Gatorade Lemon Lime (HVV) 20 oz bottle flavor strip
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Gatorade Lemon Lime (HVV) 20 oz Bottle Flavor Strip
Give your beverage vending machine a clean, bright, and easy-to-recognize selection display with the Gatorade Lemon Lime (HVV) 20 oz Bottle Flavor Strip.
This new vending machine flavor strip is designed to identify Gatorade Lemon Lime in compatible Pepsi High Visibility Vendor, or HVV, beverage machines.
The strip features Gatorade Lemon Lime bottle-on-ice artwork. It also includes calorie information and uses the larger HVV-style format.
If an old flavor label is faded, damaged, missing, or no longer matches the drink in the column, replacing it is a simple way to improve the appearance of your vending machine.
A clear flavor strip also helps customers identify the drink they want before making a purchase.
Product Highlights
- Product: Gatorade Lemon Lime vending machine flavor strip
- Drink format: 20 oz bottle
- Style: HVV / High Visibility Vendor
- Artwork: Gatorade Lemon Lime bottle on ice
- Calorie information: Included on the strip
- Condition: New part
- Manufacturer: NBS
- SKU: SA22GLL20
- Approximate HVV / DB95 size: 5.3 inches wide x 7.2 inches high
- Application: Pepsi HVV front vending machines using this flavor strip format
- Compatible machine brands may include: Royal and Dixie Narco HVV machines that use the DB95-style strip
Important: Always compare the size and style of your existing flavor strip before ordering. Vending machines can use different label sizes even when the machines appear similar from the outside.
What Is a Gatorade Lemon Lime HVV Flavor Strip?
A flavor strip is the product identification graphic displayed on the front of a beverage vending machine.
It tells the customer which drink is assigned to a selection.
This strip identifies Gatorade Lemon Lime in a 20 oz bottle format.
It is made for the larger HVV-style display used on certain Pepsi-branded high-visibility vending machines.
The strip is not a bottle of Gatorade.
It is not a vending machine.
It is not an electronic part.
It is the display graphic used to represent the beverage inside the machine.
This distinction is important when ordering replacement vending parts and graphics.
Designed for Pepsi High Visibility Vendor Machines
HVV stands for High Visibility Vendor.
These beverage vending machines use large front graphics and prominent product displays to make beverage choices easier to see.
The larger flavor strip format gives each beverage selection more visual space than many traditional small selection labels.
This Gatorade Lemon Lime strip is designed for the HVV-style application.
The DB95 HVV format is approximately 5.3 inches wide by 7.2 inches high.
This larger format can provide a clear product image that customers can identify quickly.
That is especially useful in busy vending locations.
Bright Gatorade Lemon Lime Identification
Customers should not have to guess which beverage is behind a selection button.
A clear flavor strip helps solve that problem.
The Gatorade Lemon Lime graphic gives the selection a familiar product identity.
The bottle-on-ice presentation is designed to show the beverage in a cold and refreshing setting.
That visual presentation can make a vending machine look cleaner and more complete.
It also helps separate Gatorade Lemon Lime from other beverage choices in the same machine.
This is particularly useful when the machine carries several sports drinks, sodas, waters, teas, or juice beverages.
Made for a 20 oz Bottle Selection
This flavor strip is intended to represent a 20 oz Gatorade Lemon Lime bottle.
That makes the display useful for vending operators who stock the matching bottle format in an HVV machine.
Matching the selection graphic to the actual beverage is important.
Customers generally expect the product shown on the machine to match the product they receive.
If you change a vending column from another drink to Gatorade Lemon Lime, updating the flavor strip should be part of the changeover.
The same is true when an existing strip becomes worn or damaged.
Why Replace an Old Vending Machine Flavor Strip?
Flavor strips are simple parts, but they have an important job.
They are among the first things a customer sees when choosing a drink.
Old labels can become faded over time.
They may become scratched.
Edges may become bent.
A strip may disappear during machine cleaning or servicing.
The beverage stocked in a column may also change while the old graphic remains in place.
Any of these situations can make the machine look less organized.
Replacing the strip can provide several practical benefits.
- Clearly identifies Gatorade Lemon Lime.
- Helps customers find the correct beverage selection.
- Improves the visual appearance of the vending machine.
- Replaces faded or damaged graphics.
- Updates a column after a beverage change.
- Helps create a consistent front display.
- Provides a product-specific image instead of a generic label.
- Supports a cleaner and more professional vending presentation.
A Small Part That Can Make a Big Visual Difference
A vending machine may be mechanically reliable and fully stocked but still look neglected if its front graphics are worn.
Customers mainly interact with the outside of the machine.
They see the cabinet.
They see the payment system.
They see the buttons.
They also see the flavor strips.
Clean selection graphics help the entire machine look more organized.
Replacing a worn flavor strip is therefore a simple cosmetic maintenance task.
It does not require replacing the vending machine.
