Light Towers & Audibles

Within sectors such as construction, demolition, oil and gas, and mining, light towers, buzzers, and other additional audio signaling devices are vital, as they can help to indicate various states or operation sequences of a machine or installation.

Here at RS, we stock a wide variety of industrial light towers, as well as industrial sounders, so that you can find something to suit your needs. Our range of industrial beacons, alarms, and light towers includes leading names such as Mallory Sonalert and Schneider Electric, and you can easily select the right fit for your application when you browse the products available here.

Read on to find out more about industrial sounders and light towers and their uses.

What are light towers and buzzers?

Light towers

Light towers are extremely versatile pieces of equipment which possess one or more lamps. They may feature different colors to indicate individual stages of a process, or to convey safety warnings when used in conjunction with heavy machinery. Light towers can also be used in alarm systems, often paired with buzzers, sirens, or similar noise-emitting components.

Light towers and industrial beacons can feature single or multiple lights, a variety of lens colors and various bulb types, light effects, and noise effects.

Buzzers

Buzzers are pieces of signaling apparatus that make a buzzing or beeping sound. They include the likes of alarm devices and sirens.

How do industrial light towers and buzzers work?

Light towers enhance productivity and welfare on-site by providing at-a-glance information about a machine’s status, the safety of an area, or a process stage. Responding to manual or automatic inputs, a light tower may signify changes in the form of lights switching on or off, flashing or pulsing lights, or color changes.

Buzzers are typically either electromagnetic or piezo devices. How they work is outlined below:

• Electromagnetic: These types of buzzers utilize an electromagnet and bare metal disc. When a voltage is applied, a magnetic field is generated. This then not only triggers the magnet to move, but it also makes the disc vibrate, which, in turn, generates an audible sound.
• Piezo: Piezo buzzers comprise of a piezo element – which is also known as an electric vibration plate – within a molded case. Sound is produced when a voltage is applied and the piezo element inside the case vibrates.

What are light towers used for?

Light towers are often used to signify some kind of hazard, especially with industrial vehicles and other machinery. For example, a rotating light upon a short mast may be fitted to a forklift truck to make it more visible in a busy warehouse.

Certain types of heavy machinery may be fitted with multi-colored industrial light towers to indicate different stages of a process – this use is found in many industries, from food processing to automobile manufacturing.

To maintain the safety of work sites, light towers can be used at entry points to signify when workers are able to move freely into or out of hazardous areas. Meanwhile different colored bulbs can indicate whether an individual has access to sensitive areas when used in conjunction with an automated entry system, typically triggered by fobs or key cards.

In commercial settings, light towers are found on automated checkout systems, quickly and efficiently highlighting to staff when a customer requires assistance.

What might an industrial sounder be used for?

When searching for industrial sounders or alarms, having an application in mind is a great starting point for making your selection.

Where a low frequency and penetrating audible signal is required, buzzers make the perfect choice. These industrial sounders are useful in many applications, including:

• Automotive industry: On sites where large vehicles, such as forklifts and trucks are reversing, it’s essential that other individuals are aware, and as a result, industrial sirens or buzzers are essential.
• Electronic fields: Buzzers are widely applicable in the electronic industry, such as computers, where they are used as generators. Buzzers can be used to produce alerts to draw a user’s attention.
• Warning devices: Industrial sirens are also essential in helping to prevent a possible danger. Alarms can be used to produce a high-pitched sound that passes as a warning.

Our range of buzzers here at RS feature various decibel ratings, so you’ll be sure to find a model available for even the noisiest industrial workplaces.

Why choose RS for your industrial light towers and audibles?

Here at RS, we stock a selection of light towers, as well as audibles such as industrial sirens and industrial alarm horns, and have made it as easy as possible for you to search for the types you need. Our search function allows you to select what you’re looking for by features such as manufacturer and category.

We are a leading authorized distributor of light towers and buzzers in North America, and are proud to stock renowned industry names, including Banner Engineering and Edwards Signaling. Our wide variety of light towers and audibles meets the highest industry standards, so when you shop with us, you can rest assured that you are receiving long-lasting, durable products.

Should you have any questions, our team is on hand to help. Get in touch and we can guide you through the products, and don’t forget, you can find further information and advice in our expert content hub.