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What is a kiosk's life expectancy?

Life expectancy of a kiosk will be influenced from the start by the choice of material used to build it. Once deployed, the rate at which the kiosk is used will determine how long it can stay in the field.

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November 6, 2023 by Cheryl Lesniak — Director of Marketing, Frank Mayer & Associates

The average lifespan of a kiosk in the field is typically between five and ten years. However, this is heavily influenced by several variables like frequency of use, the build-quality of materials, maintenance, and alterations.

Read on to explore how each of these factors affect a kiosk's life expectancy.

Use frequency

Thankfully, durable interactive kiosks are built for use. However, frequent operation does play a role in how long a kiosk will be active in the field.

If the kiosk is in a high-traffic, high-use area, expect a shorter life expectancy. This is because, as with anything, regular use contributes to more wear and tear.

To give kiosks the best protection against wear from continual use, being mindful of the manufacturing materials is key.

High-quality materials

Naturally, the higher the quality of materials used, the longer a kiosk will likely stay in the field.

Kiosks are built using robust, high-quality materials, typically powder coated metal or stainless steel. The build-quality of these materials helps them hold up on location.

This is because both options are resistant to rust, and the thick powder coating on metal provides additional protection, creating a shell around the metal that can slow corrosion.

Read on to explore how each of these factors affect a kiosk's life expectancy.

About Cheryl Lesniak

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Cheryl Lesniak is the Director of Marketing at Frank Mayer and Associates, a leader in the design and manufacturing of kiosk and display solutions. She has over 20+ years of experience in digital and content marketing, branding, research and analytics.

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