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🚨 Static Warning Lights!
Static warning lights stay continuously lit, guiding us and keeping us safe in everyday situations. For example, in every commercial building you enter you will see a static signal lighting up where a fire escape is throughout the building. Static warning signals are...
🚨 Beacon Colours Meaning 🚨
A visual signal must be applied in such a way that anyone who sees it can recognise it and is able to react immediately to it. Beacons convey strong and vital messages in the colours they use. They deliver clear messages not only in their colour, but also in their...
🚦 Traffic Lights
Traffic lights are signalling devices most commonly found positioned on roads, junction intersections and pedestrian crossings to control the flow of traffic. Additionally, they also appear in other areas, mainly on bridges, train crossings and stations, buildings,...
Meet the Team!
Matt is our Product Development Engineer, and the brains behind new product launches and product upgrades. He has an abundance of technical knowledge, which is key to our ongoing innovation. 🙌 Outside of work, he enjoys playing hockey at the weekend, as well as...
Behind the scenes – Production 🏭
At our purpose-built facility in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, every D. G. Controls product is built by hand from start to finish by our highly skilled production team. With over 5000 different product variations, D. G. Controls relies on hand assembly to maintain...
☎️ Telephone Initiated Beacons
Telephone Initiated Beacons provide a visual signal when a telephone rings. 🚨 People rely on these beacons in noisy environments with high ambient noise and in everyday places like care homes, where hearing a phone ring can be difficult. The visual beacon makes the...
Meet the Team!
Kyla has been a valued member of our Production Team since 2011, and is highly skilled in all aspects of the role. She is a fantastic problem solver, and always willing to try her hand at anything. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, gardening, and entertaining her...
deegee @ Elfack, Gothenburg 6th – 9th May 2025
Save the date! Our good friends at TOLEKA AB are exhibiting! You can visit the team at Elfack, Northern Europe’s No.1 Trade Fair on energy and electrification, to discuss your beacon and sounder needs 06-09 May 2025 at booths C00:15 & C00:16. They will be more...
Which is better, Xenon or LED? 🚨
Xenon strobe beacons and LED beacons are both a popular option for warning lights, however with technology advancing, LED beacons do seem to be becoming the go-to option. Here's a quick look into the key features between each unit. Which Should You Choose?...
Hand Built & Hand Packed 🧱📦
🚨 Here at D G Controls Limited , every single product is hand built, individually tested and hand packed at our site in Swadlincote! 🚨 No big, industrial machinery in sight to do the job, giving you total confidence and faith that every product that leaves our site is...
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...
*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,...
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...