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What is a Beacon?
What is a beacon? What applications would require a beacon?? Let us enlighten you! A beacon is a purposely noticeable device that is designed to attract attention to a certain location. Beacons are undeniably one of the most beneficial devices that we have that helps...
Have you seen our range of Rotating Mirror Beacons….?
Traditional rotating mirror beacons, now incorporating a solid state LED light source, these beacons certainly can’t be missed! With more and more filament lamps becoming obsolete, we upgraded our standard rotating mirror beacon to provide an extremely high light...
What are Beacons used for?
If you stopped right now and looked around, the chances are that you would notice at least one type of beacon. Whether it be in the office or on the street, they are the most common visual indicator and part of everyday life. There are so many uses for beacons:...
Have you seen how our ‘E’ Series Beacon has evolved..?
D.G. Controls Series E beacon is one of our original products and now over 50 years later it is still very much a core product in our range. This IP65 rated beacon measures 194mm x 146mm and was originally manufactured as a Xenon Flash beacon quickly followed by...
deegee @ Europort, Rotterdam – November 2023
Another date for your diary! Our wonderful friends at Calpe Industrial will be exhibiting this year at EUROPORT. The show runs 7-10th November 2023, Calpe can be found at booth 2007 and they will be delighted to meet with you to discuss any beacon and sounder...
Contact Us!
Thinking of stocking our range or wish to discuss our products further? Our dedicated sales team based here in Swadlincote, UK are on hand to discuss your requirements or assist with any queries regarding our product range. Need technical advice? We understand some...
Who Are We?
D.G. Controls Ltd was founded in 1967 at our previous location of Belvedere Road, Burton, before having our purpose-built factory made at our longstanding and current location of Swadlincote, Derbyshire. All of our products are designed and manufactured here in our...
Have you seen our ICAO LED Obstacle Warning Beacon available with or without InfraRed?
This fantastic unit packs a punch! Complies with ICAO Annex 14 Chapter 6 regulations for low intensity Type-B, fixed obstacle lights. Units with the InfraRed option are also compliant with the IR requirements for low intensity obstruction lights outlined by the...
Omega Power Equipment PTY Ltd become our exclusive distributor in Australia!
Omega Power Equipment PTY Ltd are the market-leading distributor and supplier of quality electrical products in Australia. We are pleased to announce Omega Power Equipment PTY Ltd will now be stocking a range of D.G.Controls Ltd products going forward, strengthening...
deegee @ Elfack, Gothenburg – May 2023
Save the date - get your ticket booked! Our fabulous friends at Toleka will be exhibiting this year at ELFACK, Northern Europe’s No. 1 trade fair on Energy and Electrification. The show runs 09 - 12th May 2023, Toleka can be found at Stand C00:10 and C00:16. They will...
Critical Use of Beacons in Tunnels
Wouldn’t life be dull without light? We know that light is one of the most important tools for guidance – which is essential for us to see and get us safely from A to B. And now, thanks to the evolution of technology, we are also able to use light for many other...
Why is LED Better?
Without a doubt, Light Emitting Diodes (or commonly known as LEDS) are having a boom in today’s day and age. They are becoming more and more popular as most people utilise them in their everyday lives. LEDS have proved to be by far one of the most superior...
Warning Beacons in the Rail Industry
Beacons have played an important role in safety for so many years. These safety devices are also used as a signalling tool, which are used in a number of conditions, such as guiding vehicles, marine, defensive communication, aerial navigation, rail industry, and many...
Safety and Signals – Colours Explained
Beacons allow people to become well-aware of their surroundings. These devices deliver messages depending on their colour, position, and place and time of use. This is the very reason why it is important to know which colour of beacon is relevant for you....
Navigation Lights in Modern Society
Navigation lights are coloured or white devices that are used for illumination. Most commonly, these tools are found on watercraft, aircraft, spacecraft, among others. They work as visual signalling to provide awareness of status, position and heading across vessels...
Beacon Lights – What is their purpose?
In order to assist people in different places and numerous scenarios, beacons serve the purpose of attracting attention, warning, and making people aware. Beacons provide a notice for anyone who can see them and have different messages that guide people on what to do...
Work Zone Safety: Preventing Accidents Using Beacons
The efficient and safe flow of traffic through the work zones is a main concern to the transportation industry, officials, the public, commercial motor carriers, and businesses. People in different sectors are now working to make work zones function much better...
IP Ratings Explained
The IP Rating System (or Ingress Protection rating) is a scale of how waterproof and airtight an item is, as specified by the International Standard IEC/EN 60529. IP ratings are made up of two numbers; the first being its protection from solid objects, and the second...
How Significant is Aviation Signal Lighting?
Communication plays a very important role in contributing to the safety required in aviation. Aircraft pilots and professional air traffic controllers may need to communicate in order to work efficiently with their job and to avoid accidents in aviation. Signalling...
Beacon Signalling Lights: Marine Industry
Mariners require better and in fact, more powerful safety measures that can keep them notified and safe in their every movement at sea. Large ships travelling into existing channels greatly needs stronger signalling lights to guide them safely along the way. Since a...
The Importance of Industrial Safety
Guides have assumed an imperative job in safety for a long time. Beacon point lights are flagging instruments which are utilized in various conditions, for example, in elevated route, guarded interchanges, marine, managing vehicles and significantly more. Concerning...
Beacons & Industrial Evolution
Evolution is referred to as the steady development of a particular thing or item, specifically from a simple to a more multifaceted form. Furthermore, it isn’t just available or restricted to living organisms, but to the non-living things too. As a...
Advantages & Disadvantages Of Factory Automation Infrastructure
In the manufacturing industry, the profitmaking sustainability relies very much on the production of its product. Moreover, the systems used in manufacturing are included in this aswell. Irrespective of the technology used in the process, the primary principles...
Telephone Initiated Beacons
Beacons are getting more and more popular, and are becoming a necessity in many cases. In fact, there are so many types of beacons on the market today to choose from - one of the popular types of beacons being used more and more are the telephone-initiated beacons....
Loading Bays and The Transport Industry
According to research, it has been estimated that about 25% of all warehouse and factory accidents occur in loading bay areas, which makes it one of the most dangerous places in the transport industry. This isn’t surprising if you consider the volume of traffic, as...
Audible Warning Signals And Their Benefits
With the help of technology, the prevention of incidents or accidents is made possible, including the evolution of warning signals and safety signs. These warning signals are used in an audio and visual form, and are usually found in places where there is lots of...
The Benefits of Beacons in the Construction Industry
We use technology in our every day lives, making things easier and more efficient, without even realizing. One of those devices is the warning beacon, however, not everyone is familiar with the use of it. A beacon is a visible device that is designed to draw...
Beacons in Construction
As I’m sure you’d agree, it would be extremely difficult for us to spend a day without technology, as it is already part of our day to day living. For example, whenever we go somewhere new, we will immediately look down to our phones and open maps instead of trying on...
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...