Red Box Ground Support Equipment: Aircraft Moving Equipment, Portable Ground Power Equipment and Inspection Camera Systems

Red Box International was formed in 1993 and has several main product lines including – power equipment, aircraft moving equipment and inspection camera systems – and these are sold in over 65 countries. The company operates from a modern, purpose built factory in Southern England. Red Box International is justifiably proud of its reputation as market leader in portable product technology to civil aviation, commercial aviation, corporate aviation, general aviation, flying school, military and para-public aviation, oil rigs, MROs, homeland security, security services, military forces, police, fire services, search and rescue organisations, customs, border control, prisons, special forces, councils, construction industry and many more.

The majority of the company’s products are NATO codified and built to exacting military requirements. All Red Box customers can expect in-depth technical support and operational advice, together with global after-sales support and service. These are provided by an extensive number of international distributors and service centers.

Range of hand portable battery start units

The RB range is a range of hand portable battery start units with output voltages ranging from 12 Volts – 28 Volts, peak Amps of up to 4500A and capacities of up to 220A/h at a 10 hour rating. There is a portable RB pack for almost every eventuality.

Range of continuous 28.5V DC power supplies

The RBSC range supplies high quality 5V to 28.5V DC continuous power. These units are highly portable and can be supplied as 50,100,150 or 200 Amp units.

TRU’s transform rectifier units

The RBC5000 is one of the biggest units in our range. This unit supplies 28.5V DC and can produce up to 600 Amps continuously and 2000A peak.

Frequency converters

These units are supplied as 115/200V, 400Hz continuous AC power supplies with ratings form 5KVA to 90KVA. Most of these units can be configured to operate from almost any single or 3 Phase supply. They can be fixed or variable output voltage and frequencies.

Aircraft moving equipment

The aircraft moving equipment ranges from the small battery operated system capable of moving aircraft up to 2.5 tonne to the much larger systems with cabins capable of moving aircraft up to 20 tonnes. We have a full range of diesel driven, hand operated, aircraft moving equipment in between these two sizes.

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.

Aircraft lifting equipment

The AirLift is a remarkable piece of equipment that no busy or crowded hanger should be without. The AirLift is designed to elevate an aircraft off the ground enabling you to park two aircraft in one space. As well as being an excellent space saving device, it also enables you to easily access the underbelly of the aircraft for maintenance or cleaning.

Additionally while parked in the lifted position, the aircraft is out of harms way from other aircraft in the hanger, meaning no bumps, scrapes or scratches. The AirLift is capable of lifting most aircraft up to 1,350kg (2,980lbs) and is suitable for helicopters, nose wheel aircraft, tail wheel aircraft, being of high, mid and low wing configuration.

Bahco aviation tool solutions

The Bahco aviation tools range has been developed in conjunction with professional aircraft technicians from market leading organizations throughout the world. The range is a vital addition to any aviation maintenance facility enabling work to be completed in a more efficient and safer manner.

Each kit comes in a specially designed Skydrol resistant case, incorporating a tool management system to ensure easy upkeep and organisation of the tools. The tools are also ‘Ergo’ marked allowing professionals to enjoy increased comfort and ease of use.

The range of tool kits available includes:

• Crowfoot spanner kit
• Dent inspection kit
• Toolbox mechanic
• Toolbox AOG
• Toolbox MRT
• Avionic measurement supply NG kit
• Avionic measurement supply kit