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*NEW* STC Auto-Signal – ideal for Factory Automation!
The newest addition to our range is the STC/AUTO-SIGNAL - an IP65 rated, micro signalling tower with a diameter of just 32mm. Ideal for multi-status signalling, the integrated high brightness RGB LEDs ensure maximum visibility with full tower display no matter how...
The perfect solution for Traffic Management applications…
IPN/002 Red/Green 2-Way Traffic Light IP65 rated and enclosed in a UV-stabilised polycarbonate housing for protection from the elements. The long life LEDs ensure low maintenance, making the IPN/002 the perfect solution for loading bays, shutter doors and retail...
Upgraded PSC LED Beacon!
Did you know? The PSC beacon has recently had a facelift! The beacon housing has been upgraded with a robust ABS base and a polycarbonate lens tested to IP69k ingress protection so you can be confident this will be suited to numerous applications and environments. And...
Find us on LuckinsLive!
Did you know? We are now listed on LuckinsLive; the UK’s building services industry’s number one source of product information. This means you can now access information on D.G. Controls Ltd product range free through the LuckinsLive website and links to Trimble’s MEP...
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,...
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...
IP66 High-Powered LED Beacon NOW available in 48v AC
The Significance of Telephone-Initiated Beacons
When it comes to security and safety, beacons are considered one of the most beneficial devices today. Beacons are used in numerous applications such as power plants, tall buildings or infrastructures, cranes, and vehicles. Furthermore, there are many different kinds...
The Importance of Beacons in Safety & Security
Beacons have played a vital role in safety for many years. Beacon lamps are a signalling tool which are used in numerous conditions, such as in aerial navigation, defensive communications, marine, guiding vehicles and much more. As for seafarers and mariners...
Process Safety Beacons: Preventing Accidents
Accidents can be really hard to prevent, we all know that accidents are very unpredictable. The most common places where accidents happen is on the road, factories, construction sites, industries, and more. One of the most effective preventions of these, or at least...
The Growth of Beacon Technology into Different Sectors
The Next Thing in Beacon Technology? Beacon Use in Transportation Safety is always the number one priority in every industry, especially in regards to transportation as it involves a massive responsibility to travellers security. The use of beacons recently have...
The Key to Loading Dock Safety
Working on a loading dock can present a wide variety of hazards for workers. Aside from that, it also poses special safety matters. Workers, on the other hand, need to extra careful about what they’re doing. Most importantly they should be aware of other persons...