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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...
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...
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...