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Meet the Team!
John is the newest member of our Manufacturing team, starting with us at the beginning of the year. He is familiarising himself with the industry at great speed, and is already fully trained in many aspects of production. We do love a fast learner! 👏 In his free time,...
How Do Xenon Strobe Beacons Work? 🚨
Xenon strobe beacons are starting to become more energy efficient by using LED’s rather than a gas filled xenon tube. However the gas filled tube style are still very much available and on the market. These effective gas filled xenon beacons work by having energy...
D G Controls Ltd – Stacking Tower 🚦
Stacking beacons - also known as andon lights, are ideally suited to multi-status signalling applications such as machinery, to draw attention to fault conditions and warning messages. A modular stack approach enables stacks of lights to be constructed from any...
⚡ New Product Launch! ⚡
Introducing our LFB range - a new generation of LED warning lights that replicate the visual effect of xenon strobes.These high-power warning lights utilise latest technology LED’s, combined with high-tech optics, to provide generally low power, long-lasting,...
Meet the Team!
Bridget joined our Production Team back in 2019, and has enjoyed growing her skills and manufacturing knowledge over the years. Fully trained in all areas of the manufacturing role, Bridget is a huge asset to the team. Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her...
deegee Part Codes…
Here at D G Controls Limited we have many beacons to offer in our range. We break our range down into Series models, then into individual stock codes. D G Controls stock codes begin with three standard letters, indicating the type of beacon required, (i.e. Pulsed,...
🚨 Static Warning Lights…
A static warning light is a continuously lit signal and is used in our everyday life, guiding us and keeping us safe. For example, in every commercial building you enter you will see a static signal lighting up where a fire escape is throughout the building....
🚨 Beacon Colours/Meaning 🚨
A visual signal must be applied in such a way that anyone who sees it can recognise it and is able to react immediately to it. Beacons convey strong and vital messages in the colours they use. They deliver clear messages not only in their colour, but also in their...
Traffic Lights
Traffic lights are signalling devices most commonly found positioned on roads, junction intersections and pedestrian crossings to control the flow of traffic. They are also found in other areas, predominantly on bridges, train crossings/stations, buildings and more. 🚦...
Meet the Team!
Matt is our Product Development Engineer, and the brains behind new product launches and product upgrades. He has an abundance of technical knowledge, which is key to our ongoing innovation. 🙌 Outside of work, he enjoys playing hockey at the weekend, as well as...
Meet the Team!
John is the newest member of our Manufacturing team, starting with us at the beginning of the year. He is familiarising himself with the industry at great speed, and is already fully trained in many aspects of production. We do love a fast learner! 👏 In his free time,...
How Do Xenon Strobe Beacons Work? 🚨
Xenon strobe beacons are starting to become more energy efficient by using LED’s rather than a gas filled xenon tube. However the gas filled tube style are still very much available and on the market. These effective gas filled xenon beacons work by having energy...
D G Controls Ltd – Stacking Tower 🚦
Stacking beacons - also known as andon lights, are ideally suited to multi-status signalling applications such as machinery, to draw attention to fault conditions and warning messages. A modular stack approach enables stacks of lights to be constructed from any...
⚡ New Product Launch! ⚡
Introducing our LFB range - a new generation of LED warning lights that replicate the visual effect of xenon strobes.These high-power warning lights utilise latest technology LED’s, combined with high-tech optics, to provide generally low power, long-lasting,...
Meet the Team!
Bridget joined our Production Team back in 2019, and has enjoyed growing her skills and manufacturing knowledge over the years. Fully trained in all areas of the manufacturing role, Bridget is a huge asset to the team. Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her...
deegee Part Codes…
Here at D G Controls Limited we have many beacons to offer in our range. We break our range down into Series models, then into individual stock codes. D G Controls stock codes begin with three standard letters, indicating the type of beacon required, (i.e. Pulsed,...
🚨 Static Warning Lights…
A static warning light is a continuously lit signal and is used in our everyday life, guiding us and keeping us safe. For example, in every commercial building you enter you will see a static signal lighting up where a fire escape is throughout the building....
🚨 Beacon Colours/Meaning 🚨
A visual signal must be applied in such a way that anyone who sees it can recognise it and is able to react immediately to it. Beacons convey strong and vital messages in the colours they use. They deliver clear messages not only in their colour, but also in their...
Traffic Lights
Traffic lights are signalling devices most commonly found positioned on roads, junction intersections and pedestrian crossings to control the flow of traffic. They are also found in other areas, predominantly on bridges, train crossings/stations, buildings and more. 🚦...
Meet the Team!
Matt is our Product Development Engineer, and the brains behind new product launches and product upgrades. He has an abundance of technical knowledge, which is key to our ongoing innovation. 🙌 Outside of work, he enjoys playing hockey at the weekend, as well as...
Behind the scenes – Production 🏭
Our Production team are hard at work, manufacturing our latest orders!All manufacturing takes place at our purpose built factory in Swadlincote, Derbyshire.The team build all products by hand, from start to finish – this includes the placement of components onto PCBs,...
☎️ Telephone Initiated Beacons
Telephone 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 homes,...
Meet the Team!
Kyla has been a valued member of our Production Team since 2011, and is highly skilled in all aspects of the role. She is a fantastic problem solver, and always willing to try her hand at anything. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, gardening, and entertaining her...
deegee @ Elfack, Gothenburg 6th – 9th May 2025
Save the date! Our good friends at TOLEKA AB are exhibiting! You can visit the team at Elfack, Northern Europe’s No.1 Trade Fair on energy and electrification, to discuss your beacon and sounder needs 06-09 May 2025 at booths C00:15 & C00:16. They will be more...
Which is better, Xenon or LED…? 🚨
Xenon strobe beacons and LED beacons are both a popular option for warning lights, however with technology advancing, LED beacons do seem to be becoming the go-to option. Here's a quick look into the key features between each unit. In summary we can see that xenon...
Hand Built & Hand Packed
🚨 Here at D G Controls Limited , every single product is hand built, individually tested and hand packed at our site in Swadlincote! 🚨 No big, industrial machinery in sight to do the job, giving you total confidence and faith that every product that leaves our site is...
Meet the Team!
Meet the Team! Stacey is our first point of call in the Sales Team. She has 16 years of beacon knowledge, so you can be assured that your enquiry is processed with a technical mind! 🚨 Stacey is efficient in all she does, and is a highly valued member of the team. Out...
The Different Types of Light Modes 🚨
Beacon lights have different operational modes of light, understanding these different modes will help you to select the best beacon for your application to aid increased awareness and help people to know how to react to the given situation.⚡ Pulsing Mode.A pulsing...
Choosing Audible Warning Signals 🔊
Audible warning signals are a great device where a loud sound is required to gain attention to the matter at hand. When choosing a signal, there are some considerations you need to take into account. Firstly, you need to consider what type of audible warning signal...
Behind the scenes – Product Design & Development 🚨
This is where the magic happens! Our Development Engineer covers all aspects of product development, which includes designing and prototyping new products, and thorough testing to ensure a long lifespan. Following the initial testing, all products are run through our...