It does not require replacing a control board, motor, bill validator, or coin mechanism.
It simply refreshes the product identification area.
Useful for Vending Machine Refurbishment
Flavor strips are also useful when refurbishing beverage vending machines.
A refurbished machine may have years of service remaining.
However, its old product graphics may show their age.
Replacing those graphics can be part of restoring the front of the machine.
A vending operator may clean the cabinet, replace damaged buttons, install updated price labels, repair payment equipment, and refresh the flavor strips.
Together, these smaller improvements can produce a cleaner finished machine.
The Gatorade Lemon Lime HVV flavor strip is a practical choice when the machine will be stocked with the matching 20 oz beverage.
Useful When Changing Your Beverage Lineup
Vending product lineups change.
A drink that sells well at one location may not sell as well at another.
Seasonal demand can also change.
Operators may test new drinks or replace slower-moving products.
Whenever a beverage selection changes, the corresponding flavor strip should be checked.
For example, if a column previously held another beverage and is now being stocked with Gatorade Lemon Lime, the old label should be replaced with the correct Gatorade Lemon Lime strip.
This creates a clear connection between the display and the product being vended.
Ideal for Many Vending Locations
Gatorade products are commonly associated with active and on-the-go customers.
Gatorade states that its Thirst Quencher products contain sodium and potassium electrolytes designed to help replace electrolytes lost through sweat.
That makes clear Gatorade product identification useful in locations where customers may specifically look for sports drinks.
Potential vending locations include:
- Gyms
- Fitness centers
- Sports facilities
- Recreation centers
- Schools
- College campuses
- Office buildings
- Warehouses
- Manufacturing facilities
- Employee break rooms
- Apartment communities
- Hotels
- Motels
- Transportation facilities
- Waiting areas
- Entertainment locations
- Community centers
- Commercial workplaces
The right beverage mix depends on the individual vending location.
The purpose of the flavor strip is simply to make the selected product clear to the customer.
Easy Product Recognition Matters
Vending purchases are often quick decisions.
A customer approaches the machine, looks at the available products, chooses a drink, pays, and continues with their day.
The selection area should therefore be easy to understand.
Clear graphics reduce unnecessary searching.
A recognizable Gatorade Lemon Lime display can help customers locate that beverage among the other choices.
This is one reason the HVV format uses large product graphics.
The display gives the product more visual space.
HVV Size Provides Strong Visibility
The HVV / DB95 flavor strip format is approximately 5.3 inches wide by 7.2 inches high.
That is substantially larger than many traditional vending machine flavor labels.
The extra display area allows the beverage image and product identity to be seen more clearly.
This can be especially helpful when the machine is viewed from several feet away.
Large graphics can also make it easier to scan a full beverage lineup.
Customers can look across the selection area and identify familiar drinks without reading small text.
Compatible HVV Applications
The HVV / DB95 flavor strip size is used on Pepsi High Visibility Vendor fronts.
According to the product information, this format is used with HVV machines including applications manufactured by Royal and Dixie Narco.
However, vending machine compatibility should never be determined by brand name alone.
Royal made many vending machine models.
Dixie Narco also produced many different machines and front configurations.
Those machines do not all use the same flavor strip.
Some machines use small strips.
Some use medium strips.
Some use long strips.
Marketplace-style fronts use another format.
HVV fronts use the larger HVV-style strip.
For that reason, always compare the replacement strip with your current strip before ordering.
Check the Size Before You Order
Measuring your current flavor strip is one of the easiest ways to reduce ordering mistakes.
Remove an existing strip from the machine if necessary.
Measure its width.
Then measure its height.
Compare those measurements with the required HVV format.
For this application, the DB95-style strip is approximately:
- Width: 5.3 inches
- Height: 7.2 inches
Also compare the shape and orientation of the strip.
If your current graphic is much smaller, this HVV strip may not be the correct style for your machine.
Do Not Order by Beverage Name Alone
Gatorade Lemon Lime can appear in different types of vending machines.
The beverage name alone does not determine the required flavor strip size.
A machine with a traditional button panel may need a small strip.
An older flat-front machine may use another size.
A High Visibility Vendor front uses a larger display format.
Therefore, ordering a “Gatorade Lemon Lime strip” without checking the machine style can lead to the wrong part.
Confirm both the beverage and the strip format.
Gatorade Lemon Lime Bottle-on-Ice Artwork
This flavor strip uses bottle-on-ice artwork.
The visual helps communicate a cold bottled beverage.
That makes the selection easy to understand without adding unnecessary text to the display.
The customer sees the product image and can quickly associate the selection with Gatorade Lemon Lime.
The bottle image also helps distinguish this 20 oz bottle selection from can-based beverage graphics.
Includes Calorie Information
This flavor strip includes calorie information as part of its display design.
That gives customers additional product information directly at the selection area.
The information is integrated into the graphic instead of requiring a separate handwritten or improvised label.
