Red Box International has been manufacturing ground power equipment since 1993. Now based in a modern, purpose built factory in the south of England, it boasts a comprehensive range of ground power equipment in addition to a wide selection of ground support equipment including, aircraft tugs, aviation tools, tool control systems and aircraft lifting devices.
The Red Box philosophy is to provide the highest quality ground power and associated ground support products, at competitive prices. Its ground power equipment offers excellent power to weight ratio. The high quality components and excellent after sales support, ensure piece of mind when purchasing Red Box products. Red Box specialises in the manufacture of solid state GPU’s. In today’s world more and more organisations are opting for a solid state solution to their GPU requirements as this technology offers a green and virtually silent solution, whilst also offering a significant saving on servicing costs. It has also continually invested in product development. These policies have allowed Red Box to develop an enviable reputation for quality and a large and loyal customer base from all over the world. The Red Box GPU range has won plaudits in both the civilian and military markets, and it has been chosen on numerous occasions to provide bespoke power solutions to the UK military and associated equipment providers. The company holds ISO9001:2000 accreditation. The majority of Red Box products are NATO codified. The company’s extensive range of international distributors are able to offer its overseas customers local support and after sales care.
Battery start power for small to medium fixed and rotary wing aircraft
The RB range of battery start units offer a lightweight portable solution for starting small to medium sized fixed and rotary wing aircraft. From a unit the size of a brief case through to the more substantial but highly powerful RB85 and twin RB85 where maximum short circuit amps of 5200 can be achieved. This dependable range of products is in use with civilian, military and offshore installations all over the world.
The TC400 range of battery carts offers a high power output solution for starting large piston and turbine aircraft. These highly powerful starts carts can produce up to 10,400 short circuit amps.
Continuous DC power
Red Box has developed two ranges of continuous DC power supplies. The RBSC range is aimed at the military / high use MRO environment. This range has been designed to provide high quality DC power for crew training, avionic updates, maintenance tasks and weapons systems checks. The RBPS range offers a low cost, no frills solution to continuous power requirements. This range is aimed more at the private aircraft owner and low use MRO environment. Sizes range from 25 amps DC up to 300 amps DC at 14V and 28V, although specialist voltages are available.
Combination battery start and continuous power
The TC3000 range offers a portable solution for both start and continuous DC power requirements in one unit. The TC3000 range offer a variety of combinations of start and continuous power ratings that can be combined to suit any customers requirements.
Transformer rectifier units
The Red Box range of solid state TRU’s can be relied upon to perform under the most demanding conditions. Excellent power to weight ratio, ease of use, and virtual silent operation coupled with zero emissions and virtually no maintenance means the RBC5000 series will be a welcome and vital part of any modern MRO operation.
These units offer 28V DC at up to 900 amps continuous and 3000 amps peak.
Frequency converters
Red Box frequency converters are made to the very highest industry standards, and as such can be relied upon to offer many years of high quality service. The RBC6000 range has been engineered with true sine wave technology, allowing for minimal harmonic distortion. This means the user can rely on the unit to offer pure, clean power with no spikes in output. The software at the ‘front end’ is again made to the highest standards, coupled with easy operation, giving the user peace of mind in the total package and it’s performance parameters. Solid state technology means the unit operates at a maximum 55db (at 1m). Zero emissions and virtually no maintenance requirements mean the Red Box range of frequency converters are a real asset in any MRO facility or airport.
Aircraft moving equipment (TUG)
The aircraft tugs range from its small battery operated system is capable of moving aircraft of up to 2.5 tonnes to the much larger petrol tugs capable of moving aircraft of up to 16 tonnes.
Tools and tool control systems
These kits are stocked with high quality Bahco hand tools and come in a synthetic hardcover case embedded in special manufactured duo colour hard foam layers for fast, secure and efficient tool control. The kits can be supplied as seen or bespoke kits can be designed around the customers needs. Red Box also manufactures and supplies high quality tool control cabinets with access control via a proximity reader.
Inspection camera system
Snake Cam is a remarkable, high quality, visual inspection tool. Used by police, fire and rescue, military, councils, bridge inspectors and surveyors worldwide. Snake Cam has been proven time and time again to be an invaluable tool. Utilising a hand held 12.7cm full colour screen, miniature LED camera, and numerous attachments between the camera and the monitor including extendable poles from 0.8m to 7.8m, flexible stay-put poles, and long extension cables. Snake Cam is one of the most versatile visual inspection tools available today. Snake Cam 3 now has an inbuilt audio and image capture system.
Equipment hire, rental and lease
Red Box International is a world-leading manufacturer of lightweight portable DC GPU’s, 28V DC TRU’s and 400Hz frequency converters. This allows it to keep a stock of these items on standby for hire purposes. Whether you need a GPU for a static park at an air show or have increased demand at a maintenance centre, Red Box has a range of GPU’s to suit your needs. Avionics updates, maintenance work, systems checks, crew training and aircraft starting are all tasks that can be completed with a silent running and environmentally friendly GPU from Red Box International.
