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Are you in need of a Telephone Ring Beacon?
Telephone Ring Initiated Beacons are designed to be used where a visual signal of a ringing telephone is necessary. This type of beacon has become a necessity in noisy environments where high ambient noise levels persist to more everyday environments such as care...
Did you know we offer Third Party Sales Support?
Calling all Electrical Wholesalers!Are you dealing with Project Work?! Let us at D.G. Controls do the hard work for you! We love to get involved in project work and as we have been taking on more and more project work, we have been finding ourselves working directly...
How do our Stock Codes work…?
Our standard stock codes begin with three letters, indicating the type of beacon required, (i.e. Pulsed) and Series beacon required (i.e. Series E) followed by the voltage code, voltage required, then lamp type, then colour. For example: This stock code would give...
Warning beacon colours explained
Beacons convey strong and vital messages in the colours they use; they allow people to become aware of their surroundings and any possible dangers that might be on-coming. Beacons deliver clear messages not only in their colour, their position, place and time of use....
Did you know that beacons have various functions for different applications..?
There are many types of beacon lamps with varying modes, however the most common modes are Static, Strobe, Rotating and Pulsing. Here's a quick overview of each of these modes as the mode you select for your application will not only aid increased awareness, but it...
National IT Professionals Day
It’s National IT Professionals Day. Let’s hear from our internal IT specialist about their career and the day-to-day workload. “How did your career start?” Like many brought up in the 1980's, my first experience was at school and saving birthday/Christmas money...
Lamps Explained
In today’s modern world, global warming, the environment, and energy saving is a big concern for our planet’s future. For this reason, certain lamps are no longer beneficial to be using and we are gradually moving forward to more energy efficient and durable lamps...
Beacons and their Applications
When choosing a beacon or sounder as a warning signal there are many things that need to be considered for selecting the correct signal for the intended environment. As a general rule, when choosing the best beacon or sounder for your application you firstly need to...
UK Manufacturing at it’s best!
Did you know, here at DG Controls every single product is hand built, individually tested and hand packed at our site in Swadlincote…? We do this to give you total confidence and faith that every product that leaves our site is in top condition and ready to be used...
What is an IP Rating?
An IP (Ingress Protection) rating is a method of measuring how effective an electrical enclosure is of resisting liquid or particle ingress to ensure the internal parts remain fully functional. The first edition was set by the IEC Technical Committee (EN 60529) in...
Rotating Mirror LED Warning Signals
Visual signals play a vital role for safety purposes, regardless of the application. The Rotating Mirror LED beacon range is an ideal signalling solution for process control, as well as a variety of other possible applications. About Rotating Mirror LED Warning...
Telephone Initiated Beacons & Their Benefits
As beacon devices keep on growing, the telephone initiated warning beacon benefits several industries today. It works best in areas where high ambient noise levels exist, as the device will give visual signals when the telephone rings and is ideal for various...
What Vehicle Beacons are Available?
Beacons are commonly used for industrial purposes. In fact, there are ranges of devices designed with vehicles in mind - they serve as a signalling device to easily identify moving equipment in the workplace. Vehicle Beacons Explained High-quality beacons must ensure...
The Importance of Installation Accessories
The installation of warning signals is essential in most industries today. Doing it right makes the device more effective in keeping the workplace safe. Thus, the importance of correct installation can be assisted by utilising proper accessories on each warning...
Audible Warning Signals and their Functions
Wouldn’t life be strange without sound? Every day we hear different sounds that play a vital role in our living. They benefit our way of communication and make everything work smoother. The use of audible warning signals also assists our day to day living, and...
What are LED Status Signals?
Light signals equip many industries from possible danger, or loss of production due to machine breakdowns. They give out coloured lights to deliver a warning message among the workers around the area. LED Status Signals give a clear precise message to ensure there is...
What are Tower Beacons?
Signalling devices are known to be essential in most construction sites and related industries today. They aid manufacturing processes hugely way, which impacts the entire business’s income. What’s more, beacon devices help to secure each operations and even the...
How Do Combined Beacons & Sounders Work?
Ensuring the safety of entire business operations may demand more than one alarming device. Now available on the market is a range of single devices composed of an audible and visual warning, which brings higher convenience and many more advantages in the workplace....
Is Factory Automation Necessary?
Automation technology has been rising in the business field over the years. Many companies saw the importance of factory automation in production and services. Introducing Factory Automation Factory automation is indeed empowered by the advancing technology around us....
Beacon Technology in Construction
Most construction sites are now linking with beacon technology in all operations, as it changes the way such industries concern about the general public’s safety. The newest technology is the introduction of hazard warning beacons, as such devices promote worker...
Stacking Beacons on Crane Construction
Crane construction offers a wide range of services that greatly require the use of beacons. Without such devices, the overall operation would be dangerous for the workers and the public. What are Stacking Beacons? Construction works are much safer when stacking...
Combined Beacons and Sounders
As we know, both warning beacons and audible sounders have been available for some time. For convenience, these units are also available in a combined unit, giving both a visual and audible warning in one single device, which can have many advantages. The difference...
Warning Signals in Construction and Safety
How important are warning signals are in the construction industry? The construction industry has the highest level of risk in everyday operations, keeping in mind that safety is important to secure the business, as well as the workers. Safety must be the primary...
Cranes & Safety Signals
Safety signals are essential when operating cranes, as they convey a message to nearby aircraft on passing through an area where a tall construction is located. The use of cranes can bring possible danger to any air flights. As a result, it is necessary to add warning...
ICAO & Aircraft Warning Signals
Aircraft warning signals make tall structures more visible for pilots both during the day and at night, for safety purposes. These devices prevent accidents in the air, on land, and even at sea, thus ensures safety for the passengers and other cargos. They must be...
What Are Stacking Beacons?
Up until now, beacon technology has not failed us, and continues to innovate products in promoting better business operations. The Stacking Beacon Light is no exception. What is a Stack Light? Stack lights feature illumination with an optional audible status...
Aircraft Warning Lights – What is their purpose?
Lighting is essential to make tall structures clearly visible to the aircraft industry. Vertical constructions may cause danger to air traffic and so warning lights must be added. Beacon technology has to offer lighting systems for aircraft safety on which every...
What is Factory Automation & Why is it Used?
Many years ago, the desire to introduce automation into industry was simply just a dream. Automation helps the overall operation of factories and similar industries in several ways. Finishing up works could be done with the same system, even with less human...
Why is Construction Safety Important?
Most workplaces experience a certain level of risk, but, more often than not, the construction industry tends to carry a higher risk. Generally, this environment has to put extra measures in place to ensure the worker’s safety, such as the installation of warning...
The Importance of Traffic Management Signals
As our roads get more congested year on year due to the amount of people on the road, the risk of accidents escalates. You cannot predict what may happen day-to-day but as we are all aware, it is important to drive safely and understand how to deal with situations as...