This can help maintain a cleaner appearance across the front of the vending machine.
New Replacement Part
This Gatorade Lemon Lime HVV flavor strip is listed as a new part.
It is not listed as refurbished.
That makes it suitable for operators who want a fresh replacement graphic for an existing vending machine.
A new strip can be especially useful when restoring an older HVV machine with worn or mismatched selection graphics.
NBS Manufacturer
The product listing identifies NBS as the manufacturer.
The Vending World SKU for this Gatorade Lemon Lime HVV 20 oz bottle flavor strip is SA22GLL20.
Keeping the SKU available can make future reordering easier.
It can also help distinguish this specific strip from other Gatorade flavors and vending label sizes.
SKU SA22GLL20
Vending graphics can look similar when viewed in a catalog.
A specific SKU helps identify the exact listing.
For this product, the SKU is:
SA22GLL20
Operators who manage several machines may want to record this number in their parts inventory or maintenance notes.
That can make it easier to reorder the same strip later.
Helpful for Route Operators
Vending route operators often manage many different machines.
Those machines may use several different beverage configurations.
Keeping replacement flavor strips available can make product changes easier.
If a route operator changes a selection to Gatorade Lemon Lime, the matching strip can be installed during the same service visit.
This avoids leaving the wrong product graphic on the machine.
It can also reduce the need for a second trip simply to update the display.
Helpful for Vending Machine Owners
You do not need to operate a large vending route to benefit from replacement graphics.
A business may own only one beverage machine.
A school may maintain a small group of machines.
A warehouse may have one machine in an employee break area.
A gym may operate a machine near its entrance.
In each case, the same basic rule applies.
The selection graphic should match the beverage being sold.
Keep Your Beverage Display Consistent
Consistency makes a vending machine easier to understand.
If most selections have clean, current graphics but one has a faded or handwritten label, that selection can look out of place.
A proper replacement strip helps maintain a consistent display.
This is especially important on an HVV machine because the graphics are large and highly visible.
A damaged strip can be noticeable.
A clean replacement can restore the intended look.
Better Than a Temporary Handwritten Label
Temporary labels can be useful when testing a product.
However, handwritten paper labels are rarely ideal for long-term use.
They can look inconsistent.
They may be difficult to read.
They may fall off.
They also do not provide the same product-specific visual identification as a dedicated flavor strip.
Once a beverage becomes part of the regular lineup, installing the correct graphic can create a more finished presentation.
Refresh an Older Pepsi HVV Front
Older vending machines can remain useful for many years when properly maintained.
The graphics, however, often show wear before the machine reaches the end of its service life.
Replacing old flavor strips can be part of a simple front-panel refresh.
Start by checking each selection.
Look for faded colors.
Look for torn corners.
Check whether every graphic matches the beverage currently loaded.
Replace damaged or incorrect strips as needed.
The result can be a more organized machine without changing its major mechanical components.
Useful During Machine Cleaning
Routine cleaning is a good time to inspect flavor strips.
When cleaning the front of the machine, look at each display window.
If a strip has shifted, straighten it.
If it is dirty, clean the appropriate protective surface around it.
If the strip itself is damaged, replace it.
If the beverage has changed, install the correct graphic.
This simple inspection can become part of normal vending machine maintenance.
Useful During a Planogram Change
Many vending operators periodically adjust their product planograms.
A planogram determines which products are assigned to the available selections.
When a planogram changes, the front display should change with it.
For example, an operator may decide to dedicate a 20 oz bottle selection to Gatorade Lemon Lime.
The physical product is loaded into the machine.
The selection settings are checked.
The price is confirmed.
The Gatorade Lemon Lime flavor strip is then installed in the correct display position.
That completes the product change from the customer's point of view.
Make Product Changes Easier to Understand
Regular customers may become familiar with the location of their favorite drink.
When an operator changes a product, those customers need a clear visual cue.
A new flavor strip provides that cue.
Instead of relying on the old selection graphic, customers can immediately see that Gatorade Lemon Lime is now available.
This helps the machine communicate its current product lineup.
Suitable for Spare Parts Inventory
Operators with several HVV machines may choose to keep common flavor strips in their spare parts inventory.
Flavor strips take up very little storage space compared with mechanical vending parts.
Keeping extras available can be convenient when graphics are damaged or product selections change.
They can be stored with other lightweight vending supplies such as price labels, decals, and selection graphics.
Keep them flat and protected from moisture or damage.
Simple Installation Concept
Flavor strip installation is generally straightforward.
The exact method depends on the vending machine and front assembly.
In many machines, the graphic is positioned behind a clear display area or within a dedicated holder.
The basic process may include:
- Identify the Gatorade Lemon Lime selection.
- Access the existing flavor strip holder.
- Remove the old or incorrect strip.
- Check the display area for dirt or debris.
- Position the new strip in the correct orientation.
- Make sure the graphic sits flat.
