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14 years at D.G. Controls!
January marked 14 years since Stacey joined our Sales Team! Stacey first started working as a part of our Sales Team in January 2009, and has been a valued member of our team ever since! Since working with the company she has not only enjoyed many highs throughout her...
Multi-Voltage Beacon Range
Did you know that many of our ranges are now Multi-Voltage.….? * Available in 24 – 230v UC (ac / dc) * IP65 and above * Low current consumption * Multi – function LED Beacons with 8 operating modes ~ Static – non-flashing ~ Standard Pulse ~ Slow Pulse ~ Fast Pulse ~...
A Short Guide to Beacon Lights
Beacon lights play a vital part in providing safety to the world we live in. They have become a part in our daily lives providing safety even when we do not realise it. Different types of beacons lights and different colours are utlised in different applications and...
Going for Gold!
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved EDATA Gold Standard and are now listed within the Electrical Distributors' Association (EDA) EDATA data pool. We are immensely grateful for the help and guidance of the teams at the EDA and NG15 Ltd in working with...
IP Ratings Explained
The IP Rating System, or to give its full name Ingress Protection Rating System is a scale of how waterproof and airtight an electronic device is as specified by the International Standard IEC/EN 60529. IP ratings are made up of two numbers, the first being its...
Audible Warning Signals
We use audible warning signals every day in our daily lives albeit it in different forms - whether it be your alarm clock waking you in the morning, a bell to signal lunch break or a louder noise to signal an emergency situation. When used for industrial purposes,...
How To Choose the Right Warning Signal
When choosing a warning signal there are many things that need to be considered for selecting the correct warning signal for the intended environment. Firstly, you need to start by looking at the location of the intended warning signal and consider: - The IP rating...
What are Modular Stacking Beacons?
Modular stacking beacons are also known as andon lights, indicator lights, signal tower lights and light towers. They are a very easy to use product due to their click together mechanism, making them ideal for many situations and positions - in particular for...
Xenon Strobe vs LED
What is a Xenon Strobe? A xenon strobe is a lamp that produces a very short burst of high intensity light. This happens by discharging the energy stored in a capacitor through the xenon flash tube that is filled with xenon gas, at a low pressure. What is an LED? An...
Traffic Light Systems
Traffic lights are signalling devices most commonly positioned on roads, junction intersections and pedestrian crossings to control the flow of traffic. They are also found in many other various areas of our life, on buildings, bridges, train stations, even in...
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...
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...