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Beacon Installation
There are many considerations to think about when installing any type of beacon, the most important of course being that the work is carried out by qualified personnel. Further points to consider include application, orientation, mounting, maintenance and voltage drop...
The Advantages of LEDs
There are many advantages to using LED’s over other lamp types, the most important one being savings in time and money in the long term - see below for many more advantages! Long LifeThe main advantage of using LED’s is the fact they have a much longer life expectancy...
IP Ratings
IP Rating (Ingress Protection) The IP rating system (or Ingress Protection rating) is a scale of how waterproof and airtight an item is. Words like ‘waterproof’ can be fairly vague so using the IP system gives a clear and concise guide to ensure that an item is...
Aviation Light Signals
Aviation lighting is essential in keeping everyone safe; it ensures that building and objects can be seen in low light as well as helping both the pilot and air traffic controller communicate on landing in the form of light signals. In case of communication failure or...
Modular Stacking Beacons & Their Applications
The safety of the work place is the primary concern of any industry around the globe. The technology of warning beacons has been playing a vital role in the construction industry and alike businesses to secure their overall operation. A popular way of doing so is to...
The benefits of Electronic Sounders
Ensuring safety in the workplace demands the use of different tools and devices. One very effective device is the electronic sounder, which is ideal for various applications, including factories and the manufacturing industry. It produces loud sounds to catch people’s...
5 Important Aspects To Consider in Tunnel Lighting
Tunnel lighting is a crucial project which requires criteria that need to be followed. The major factor involves proper lighting to keep drivers safe upon entering and exiting the tunnel. That being said, illumination is essential for tunnels as it differs from the...
Loading Bay Traffic Lights – Dock Protection
Traffic lights are an essential tool to sustain the movement of goods along loading areas. Accidents may occur when there are no proper dock solutions. What are Loading Bay Traffic Lights? Loading bay traffic lights are an LED-based system that consumes less power...
Top 10 Crane Hand Signals
Hand signals are essential to better control crane operations. It demands a skilled person to communicate hand signals well with other workers in the area. This post explains different hand signals to finish crane projects safely. 1. Hoist Lifting the load requires...
Tunnel Lighting & Fixtures
LED light is the most common lighting requirement used for tunnels. It provides many benefits to anyone passing through the passageway in terms of safety, as well as fewer maintenance costs needed. LED Lights for Tunnels A tunnel is a poorly lit space and has...
Xenon Strobe Warning Lights
As time goes on, technology continues to improve and upgrade. Lighting technology is a perfect example of this. The xenon strobe is a device that produces light just like the LED (Light Emitting Diode), but the light is produced by a xenon flash tube. This lamps...
Are Signalling Devices Necessary?
Working or staying in a busy setting such as warehouses and production plants may be very dangerous most especially for workers if the security, as well as the safety, is not ensured at all times. Such settings are extremely loud, and injuries may possibly occur when...
The Advantages of Using Tower Beacons
Tower beacons actually refer to the signal system utilized for status-display of every lean manufacturing station. These beacons, however, are also known as indicator lights, stack lights, or Andon lights. Furthermore, tower beacons are considered one of the...
The Significance of Aviation Lighting
In aviation lighting, indeed communication plays an essential part both to the air traffic controller and the pilot. The communication between the air traffic controller and the pilot commonly comes in the form a light signal. When the aircraft is not equipped with...
deegee @ Indumation.be 2019 – Harelbeke, Belgium
The manufacturing, process and infrastructure automation show ‘Indumation.be’ will be held this February at Kortrijk Expo. Indumation.be exhibits manufacturers and suppliers related to: Motion Control-Robotics-Control and Network Solutions-Process and...
Modular Stacking Beacons: What Are They?
Click-together, or modular stacking beacons - commonly known as Andon lights, are a product that is ideal for internal multi-signalling applications. Modular stacking beacons are commonly utilized in conjunction with various kinds of...
We Wish You A Merry Christmas…
What a fantastic end to a fantastic year! With the team rushed off their feet for the majority of 2018, we have still managed to maintain our same or next day despatch service wherever possible - and long may we expect this to continue! The team will be back in...
LED Beacons and Traffic Light Innovations
In many countries, driver distraction causes the highest rate of road accidents. In order to increase road safety traffic, light innovations like LED beacons emerged. What are LED Beacons? Today, LED beacon lighting is the newest technology, best known for its energy...
Advance Warning Beacons: Traffic Signal Lights
Are you familiar with the terms ‘Advance Warning Beacon’, or ‘Traffic Signal Lights’? Most people are familiar with these and their importance in controlling the movement of traffic. And they typically come in Amber, Red, and Green coloured lights. What Is An Advance...
The Influence of Traffic Lights
Almost every day, we see traffic lights everywhere. However, do you ever think about how beneficial they are for your day-to-day life? There is actually a hidden genius and influence in traffic lights. Traffic Lights: Do they do anything? In actual fact, traffic...
PIR Activated LED Beacon
Multi-Function LED Beacon with PIR Activation This is a special version of the PSB beacon, with PIR sensing and activation. Employing high-performance LEDs, yielding both high brightness levels and a wider, more evenly distributed angle of view. Movement within the...
Aircraft Warning Lights for Tall Buildings
Tall buildings, however interesting or practical, can be seen as a threat to aviation when it comes to safety. Why? The reason is due to the height and location of these buildings. For this reason, authorities have passed an international regulation that such tall...
Warning Signals – Uses and Types
Have you ever noticed bright flashing lights on establishments, roads, or businesses? These are known as warning signals, and no matter what country or town you visit, you’ll always find these lights in public places for safety or security purposes. The reason why...
Audible Warning Signals
Your bedside alarm clock may be far from your best friend, but it serves a purpose - to wake you up. This is a very simple example of an audible signal – audible warning signals and audible alarms are on a completely different scale, which is why it’s important to...
Interesting Facts About Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
Light-Emitting Diodes - commonly known as LEDs, are a device that uses semiconductors in order to make light when a current passes over it. An LED light bulb is the most energy efficient bulb on the market today, as it doesn’t emit lots of heat. Actually, it...
Aircraft Warning Lights for Telecommunication Towers
Usually, telecommunication towers are high buildings which are designed for supporting antennas for telecommunication and broadcasting, including television as well as telecommunication. These high towers are threatening to aviation safety because of their location...
IP66 High-Powered LED Beacon NOW available in 48v AC
The Significance of Telephone-Initiated Beacons
When it comes to security and safety, beacons are considered one of the most beneficial devices today. Beacons are used in numerous applications such as power plants, tall buildings or infrastructures, cranes, and vehicles. Furthermore, there are many different kinds...
The Importance of Beacons in Safety & Security
Beacons have played a vital role in safety for many years. Beacon lamps are a signalling tool which are used in numerous conditions, such as in aerial navigation, defensive communications, marine, guiding vehicles and much more. As for seafarers and mariners...
Process Safety Beacons: Preventing Accidents
Accidents can be really hard to prevent, we all know that accidents are very unpredictable. The most common places where accidents happen is on the road, factories, construction sites, industries, and more. One of the most effective preventions of these, or at least...