- Close or secure the display area.
- View the selection from the front.
- Confirm that the strip is centered and easy to see.
- Confirm that the actual beverage matches the display.
Always follow the service procedures for your specific vending machine.
Inspect the Display Before Closing the Machine
After installing the strip, step back and look at the machine from the customer's position.
Make sure the graphic is not upside down.
Make sure it is not crooked.
Check that no edge is folded.
Make sure another graphic does not overlap it.
Verify that the correct product is loaded behind the corresponding selection.
A quick final inspection can prevent simple presentation errors.
Confirm the Price Separately
A flavor strip identifies the beverage.
It does not automatically set the vending price.
After changing a product selection, verify the programmed price in the machine.
Also check any separate price display or price label used by the machine.
The product graphic and the price information should both be accurate.
Flavor Strip Versus Price Label
A flavor strip and a price label serve different purposes.
The flavor strip identifies the beverage.
The price label tells the customer how much the selection costs.
Some vending machine configurations display these items separately.
Do not assume that replacing the Gatorade Lemon Lime strip changes the price display.
Check both items during servicing.
Flavor Strip Versus Machine Decal
A flavor strip is also different from a large vending machine decal.
A cabinet decal may cover a door, side panel, or large section of the machine.
A flavor strip is a smaller product-specific graphic associated with an individual beverage selection.
This item is intended for product identification in the HVV display system.
Flavor Strip Versus Selection Button
The strip is not the selection button itself.
Depending on the vending machine design, the customer may view the product graphic and then use a nearby button or selection interface.
If a button, switch, or keypad is damaged, replacing the flavor strip will not repair that electrical or mechanical issue.
This product is for the visual identification portion of the selection.
Flavor Strip Versus Beverage Product
This listing is for the vending machine flavor strip only.
It does not include Gatorade bottles.
It does not include beverage inventory.
It does not include a vending machine.
It does not include a selection motor, switch, or payment component.
The purpose of the item is to display the Gatorade Lemon Lime beverage selection.
Why Clear Vending Machine Graphics Matter
Good vending merchandising starts with clarity.
Customers need to know what is available.
They need to know where to make the selection.
They need to understand what product they should expect to receive.
A clean flavor strip supports all three goals.
It identifies the beverage.
It associates the beverage with a specific selection.
It creates a more polished display.
Improve the Look of a Full Beverage Lineup
A single replacement strip is useful.
A coordinated set of correct strips can make an even larger visual difference.
Inspect the entire beverage machine.
Check every product display.
Replace graphics that no longer match the stocked drinks.
Replace badly faded graphics.
Correct strips that are installed upside down or crooked.
The finished machine can look cleaner and easier to shop.
Gatorade Lemon Lime as Part of a Sports Drink Selection
Gatorade Lemon Lime is a well-established flavor within the Gatorade product family.
Gatorade's official product information describes its traditional Thirst Quencher line as providing carbohydrates for working muscles and electrolytes to help replace electrolytes lost in sweat.
For vending operators, the important point is product identification.
If Gatorade Lemon Lime is stocked in the machine, the corresponding flavor strip gives customers a clear way to recognize it.
Great for Active Locations
Sports drinks may be especially relevant in locations where people exercise, work physically, or spend long periods on the go.
A clear Gatorade Lemon Lime graphic can therefore be useful in machines located near:
- Weight rooms
- Fitness floors
- Basketball courts
- Sports complexes
- Recreation areas
- Warehouse floors
- Production areas
- Employee break rooms
- School athletic facilities
- College recreation buildings
Every vending location is different.
Operators should choose beverage selections based on actual customer demand at the site.
Useful in Workplace Vending
Workplace beverage machines often serve customers throughout the day.
Employees may use the machine during breaks, before shifts, after physical work, or while moving between departments.
A clear product display saves time.
The customer can scan the machine and quickly identify Gatorade Lemon Lime if that is the drink they want.
Useful in Gym and Fitness Center Vending
Gyms and fitness centers are natural locations for sports drink vending.
The vending machine may be positioned near a lobby, locker room, training area, or exit.
Customers often make quick purchases before or after activity.
Large HVV graphics can make beverage options easy to identify.
The Gatorade Lemon Lime strip clearly marks the matching selection.
Useful in School and Campus Vending
Schools and campuses may operate many vending machines across different buildings.
Keeping product graphics accurate helps create a consistent user experience.
If a machine stocks a 20 oz Gatorade Lemon Lime bottle in an HVV-compatible selection, this strip can provide the appropriate product identification.
Operators should always follow applicable school, district, campus, and local vending requirements.
Useful in Warehouse and Industrial Locations
Industrial vending locations can experience heavy machine use.
Customers may have limited break time.
Clear selection graphics can help them find a beverage quickly.
Flavor strips in these environments may also experience wear over time.
Keeping replacement graphics available can help maintain a clean vending display.
