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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….. 🎄
We are beginning to feel very festive, and looking forward to spending time with our loved ones over the Christmas period! 🎅 As always, a huge thankyou to our valued customers who allow us to do what we love doing, and to all those who have supported us throughout...
⚡ Do you know the benefits of a Combined Sounder Beacon?
In environments with high background noise, audible alarms may go unnoticed. Similarly, visual alarms can be difficult to see in bright sunlight or if they are out of the line of sight. A combined sounder beacon solves these challenges by providing both visual and...
EDA Data Quality Awards
We did it again! 🏆 We are pleased to announce D. G. Controls have won the EDA Data Quality Award for 1000-2000 SKUs Our MD attended the Electrical Distributors Association (EDA) Digitalisation Forum & Awards, which took place on Thursday 5th December, and for the...
🚦 The Influence of Traffic Lights
Traffic lights are part of our everyday life, you can't miss them. Road users and pedestrians alike see and obey a traffic light even though there is no physical barrier to them, everyone is taught the meaning of the colours alone and see and behave accordingly to...
🚨 D G Controls Ltd supplies 300 robust Xenon Strobe Duplex units to Sweden!🚨
D G Controls supplied 300 Xenon Strobe Duplex units to Sweden for use as an evacuation alarm during tunnel construction! This latest shipment of 150 pieces is part of an on-going project requiring 300 pieces in total. The end customer had a strict timetable to comply...
Installation Accessories
There are a wide variety of installation accessories available with most sounders and beacons that help to aid greater visibility, provide protection from nearby elements and make general maintenance of the unit easier as it is more accessible. D.G. Controls Ltd range...
LED Beacons with Xenon Strobe style flash at an industry beating brightness level!
With xenon flash tubes slowly being phased out, the STROBE beacon is evolving… We are now able to publicly announce that our team have been secretly working behind the scenes to develop this entirely new range of LED beacons featuring a xenon strobe style...
Machinebouw Exhibition, 3rd December 2024
Take the next step in the ever-changing world of mechanical engineering, where innovation and technology meet, at the Machinebouw Exhibition on December 3rd 2024, The Netherlands. This is the meeting place for professionals involved in the design, development and use...
Our PSE LED Beacon Range
Still proving to be an extremely popular range, our PSE LED Beacon offers several different functions within one housing, and is suited to a variety of different applications! Our Pulsed LED Beacon Lamps utilise latest technology LED's to provide a generally low...
A little about Static LED Beacons 🚨
A static warning signal is a continuously lit beacon designed to provide a constant visual alert. These signals play a vital role across a wide range of industries and applications. In factory automations, a static green light can indicate that machinery is running...
Rotating Beacons
Rotating Beacons are ideal for various applications and are a great option for when an alternative is required to a flashing or static warning signal. Applications include vehicles, such as trucks and forklifts, fire and security systems, industrial process control...
Pulsed LED Beacons
Pulsed beacons are commonly used to warn of dangers or to signify an alarm. They work by an electronic circuit inside the beacon that controls the light source; turning it off and on constantly according to the flash rate set by the end-user, for example, 120fpm. Here...
Modular Stacking Beacons
DG Controls Modular Stacking Beacons are suited for a range of applications but are particularly ideal for multi-status signalling applications and commonly used on machinery to draw attention to fault conditions and warning messages. The towers are easily assembled...
Installation Accessories
There are a wide variety of installation accessories available with most sounders and beacons that help to aide greater visibility, makes general maintenance of the unit easier as it is more accessible and provides protection from nearby elements. Wall Mounted...
Telephone Ring Initiated Beacons
Telephone ring initiated beacons are designed for applications where a visual indication is required of a telephone ringing – for example in a factory where a high ambient noise level means it is difficult to hear a ringing telephone. They are also commonly used for...
Combined Sounder Beacons
It can often be difficult to hear an audible alarm if there is a lot of background noise. Similarly, it can be difficult to see a visual alarm in bright sunlight or if it is out of your line of sight. A combined sounder beacon addresses these problems by giving both a...
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...
Top 5 Dock Lighting Ideas
Adding lights around your dock is for both visual appeal and safety purposes. Proper lighting prevents boats and people from danger, such as collisions, and also falling in the water. What is Dock Lighting? LED signals are available for dock lighting which illuminates...
Loading Bay Lighting & Safety Accessories
Dock solutions are necessary for safer loading and unloading of goods. This consists of loading bay lighting accessories to assist operation and eliminate injuries among workers. As well as promoting a safer environment they also enhance the overall operation of the...
How Signalling Devices Ensure Safety During Crane Operations
Safety is crucial where crane operations are in place, especially between the operators and other workers wherein loads are nearby. So, audible and visual warnings become an essential to avoid significant damages. What is a Crane Operation? Crane operations make...
Tunnel Lighting Requirements
Tunnel lighting plays an important role in safety on the road, as the open road has a higher level of luminance than in a tunnel. Thus, critical lighting requirements are essential for the comfort of drivers eyes in adapting from outside luminance. Things to consider...