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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...
Different Type of Beacons
There are many different types of beacon lamps with varying modes, however the most common modes are Static, Strobe, Rotating and Pulsing. Here we will take a look into each of these modes, as the mode you select for your application will not only aid increased...
Are Filament Lamps Beneficial To Us
With the ever-growing discontinuation of filament lamps and the increased use of LED lamps, it is a question most of us have asked, are filament lamps beneficial to us? Here will we take a look at exactly what is a filament lamp and its advantages and disadvantages....
Is Factory Automation Necessary?
Automation is a process used for mass production of a product and in recent years, as technology has advanced, has been used more and more in factories. The use of machinery in this process results in a higher output of goods. Automation in factories has become more...
Combined Beacon Sounders
A combined beacon sounder is an audible sounder with integrated beacon light. These dual function units can come in many different colours and sound tones and can be used in a variety of applications where noise or light can be an issue. By using a combined unit, all...
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...
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
Wouldn’t 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 business’s income. What’s 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....