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Ingress Protection
The IP rating system (Ingress Protection rating system) is a scale of how waterproof and airtight an electrical enclosure is, as determined by the international standard IEC/EN 60529. Using the IP rating system gives a clear and concise guide to ensure that an item is...
Pulsed LED Beacons
Pulsed LED beacons are used to signify an alarm and to warn of danger. They work by an electronic circuit inside the beacon controlling the light source, turning it off and on constantly according to the flash rate set by the end-user, for example 120fpm.By using LED...
The D G Controls Family
At D G Controls Ltd, “family” isn’t just about ownership. It’s a way of working, thinking, and most importantly, treating each other. We believe strong business starts with a strong team. That means not just working together – but growing together, with shared...
Did you know we supply installation accessories for most of our products?
There are a wide variety of installation accessories available with most sounders and beacons that help to aid greater visibility, provide protection from nearby elements and make general maintenance of the unit easier as it is more accessible. D.G. Controls Ltd range...
Did you know we offer an IP69K rated beacon?
Our Series C, IP69K rated beacon range is available in LED and Xenon models and are the perfect solution to most environments and applications, particularly in environments where compulsive/excessive cleaning procedures are required. IP69K rated beacons are tested to...
Meet the Team!
John is the newest member of our Manufacturing team, starting with us at the beginning of the year. He is familiarising himself with the industry at great speed, and is already fully trained in many aspects of production. We do love a fast learner! 👏 In his free time,...
How Do Xenon Strobe Beacons Work? 🚨
Xenon strobe beacons are starting to become more energy efficient by using LED’s rather than a gas filled xenon tube. However the gas filled tube style are still very much available and on the market. Gas-filled xenon beacons work by storing energy in a capacitor,...
D G Controls Ltd – Stacking Tower 🚦
Stacking tower beacons - also known as andon lights, are ideally suited to multi-status signalling applications such as machinery, to draw attention to fault conditions and warning messages. A modular stack approach enables stacks of lights to be constructed from any...
⚡ New Product Launch! – Introducing the LFB Range ⚡
Introducing our LFB range - a new generation of LED warning lights that replicate the visual effect of xenon strobes.These high-power warning lights utilise latest technology LED’s, combined with high-tech optics, to provide generally low power, long-lasting,...
Meet the Team!
Bridget joined our Production Team back in 2019, and has enjoyed growing her skills and manufacturing knowledge over the years. Fully trained in all areas of the manufacturing role, Bridget is a huge asset to the team. Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her...
🚨 What to consider when installing a beacon
Installing a beacon requires careful planning to ensure it performs reliably, safely, and effectively. Firstly, installation should always be carried out by qualified personnel. Beyond this, several additional factors should be considered, including application,...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….. 🎄
We are beginning to feel very festive, and looking forward to spending time with our loved ones over the Christmas period! 🎅 As always, a huge thankyou to our valued customers who allow us to do what we love doing, and to all those who have supported us throughout...
⚡ Do you know the benefits of a Combined Sounder Beacon?
In environments with high background noise, audible alarms may go unnoticed. Similarly, visual alarms can be difficult to see in bright sunlight or if they are out of the line of sight. A combined sounder beacon solves these challenges by providing both visual and...
EDA Data Quality Awards
We did it again! 🏆 We are pleased to announce D. G. Controls have won the EDA Data Quality Award for 1000-2000 SKUs Our MD attended the Electrical Distributors Association (EDA) Digitalisation Forum & Awards, which took place on Thursday 5th December, and for the...
🚦 The Influence of Traffic Lights
Traffic lights are part of our everyday life, you can't miss them. Road users and pedestrians alike see and obey a traffic light even though there is no physical barrier to them, everyone is taught the meaning of the colours alone and see and behave accordingly to...
🚨 D G Controls Ltd supplies 300 robust Xenon Strobe Duplex units to Sweden!🚨
D G Controls supplied 300 Xenon Strobe Duplex units to Sweden for use as an evacuation alarm during tunnel construction! This latest shipment of 150 pieces is part of an on-going project requiring 300 pieces in total. The end customer had a strict timetable to comply...
Installation Accessories
There are a wide variety of installation accessories available with most sounders and beacons that help to aid greater visibility, provide protection from nearby elements and make general maintenance of the unit easier as it is more accessible. D.G. Controls Ltd range...
LED Beacons with Xenon Strobe style flash at an industry beating brightness level!
With xenon flash tubes slowly being phased out, the STROBE beacon is evolving… We are now able to publicly announce that our team have been secretly working behind the scenes to develop this entirely new range of LED beacons featuring a xenon strobe style...
Machinebouw Exhibition, 3rd December 2024
Take the next step in the ever-changing world of mechanical engineering, where innovation and technology meet, at the Machinebouw Exhibition on December 3rd 2024, The Netherlands. This is the meeting place for professionals involved in the design, development and use...
Our PSE LED Beacon Range
Still proving to be an extremely popular range, our PSE LED Beacon offers several different functions within one housing, and is suited to a variety of different applications! Our Pulsed LED Beacon Lamps utilise latest technology LED's to provide a generally low...
A little about Static LED Beacons 🚨
A static warning signal is a continuously lit beacon designed to provide a constant visual alert. These signals play a vital role across a wide range of industries and applications. In factory automations, a static green light can indicate that machinery is running...
🚦 We offer a range of LED Status Signals, for a simple signalling solution!
A status signal is a type of beacon which tends to have 2 or more colours to signify the varying status of a machine, process or situation. Status signals typically use Red/Green or Red/Amber/Green, but LEDs now allow a wide range of colours, from infrared to...
A Quality Service
Whatever your query, whether it be Beacons or Sounders, pricing or technical, you can be assured that at D.G. Controls Ltd you will receive nothing other than a quality service.We are a small team, everyone has a name, and everyone knows their stuff. So don’t worry...
🚨 Rotating Beacons
Rotating Beacons are ideal for various applications and are a great alternative to flashing or static warning signals. Applications include vehicles, such as trucks and forklifts, fire and security systems, and area’s where an audible warning might be difficult to...
100% Participation
Imagine for a moment you are a cog or gear, and that your immediate surroundings are a gearbox made up of many gears, or even simpler, think of a kid’s bike with two sprockets (you and one other) and its connecting chain. That is all to say that we do not operate in...
🚦 The U Series Beacon 🚦
Easily configure the U Series beacon by joining units from the T, U, V, and W ranges to build a custom signalling system.• IP65 rated• Low current consumption• 24-36vDC and 115-230vUC available• Pulsed or static options, selectable via the internal jumper• Side and...
💥 Electronic sounders…
These are powerful devices that are perfect for grabbing attention during an emergency situation, from evacuations to fire alarms, they instantly provide warning. They are very versatile units for smaller applications and situations. In large buildings, they signal...
☎️ Do You Need a Telephone Beacon for Your Workplace?
Our range of Telephone Ring Initiated Flashing Beacons are designed for Industrial and Community Welfare applications where a visual indication of a ringing telephone is required. Ideal for applications such as 'Emergency Evacuation' alarm, 'Colour-Coded Personal...
Scanautomatic in Gothenburg 8 – 10 October
Toleka's Jonas Rasmussen and Mikael Pers will be on site to show the future solutions in warning lights and sirens for Industry 4.0 and much more of our product range.Venue: Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, GothenburgStand: B02:41See you there!
Xenon Strobe Beacons
Xenon strobe beacons are a very popular choice of beacon as they produce a very sharp flash of light. They work by discharging the energy stored in a capacitor though a special flash tube filled with xenon gas to produce a very short burst of high intensity light....