Useful in Hotels and Hospitality Locations
Hotel vending machines serve many different customers.
Guests may be unfamiliar with the machine.
They may also use it late at night or when nearby stores are closed.
Easy-to-recognize beverage graphics help simplify the purchasing process.
A properly installed Gatorade Lemon Lime strip makes that selection clear.
Useful in Apartment and Residential Communities
Apartment communities may place vending machines near laundry rooms, recreation spaces, clubhouses, pools, or common areas.
These machines often serve both residents and guests.
Maintaining clean graphics can help keep the vending area looking organized.
A replacement Gatorade Lemon Lime strip can refresh a worn selection display without requiring major machine work.
Useful for Machine Resellers
Vending machine resellers may also need replacement flavor strips.
A used HVV machine may arrive with old graphics from its previous location.
Those graphics may not match the beverage plan for the next owner.
Updating the strips before resale can make the machine look more complete.
It also allows the new beverage lineup to be presented clearly.
Useful for Refurbishers
Professional vending machine refurbishment often involves more than mechanical repair.
Appearance matters too.
A refurbisher may clean the cabinet, repair the refrigeration system, service the payment equipment, replace damaged switches, and update the graphics.
Flavor strips are a small but visible part of that process.
This Gatorade Lemon Lime HVV strip can be used when the restored machine needs the matching beverage display.
Simple Way to Update a Selection
Changing a vending selection does not always require complicated hardware changes.
Sometimes the machine is already configured for the correct bottle size.
The operator simply changes the beverage and updates the front display.
In that situation, a new flavor strip can complete the visual side of the change.
Always verify that the machine is properly configured to vend the actual bottle being loaded.
Machine Setup Still Matters
A correct flavor strip does not guarantee that a bottle will vend properly.
Bottle vending depends on the machine's physical setup.
The column, product depth, shims, spacers, retainers, and other settings may need to match the actual package.
If changing from another bottle or can, confirm the machine setup before putting the selection into service.
The flavor strip identifies the product.
It does not change the mechanical configuration of the vending column.
Check the Actual Beverage Before Installation
Before installing the strip, confirm what is being stocked.
The graphic should match the actual drink.
Check the brand.
Check the flavor.
Check the package format.
In this case, the strip is specifically intended to represent Gatorade Lemon Lime in a 20 oz bottle format.
Do a Final Vend Test
Whenever a beverage selection is changed, a test vend is a good maintenance practice.
Load the product correctly.
Confirm the price.
Confirm the display.
Then make a test purchase or use the machine's service test function if appropriate.
Verify that the correct bottle is delivered.
This checks the complete customer experience, not just the appearance of the machine.
Keep Flavor Strips Clean
Once installed, the graphic should be kept visible.
Dust, fingerprints, and dirt on the clear display surface can reduce clarity.
Clean the machine according to the manufacturer's recommended procedures.
A clean protective display surface helps the flavor strip remain easy to see.
Avoid harsh cleaning methods that could damage graphics or plastic components.
Store Spare Flavor Strips Carefully
If you order extra strips, store them carefully.
Keep them flat.
Keep them dry.
Avoid folding them.
Do not place heavy parts on top of them.
Keep them away from grease, moisture, and cleaning chemicals.
Organizing strips by brand, flavor, and size can make future route servicing faster.
Organize Your Vending Graphics
Operators with multiple machines can accumulate many different flavor strips.
A simple storage system can save time.
Consider separating graphics into categories such as:
- HVV bottle strips
- HVV can strips
- Small bottle strips
- Small can strips
- Medium strips
- Long strips
- Marketplace-style strips
Within each group, organize by beverage brand or flavor.
This makes it easier to find the correct strip before a service call.
Record the SKU for Future Orders
The SKU SA22GLL20 can be useful for inventory management.
Add it to a spreadsheet, route management system, parts list, or service notebook.
You can also record the machine locations where this strip format is used.
That makes future ordering easier and reduces guesswork.
Product Specifications
| Product Name | Gatorade Lemon Lime (HVV) 20 oz Bottle Flavor Strip |
|---|---|
| SKU | SA22GLL20 |
| Manufacturer | NBS |
| Condition | New |
| Beverage Brand | Gatorade |
| Flavor | Lemon Lime |
| Package Shown | 20 oz Bottle |
| Graphic Style | Bottle on Ice |
| Vending Style | HVV / High Visibility Vendor |
| Approximate HVV Size | 5.3" W x 7.2" H |
| Calorie Display | Yes |
| Primary Use | Beverage selection identification |
Quick Compatibility Checklist
Before ordering, check the following:
- Does your machine use a Pepsi HVV-style front?
- Does your existing strip use the large DB95-style format?
- Is the approximate required size 5.3" wide x 7.2" high?
- Are you stocking Gatorade Lemon Lime?
- Are you representing a 20 oz bottle selection?
- Does your current display use this orientation and format?
