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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...
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...
The Importance of Installation Accessories
The installation of warning signals is essential in most industries today. Doing it right makes the device more effective in keeping the workplace safe. Thus, the importance of correct installation can be assisted by utilising proper accessories on each warning...
Audible Warning Signals and their Functions
Wouldnāt life be strange without sound? Every day we hear different sounds that play a vital role in our living. They benefit our way of communication and make everything work smoother. The use of audible warning signals also assists our day to day living, and...
What are LED Status Signals?
Light signals equip many industries from possible danger, or loss of production due to machine breakdowns. They give out coloured lights to deliver a warning message among the workers around the area. LED Status Signals give a clear precise message to ensure there is...
What are Tower Beacons?
Signalling devices are known to be essential in most construction sites and related industries today. They aid manufacturing processes hugely way, which impacts the entire businessās income. Whatās more, beacon devices help to secure each operations and even the...
How Do Combined Beacons & Sounders Work?
Ensuring the safety of entire business operations may demand more than one alarming device. Now available on the market is a range of single devices composed of an audible and visual warning, which brings higher convenience and many more advantages in the workplace....
Is Factory Automation Necessary?
Automation technology has been rising in the business field over the years. Many companies saw the importance of factory automation in production and services. Introducing Factory Automation Factory automation is indeed empowered by the advancing technology around us....
Beacon Technology in Construction
Most construction sites are now linking with beacon technology in all operations, as it changes the way such industries concern about the general publicās safety. The newest technology is the introduction of hazard warning beacons, as such devices promote worker...
Stacking Beacons on Crane Construction
Crane construction offers a wide range of services that greatly require the use of beacons. Without such devices, the overall operation would be dangerous for the workers and the public. What are Stacking Beacons? Construction works are much safer when stacking...
Combined Beacons and Sounders
As we know, both warning beacons and audible sounders have been available for some time. For convenience, these units are also available in a combined unit, giving both a visual and audible warning in one single device, which can have many advantages. The difference...
Warning Signals in Construction and Safety
How important are warning signals are in the construction industry? The construction industry has the highest level of risk in everyday operations, keeping in mind that safety is important to secure the business, as well as the workers. Safety must be the primary...