Red Box International




Red Box International has been manufacturing Ground Power Equipment since 1993. Now based in a modern, purpose built factory in the south of England, we boast 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. The Red Box philosophy is to provide the highest quality ground power and associated ground support products, at competitive prices. Our 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. We specialise 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. We have 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 we have 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. Our extensive range of international distributors are able to offer our overseas customers local support and after sales care.






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 RB75A and Twin RB75A were power outputs of 3,500 Amps can be achieved. This dependable range of products is in use with civilian, military and offshore installations all over the world. The TC400A range of battery carts offers a high power output solution for starting large piston and turbine aircraft. These highly powerful starts carts can offer up to 6,000 Amps of spooling 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 14 Volts and 28 Volts, although specialist voltages are available.




The TC3000A range offers a portable solution for both start and continuous DC power requirements in one unit. The TC3000A range offers a variety of combinations of start and continuous power ratings that can be combined to suit any customers requirements.




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 28 volts DC at up to 600 amps continuous and 2000 amps peak.




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 max 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.




The company also supplies a selection of ground support equipment. This range of high quality products includes the Red Box electronic tool control cabinet, aerospace hand tool solution kits, oxygen, nitrogen and wheel change kits, maintenance stairs and platforms and much more. Red Box International is also the European sales agent and manufacturing partner for the Priceless range of aircraft tugs. This diverse range of aircraft tugs offers quality, usability and value for money for all fixed wing aircraft up to 15,910kg MTOW. Red Box International has built its reputation on the key principles of distributing high quality products and excellent customer service. Without our loyal customer base we are nothing, and to that end we strive to listen to our customers and provide them with the solutions they need. This philosophy, coupled with product innovation means Red Box will remain a world leader in the supply of high quality ground power solutions and ground support equipment to the international aerospace market.