If any answer is uncertain, compare your existing strip carefully before ordering.
Common Reasons to Buy This Flavor Strip
- Your existing Gatorade Lemon Lime strip is faded.
- The old strip is torn or bent.
- The strip is missing.
- You are adding Gatorade Lemon Lime to the machine.
- You are changing a selection from another drink.
- You are refurbishing a Pepsi HVV machine.
- You want the product display to match the beverage being stocked.
- You want to replace an improvised or handwritten label.
- You are preparing a machine for a new vending location.
- You want spare graphics for route maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with this product?
This listing is for a Gatorade Lemon Lime HVV 20 oz bottle flavor strip.
Is Gatorade included?
No. The beverage is not included. This product is the vending machine display strip.
Is this a new part?
Yes. The product is listed as a new part.
What is the SKU?
The SKU is SA22GLL20.
Who is the manufacturer?
The listing identifies the manufacturer as NBS.
What flavor does the strip identify?
It identifies Gatorade Lemon Lime.
What bottle size is shown?
The strip is designed for a 20 oz bottle selection.
What does HVV mean?
HVV means High Visibility Vendor.
What size is the HVV flavor strip?
The DB95-style HVV format is approximately 5.3 inches wide x 7.2 inches high.
Will it fit every Pepsi vending machine?
No. Pepsi-branded vending machines can use different flavor strip sizes and front configurations. Confirm that your machine uses the HVV / DB95-style format before ordering.
Will it fit every Dixie Narco machine?
No. Dixie Narco produced many different vending machine designs. This strip is intended for compatible HVV front applications that use this large strip format.
Will it fit every Royal vending machine?
No. Royal machines also use different front styles and selection displays. Confirm the size and format of your existing strip.
Does the strip include calorie information?
Yes. The product listing describes this strip as including calorie information.
What artwork is used?
The strip uses a Gatorade Lemon Lime bottle-on-ice presentation.
Can I use this when changing a vending selection?
Yes, if your machine uses the correct HVV strip format and the selection is being changed to the matching Gatorade Lemon Lime 20 oz bottle product.
Should I measure my existing strip?
Yes. Measuring the existing strip is one of the best ways to verify the required format.
Does the flavor strip control the vending machine?
No. It is a display graphic. It does not control the vending motor, refrigeration system, payment system, or selection electronics.
Does installing the strip configure the machine for 20 oz bottles?
No. The machine must already be properly configured for the actual product package being vended.
Can I keep extras as spare parts?
Yes. Spare flavor strips can be useful for route maintenance and future product changes. Store them flat and protected from damage.
Why Accurate Product Identification Is Important
The front of a vending machine acts as a product menu.
Every flavor strip is part of that menu.
If the menu is wrong, customers can become confused.
If the menu is clear, choosing a beverage is easier.
This is why operators should update the flavor strip whenever the beverage selection changes.
A Gatorade Lemon Lime selection should display Gatorade Lemon Lime.
A simple rule like this helps keep vending service organized and customer-friendly.
Improve Vending Machine Presentation Without Major Repairs
Not every machine improvement requires expensive parts.
Sometimes appearance can be improved through basic maintenance.
Cleaning the machine helps.
Replacing damaged price labels helps.
Straightening buttons and displays helps.
Replacing worn flavor strips helps.
These small tasks can improve the way an older machine presents itself to customers.
Perfect for Preventive Cosmetic Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is often associated with mechanical systems.
However, cosmetic maintenance matters too.
During a regular service visit, inspect the customer-facing parts of the machine.
Look at the graphics.
Look at the display windows.
Look at the selection labels.
Check the payment instructions.
Make sure everything is readable.
Replacing a damaged Gatorade Lemon Lime strip before it becomes badly worn helps maintain a clean appearance.
Prepare a Machine for a New Location
Moving a vending machine to a new account is a good opportunity to refresh the front.
Before delivery, determine the beverage lineup for the new location.
Install the correct flavor strips.
Set the correct prices.
Test the selections.
Clean the cabinet.
Check the payment equipment.
A machine that arrives with accurate product graphics can be stocked and placed into service with a more finished appearance.
Prepare a Machine for Sale
If you are selling a used vending machine, correct flavor strips can also improve presentation.
A prospective buyer can more easily understand how the product display works when the machine has proper graphics installed.
Replacing missing or badly damaged strips can help the machine look complete.
Always describe the actual machine condition accurately when selling equipment.
Support a Professional Vending Route
Professional vending service depends on many details.
Machines need to work reliably.
They need to be stocked.
Prices need to be correct.
Payment systems need to operate.
The machines also need to communicate clearly with customers.
Flavor strips contribute to that final point.
They are simple visual tools that help customers understand the available beverage choices.
Keep Your Machine Easy to Shop
An easy-to-shop vending machine does not make customers search for basic information.
The beverages are clearly displayed.
The prices are understandable.
The selection process is straightforward.
