included matching ENTRY and EXIT signs, creating a consistent signage style across the fuel station.

Project Overview

The main pylon was designed as a tall roadside identification and fuel price sign.

Project details:

• Project location: Australia
• Brand: Astron
• Sign type: Custom illuminated pylon sign
• Overall size: Approximately 5,000 mm high × 2,000 mm wide
• Fuel price rows: 5
• Fuel grades: Unleaded E10, Unleaded 91, Premium 95, Premium 98 and Premium Diesel
• Price display: Red LED digital price modules
• Main colors: Red, blue and white
• Additional signs: Illuminated ENTRY and EXIT directional signs

The main challenge was fitting five fuel grades into the pylon while keeping each price section clearly separated.

Pylon Sign Design and Layout

Separate Branding and Fuel Price Areas

The upper section of the pylon is dedicated to the Astron logo.

A white background gives strong contrast for the red and blue branding.

A rounded, lit blue border runs around the edge of the main fuel price section.

Below the logo, the body changes to red, providing a consistent background for the fuel grade names and LED prices.

This separation gives the sign a clear visual order: branding first, then fuel information.

Five LED Fuel Price Displays

Five individual LED gas price displays were incorporated into the pylon.

Each row has its own fuel grade identification:

• Unleaded E10
• Unleaded 91
• Premium 95
• Premium 98
• Premium Diesel

Large white lettering contrasts with the red panels, while the red LED digits are installed against black display backgrounds.

According to the project drawing, the LED digits are approximately 15.68 inches high.

Digit size is an important consideration in a gas station pylon. A tall structure does not always provide good roadside readability if fuel prices use too little sign space.

For this project, we sized the five price modules to stay visually dominant without making the design feel crowded.

Manufacturing and Factory Testing

The completed pylon was assembled and illuminated in the factory so the major components could be checked together.

The inspection covered:

• Astron logo illumination
• LED digit operation
• Alignment of the five fuel price modules
• Fuel grade lettering
• Blue perimeter lighting
• Exterior panel alignment
• Overall visual consistency

Assembling a pylon in several sections before finishing it can be helpful. The branding cabinet, lit border, price modules, and cladding must line up. They need to fit together as one structure.

Internal planning is equally important.

LED modules, power supplies, controllers and wiring require suitable internal space and practical maintenance access. Consider these details during the drawing and manufacturing stages rather than treating them as an afterthought.

For buyers comparing different structures and configurations, our custom pylon sign manufacturing page provides more information about available customization options.

Matching Entry and Exit Signs

The project did not limit itself to the main pylon.

Two lit directional signs marked ENTRY and EXIT used the same blue and white style as the pylon.

Although these signs are much smaller, they use the same colors, lighting style, and graphic language. This creates a consistent gas station signage system.

For fuel station projects, this matters because roadside signs, fuel prices, and traffic direction shape the customer arrival experience.

What Should Buyers Confirm Before Ordering a Pylon Sign?

Review a custom pylon project in more detail than overall height and appearance alone.

Before manufacturing, buyers should normally confirm:

• Overall height and width
• Number of sign faces
• Number of fuel grades
• LED digit height
• Brand artwork and colors
• Fuel grade wording
• Lighting requirements
• Electrical specifications
• Price control requirements
• Internal maintenance access

Site-specific structural requirements also need separate consideration.

Wind, foundation design, fixing methods, and local sign rules can vary by project.

So, the pylon structure should match the site and local engineering needs.

Conclusion

This Australian Astron project combines lit branding, five fuel price displays, and directional signs.

They are all on a pylon about 5 metres high.

Its main strength is not simply the size of the sign. The layout gives each function a clear place.

The brand sits at the top. Fuel grades are split into separate rows. The LED prices stay easy to see.

For fuel retailers, petroleum companies and signage contractors, this type of coordinated design can make approval, manufacturing and future maintenance more straightforward.

FAQ

Can the number of fuel price rows be customized?

Yes. The layout can be developed according to the number of fuel grades required. This project uses five rows for E10, 91, 95, 98 and Premium Diesel.

Can LED fuel price displays be integrated into a pylon sign?

Yes. LED gas price signs can work with lit logos, fuel grade panels, and other branding in one pylon.

What information should I provide for a custom pylon sign quotation?

It is helpful to provide your logo artwork and required overall dimensions. Please include the number of fuel grades and your preferred LED digit size. Also provide the quantity and any available site information.

Site photos can also help the supplier better understand the intended sign position and overall project requirements.

Planning a Custom Pylon Sign Project?

If you are planning a fuel station or commercial signage project, send us your logo and site photos.

Also send required dimensions, your fuel grade list, and the quantity you need.

Explore our custom pylon sign solutions or contact Grandview to discuss the specifications for your project.