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deegee @ Elfack, Gothenburg – May 2023
Save the date - get your ticket booked! Our fabulous friends at Toleka will be exhibiting this year at ELFACK, Northern Europe’s No. 1 trade fair on Energy and Electrification. The show runs 09 - 12th May 2023, Toleka can be found at Stand C00:10 and C00:16. They will...
*NEW* STC Auto-Signal – ideal for Factory Automation!
The newest addition to our range is the STC/AUTO-SIGNAL - an IP65 rated, micro signalling tower with a diameter of just 32mm. Ideal for multi-status signalling, the integrated high brightness RGB LEDs ensure maximum visibility with full tower display no matter how...
The perfect solution for Traffic Management applications…
IPN/002 Red/Green 2-Way Traffic Light IP65 rated and enclosed in a UV-stabilised polycarbonate housing for protection from the elements. The long life LEDs ensure low maintenance, making the IPN/002 the perfect solution for loading bays, shutter doors and retail...
Upgraded PSC LED Beacon!
Did you know? The PSC beacon has recently had a facelift! The beacon housing has been upgraded with a robust ABS base and a polycarbonate lens tested to IP69k ingress protection so you can be confident this will be suited to numerous applications and environments. And...
Find us on LuckinsLive!
Did you know? We are now listed on LuckinsLive; the UK’s building services industry’s number one source of product information. This means you can now access information on D.G. Controls Ltd product range free through the LuckinsLive website and links to Trimble’s MEP...
14 years at D.G. Controls!
January marked 14 years since Stacey joined our Sales Team! Stacey first started working as a part of our Sales Team in January 2009, and has been a valued member of our team ever since! Since working with the company she has not only enjoyed many highs throughout her...
Multi-Voltage Beacon Range
Did you know that many of our ranges are now Multi-Voltage.….? * Available in 24 – 230v UC (ac / dc) * IP65 and above * Low current consumption * Multi – function LED Beacons with 8 operating modes ~ Static – non-flashing ~ Standard Pulse ~ Slow Pulse ~ Fast Pulse ~...
A Short Guide to Beacon Lights
Beacon lights play a vital part in providing safety to the world we live in. They have become a part in our daily lives providing safety even when we do not realise it. Different types of beacons lights and different colours are utlised in different applications and...
Going for Gold!
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved EDATA Gold Standard and are now listed within the Electrical Distributors' Association (EDA) EDATA data pool. We are immensely grateful for the help and guidance of the teams at the EDA and NG15 Ltd in working with...
IP Ratings Explained
The IP Rating System, or to give its full name Ingress Protection Rating System is a scale of how waterproof and airtight an electronic device is as specified by the International Standard IEC/EN 60529. IP ratings are made up of two numbers, the first being its...
Installation & Maintenance of Visual Warning Beacons
Since warning signals are emerging as a necessity in the community, it is also essential to be sure about their installation as well as the proper way to maintain these devices. When installing hazard warning beacons, they should be placed in the most...
How To Choose The Right Warning Signal?
Choosing the right warning signal for a particular environment is easy if you know where to start. Different Warning Signal Applications Warning signals are generally used to increase safety in a certain area or location. They also help to prevent accidents in...
The Benefits of LED Lamps
LED lamps are becoming increasingly popular due to their efficiency and durability. They are mostly utilized as beacon lights due to their powerful illumination capabilities along with other promising advantages. LED Lamps: Explained LED – also known as Light Emitting...
The Importance of Amber & Yellow Beacon Lights
Yellow or amber beacon lights can be seen in numerous places, covering a wide range of different applications. They are also frequently found in roads and airport runways, among other places. Flashing Amber Lights For Road Safety Yellow or amber beacon lights are most...
Types & Usage of Industrial Warning Lights
Industrial warning lights are almost everywhere, but what exactly are they for? Flashing Strobe Lights A strobe light, also known as a stroboscopic lamp is used to emit regular flashes of light. Flashing strobe lights feature a high signalling effect through bursting...
Exciting Times at deegee!
Due to increasing demands, we are pleased to announce the recruitment of 4 additional team members! 3 of our new team members have been placed in the factory, providing assistance to the Manufacturing Team in the production and assembly of our products. Our entire...
LED Status Signals For Better Efficiency
LED status signals are illuminating devices that come in different lens colours, powered by LEDs or light-emitting diodes. LEDs are a semiconductor light source that produces light when an electric current flows through them....
When To Use Beacons?
What is Beacon? A beacon is a device that is tailored to grab attention to certain locations. One good example of this is the lighthouse that actually offers fixed locations that can be utilized to route around impediments. In order to offer relevant and...
A Comprehensive Guide to Audible Warning Signals
Audible warning signals can help to reduce incidents in a community and they allow people to become more aware of what is happening around them. Mostly, we can find this type of warning signal in places where there is a lot of traffic. They warn us of approaching...
Your Guide To Beacon Lights
Beacon lights can be found almost everywhere. They have become a part of our daily lives, but most of us are still not aware of their importance. Different types of beacon lights can each have their own unique uses. Each of these plays an important role in different...
What Can Beacons Be Used For?
Without a doubt, new technologies are becoming a part of our every day environment. Some of them remain either perplexing, or unnoticed. Warning beacons are one of these technologies – they are bright and unmissable, but in many instances can be over looked as...
Critical Use of Beacons in Tunnels
Wouldn’t life be dull without light? We know that light is one of the most important tools for guidance – which is essential for us to see and get us safely from A to B. And now, thanks to the evolution of technology, we are also able to use light for many other...
Why is LED Better?
Without a doubt, Light Emitting Diodes (or commonly known as LEDS) are having a boom in today’s day and age. They are becoming more and more popular as most people utilise them in their everyday lives. LEDS have proved to be by far one of the most superior...
Warning Beacons in the Rail Industry
Beacons have played an important role in safety for so many years. These safety devices are also used as a signalling tool, which are used in a number of conditions, such as guiding vehicles, marine, defensive communication, aerial navigation, rail industry, and many...
Safety and Signals – Colours Explained
Beacons allow people to become well-aware of their surroundings. These devices deliver messages depending on their colour, position, and place and time of use. This is the very reason why it is important to know which colour of beacon is relevant for you....
Navigation Lights in Modern Society
Navigation lights are coloured or white devices that are used for illumination. Most commonly, these tools are found on watercraft, aircraft, spacecraft, among others. They work as visual signalling to provide awareness of status, position and heading across vessels...
Beacon Lights – What is their purpose?
In order to assist people in different places and numerous scenarios, beacons serve the purpose of attracting attention, warning, and making people aware. Beacons provide a notice for anyone who can see them and have different messages that guide people on what to do...
Work Zone Safety: Preventing Accidents Using Beacons
The efficient and safe flow of traffic through the work zones is a main concern to the transportation industry, officials, the public, commercial motor carriers, and businesses. People in different sectors are now working to make work zones function much better...
IP Ratings Explained
The IP Rating System (or Ingress Protection rating) is a scale of how waterproof and airtight an item is, as specified by the International Standard IEC/EN 60529. IP ratings are made up of two numbers; the first being its protection from solid objects, and the second...
How Significant is Aviation Signal Lighting?
Communication plays a very important role in contributing to the safety required in aviation. Aircraft pilots and professional air traffic controllers may need to communicate in order to work efficiently with their job and to avoid accidents in aviation. Signalling...