Charging Totems from Crable

In this article, we explore the suitability of Charging Totems for use in a wide range of sector settings, including healthcare, stadium & arena, travel & transport, hospitality and workplaces as well as at events.

So, what is a Charging Totem? Sometimes called a charging tower or a charging pillar, a Charging Totem in the context of this article is an equal-sided, tall structure that provides charging points for people to gather around - a type of Charging Station.

But as well as charging points for people to charge up their phones and other portable appliances, there are huge sponsor opportunities for the provider of the Totems.

Where Are Charging Totems Required?

So what commercial environments are Charging Totems best suited to? The answer is simple:  anywhere there are likely to be lots of people needing battery charge-ups for their phones.

Airports, stadiums, arenas, festivals, conferences, hospitals:  you name the space and a Charging Totem will meet the need. People need their phones charged to keep in contact, post to social media, take photos and use documents within their digital wallet.

Stunning Graphic Designs to Draw People for a Charge

Putting the effort into the graphic designs of the Charging Totems is an imperative. From afar, people will spot the wireless charging icon within your design and be drawn to the Totem as a source of relief to Nomophobia – the terrible feeling people get when their batteries are running low.

The graphic designs deployed on the 2m high structures supplied by Crable can be really eye-catching. Full-colour use of the areas above and below the Crable Charging Shelves can accommodate lots of calls to action and direct messaging, as well as reinforcing brand ID through logos and colours.

Each of the sides of a Crable Charging Totem can be designed differently for maximum impact. So whichever way you approach or look at the Charging Totem, a different message can be conveyed or a strong message repeated.

Types of Charging Totems

Crable Charging Totems come in quadrangular and triangular versions (4 or 3-sided respectively) and feature a Crable Charging Shelf per side.

Having one shelf per side means that up to eight appliances can be charging simultaneously per side and therefore 24 or 32 appliances per Totem depending on the version you choose.

This all sounds like a lot of electrical power being consumed but when you consider that, on a typical electricity contract in 2024, 200 customers can be given a satisfyingly quick charge for 20p then this really isn’t a huge expense.

Running Costs of Charging Totems

Have a read of Crable’s article on typical costs associated with providing free phone charging in the article What's the Electricity Cost of Providing Free Phone Charging.

Crable can provide Totems for both internal and external use. The latter come with a canopy that protects against any fluctuations in weather conditions and ensures people are happy to utilise the charging service when that predictable rain shower arrives.

The structure of the Crable Charging Totems comes with choice.  Some customers prefer a solid, fully brandable sides/faces option while others like the simplicity of a metal frame that gives an urban grittiness.  

Whichever Charging Totem you choose for your venue, Crable will make sure your Charging Station delivers. You can discuss your Charging Station options with one of our experts who understands the needs of operators within healthcare, travel and transport, stadium and arena and events and education sectors.

Get a Quote

Get in touch now to learn more about Charging Totems from Crable and how they can improve customer experience and build brand awareness wherever they are deployed. Simply complete our enquiry form here - Get A Quote - and one of our team of experts will get back in touch to answer all of your questions.