The Gatorade Lemon Lime HVV strip supports that experience by clearly marking the matching beverage selection.
Use the Correct Graphic for the Correct Column
When servicing the machine, pay attention to the relationship between the graphic and the physical column.
It is possible to install the correct flavor strip in the wrong selection position.
That still creates a mismatch.
After installation, trace the selection from the graphic to the button or interface and then to the corresponding product column.
Make sure all three match.
Check Your Entire Selection Map
If one product graphic is wrong, it may be worth checking the entire machine.
Route changes can sometimes create several mismatched selections over time.
Compare every strip with the products loaded inside.
Correct any mismatches during the same service visit.
This can reduce customer confusion and create a cleaner merchandising layout.
Replace Faded Graphics Before They Become Hard to Read
Vending machines can be exposed to bright indoor lighting and, in some locations, indirect or direct sunlight.
Over time, printed graphics may lose some of their original appearance.
Once a strip becomes noticeably faded, replacement can restore a stronger product image.
The larger HVV format makes graphic condition particularly noticeable.
Replace Bent or Damaged Strips
A bent strip may not sit correctly behind the display.
It can cast shadows.
It can appear crooked.
A torn edge can also be visible through the display window.
Replacing a physically damaged strip is often easier than trying to repair the old graphic.
Replace Missing Strips
An empty display position can make a stocked vending selection difficult to identify.
If the Gatorade Lemon Lime strip is missing, installing the correct replacement restores the product identification.
Before installation, confirm that the beverage behind the selection is actually Gatorade Lemon Lime.
Replace Incorrect Strips
An incorrect flavor strip can be more confusing than a missing one.
A customer may select one beverage and receive another.
If a column has been converted to Gatorade Lemon Lime, remove the old product graphic and install the matching strip.
Then perform a test vend to confirm the selection.
Suitable for Planned Beverage Rotations
Some vending operators rotate products based on demand.
For example, a machine may offer different drinks during warmer months or at locations with changing customer preferences.
Keeping the appropriate flavor strips makes these rotations easier to present.
When Gatorade Lemon Lime returns to the lineup, the matching strip can be installed again.
Make Route Service More Efficient
Preparation can reduce service time.
Before visiting a machine, identify the planned product changes.
Bring the matching flavor strips.
Bring any required price labels.
Bring the products.
Then complete the entire update during one visit.
This approach can be more efficient than discovering missing graphics after the product has already been changed.
Easy Addition to a Vending Parts Kit
Route technicians often carry a basic supply of frequently needed items.
Depending on the machines on the route, that kit may include:
- Flavor strips
- Price labels
- Cleaning supplies
- Common switches
- Basic hand tools
- Machine keys
- Service documentation
A spare Gatorade Lemon Lime HVV strip can be a useful addition when the route includes compatible HVV beverage machines.
Ordering Tips
Before placing your order, take a few minutes to verify the application.
- Look at your vending machine front.
- Confirm that it uses the HVV-style display.
- Measure an existing flavor strip.
- Compare the size with approximately 5.3" x 7.2".
- Confirm that Gatorade Lemon Lime will be stocked.
- Confirm that the selection represents a 20 oz bottle.
- Record SKU SA22GLL20 for reference.
These checks can help prevent ordering the wrong flavor strip format.
Why Size Verification Is So Important
Vending machine flavor strips are not universal.
Two machines may both sell Pepsi-family beverages and still use completely different graphic sizes.
Two machines from the same manufacturer may also use different front designs.
Model age can matter.
Door style can matter.
The display system can matter.
That is why a physical measurement is often more useful than guessing based on the machine brand.
Different Vending Machines Use Different Flavor Strip Formats
Vending World lists several general flavor strip categories.
These include small bottle strips, small can strips, medium strips, long strips, Marketplace formats, and Pepsi HVV formats.
The Gatorade Lemon Lime strip on this page belongs to the HVV format.
If your existing strip belongs to another category, choose the size that matches your machine rather than forcing a large strip into a smaller holder.
Do Not Cut the Strip Unless You Know the Application
Operators sometimes modify vending graphics to fit unusual machines.
However, cutting a strip can remove important artwork or information.
It can also create uneven edges.
Whenever possible, use the correct strip size for the machine.
Verify the dimensions before making permanent modifications.
Maintain a Consistent HVV Display
HVV machines are designed around strong product visibility.
Using properly sized graphics helps preserve that appearance.
If one selection uses a small improvised label while the others use full-size HVV graphics, the display can look inconsistent.
A correct Gatorade Lemon Lime HVV strip fills the intended display area and keeps the product lineup visually coordinated.
A Practical Replacement for Vending Operators
Replacement flavor strips are inexpensive compared with major vending machine components.
Yet they are visible every time a customer approaches the machine.
That makes them a practical maintenance item.
If the existing Gatorade Lemon Lime graphic is missing, outdated, or damaged, replacing it can quickly improve the selection display.
