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š¦ We offer a range of LED Status Signals, for a simple signalling solution!
A status signal is a type of beacon which tends to have 2 or more colours to signify the varying status of a machine, process or situation. Status signals typically use Red/Green or Red/Amber/Green, but LEDs now allow a wide range of colours, from infrared to...
A Quality Service
Whatever your query, whether it be Beacons or Sounders, pricing or technical, you can be assured that at D.G. Controls Ltd you will receive nothing other than a quality service.We are a small team, everyone has a name, and everyone knows their stuff.Ā So donāt worry...
šØ Rotating Beacons
Rotating Beacons are ideal for various applications and are a great alternative to flashing or static warning signals. Applications include vehicles, such as trucks and forklifts, fire and security systems, and areaās where an audible warning might be difficult to...
100% Participation
Imagine for a moment you are a cog or gear, and that your immediate surroundings are a gearbox made up of many gears, or even simpler, think of a kidās bike with two sprockets (you and one other) and its connecting chain. That is all to say that we do not operate in...
š¦ The U Series Beacon š¦
Easily configure the U Series beacon by joining units from the T, U, V, and W ranges to build a custom signalling system.ā¢ IP65 ratedā¢ Low current consumptionā¢ 24-36vDC and 115-230vUC availableā¢ Pulsed or static options, selectable via the internal jumperā¢ Side and...
š„ Electronic soundersā¦
These are powerful devices that are perfect for grabbing attention during an emergency situation, from evacuations to fire alarms, they instantly provide warning. They are very versatile units for smaller applications and situations. In large buildings, they signal...
āļø Do You Need a Telephone Beacon for Your Workplace?
Our range of Telephone Ring Initiated Flashing Beacons are designed for Industrial and Community Welfare applications where a visual indication of a ringing telephone is required. Ideal for applications such as 'Emergency Evacuation' alarm, 'Colour-Coded Personal...
Scanautomatic in Gothenburg 8 – 10 October
Toleka's Jonas Rasmussen and Mikael Pers will be on site to show the future solutions in warning lights and sirens for Industry 4.0 and much more of our product range.Venue: Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, GothenburgStand: B02:41See you there!
Xenon Strobe Beacons
Xenon strobe beacons are a very popular choice of beacon as they produce a very sharp flash of light. They work by discharging the energy stored in a capacitor though a special flash tube filled with xenon gas to produce a very short burst of high intensity light....
A little bit about us….
About D G Controls Ltd: Our products are made in our purpose built factory in Swadlincote, deep in the heart of Derbyshire. Being a British manufacturer has its benefits. Alongside the pride we feel as a family owned company contributing to the British economy, our...
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 peopleās...
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...
Does Colour Matter for Dock Lighting?
Proper lighting can impact lives around the dock, therefore it is essential to know exactly what lighting is required. What is Dock Lighting? Dock lighting is as important as any other lighting application. Sailing in the dark is unsafe without a proper ray of light,...
Understanding Loading Bay Lighting
Have you ever been to a warehouse full of goods? A warehouse is much more than just storage - warehouses help the overall production be more organized, especially in the moving in and out of the goods. Loading bays is where the movement of goods occurs, from the...
Dock Lighting
The marine industry requires a safety device that helps navigation processes. Dock lighting is one of the several types of the beacon which can do the job. It works in drawing signals to alert dock workers of what is happening in the workplace. This avoids premature...
Tunnel Lighting Design & Requirements
Entering and exiting a tunnel is much easier and safer with appropriate tunnel lighting. Good lighting is necessary to help drivers to easily adjust their vision from natural light to tunnel light. What is Tunnel Lighting? Tunnel lighting is very common inside a...
Crane Signalling
Crane operations are found to be much safer with the use of warning lights. They are part of the anti-collision system that helps to reduce accidents, ensuring safety throughout the operation. What is Crane Signalling? A crane is a machine that carries heavy loads...
Flash Tubes for Xenon Beacons
What are Xenon Flash Tubes? Ordinarily, xenon lamps are known for being much brighter than incandescent lamps, and they function very differently from other types of lamps. Flash tubes are similar to arc lamps that generate a full-spectrum of white light in an...
The Edge of Choosing Traffic Lights
Choosing warning devices has always been an edge for most industries nowadays. They play a vital role in almost everything in our society, including signalling devices to control the flow of traffic. About Traffic Lights Traffic lights are similar to what we always...
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...