Product Benefits at a Glance
- Clearly identifies Gatorade Lemon Lime.
- Designed to represent a 20 oz bottle selection.
- Uses HVV-style large-format artwork.
- Features bottle-on-ice graphics.
- Includes calorie information.
- Listed as a new part.
- Useful for replacing worn graphics.
- Useful during beverage lineup changes.
- Useful for machine refurbishment.
- Helps create a cleaner selection display.
- Easy to store as a spare.
- SKU SA22GLL20 makes reordering easier.
Who Should Consider This Flavor Strip?
This product may be useful for:
- Independent vending operators
- Vending route companies
- Vending machine refurbishers
- Used vending machine dealers
- Business owners with on-site vending machines
- Property managers
- Gym operators
- School vending service providers
- Warehouse managers
- Facility managers
- Technicians servicing compatible HVV machines
Before You Buy
Please confirm the flavor strip dimensions and vending machine front style before ordering.
This is especially important if you do not know the exact model of your vending machine.
Look at an existing strip that fits correctly.
Measure it.
Compare its dimensions with the HVV format.
Also check the orientation and overall shape.
A few minutes of verification can save time later.
Gatorade Lemon Lime HVV Flavor Strip Summary
The Gatorade Lemon Lime (HVV) 20 oz Bottle Flavor Strip is a new replacement vending machine graphic designed to identify a Gatorade Lemon Lime bottle selection in compatible Pepsi High Visibility Vendor applications.
It features bottle-on-ice artwork.
It includes calorie information.
It uses the larger HVV-style display format.
The listing identifies the manufacturer as NBS and the SKU as SA22GLL20.
The HVV / DB95 format is approximately 5.3 inches wide x 7.2 inches high.
This format is associated with Pepsi HVV front machines, including compatible Royal and Dixie Narco applications.
Because vending machines use many different flavor strip sizes, always verify the dimensions of your existing strip before ordering.
Refresh Your Gatorade Lemon Lime Selection
A clean vending machine starts with details customers can see.
If your current Gatorade Lemon Lime graphic is faded, damaged, missing, or incorrect, a new HVV flavor strip provides a simple way to refresh the display.
Use it when adding Gatorade Lemon Lime to a compatible machine.
Use it when updating an existing beverage lineup.
Use it when refurbishing an older HVV vendor.
Use it to replace a worn product graphic.
Most importantly, use the correct strip size for your specific vending machine.
Product: Gatorade Lemon Lime (HVV) 20 oz Bottle Flavor Strip
SKU: SA22GLL20
Manufacturer: NBS
Condition: New
Style: HVV / High Visibility Vendor
Approximate HVV Format: 5.3" W x 7.2" H
Product Display: Gatorade Lemon Lime 20 oz Bottle
Artwork: Bottle on Ice
Calories: Displayed on strip
Order the Gatorade Lemon Lime HVV 20 oz Bottle Flavor Strip to replace a worn graphic, update a beverage selection, or complete the product display on a compatible HVV vending machine.
| Refurbished | No |
|---|---|
| SKU | SA22GLL20 |
| Weight | 0.010000 |
| Manufacturer | NBS |
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Why Buy A Refurbished Machine?
Great Returns - Commercial Grade Machines - Affordability
New vs Refurbished
We used to sell new machines as well as reconditioned ones. We no longer sell new, for one main reason.
According to a recent survey of vending operators, about 93 out of 100 potential vending accounts don't generate enough revenue to justify the cost of new equipment. New machines are great if you have high volume accounts, but most people do not have these accounts.
Typical pricing on new "commercial grade" machines:
- Can drink machines: $6,200–$7,400
- Snack machines: $6,600–$8,500
- Cold food machines: $8,900–$11,700
(Priced with mech and validator, typical options, vendor pricing not including sales tax or shipping in some cases.)
As you can see, that's quite high compared to used or refurbished equipment.
Please remember 'anyone and everyone' can call their machines refurbished but what does that really mean? Please see our machine ratings page for what we actually do to our machines. Many of our competitors don't even 'clean or paint the inside' of the machines.
Start small and grow as you can afford it.Many people start in the vending business without much knowledge, and that can hurt them financially if they're not careful.
All of the machines that we sell are full size, commercial machines. There are many machines that are made that are small, countertop or mechanical coin acceptance. These machines are fine if you are a housewife looking to make a little extra money on the side. We used to sell those type of machines and no longer do. The main reason is that people who were serious about vending would out grow these type of machines in several months.
Small mechanical machines have two main problems:
- They don't make change or accept dollar bills
- They "work you to death" — frequent refills for very little payoff
Most hold under 100 products and gross only $40–$50 per full restock, and profit is less than half of that.
A full-size commercial machine, by contrast, usually holds 350 to 600 products and empties out at $250–$500. Since you spend most of your time just driving to the location, you might as well fill 500 products instead of 50.
