Red Hill Supply - Automotive Tools, Air Tools and Shop Supplies

Chemfree SmartWasher Bioremediation Parts Washer

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:41:41 -0500

Chemfree Corporation has been operating for more than fifteen years, and is regarded as the premier manufacturer of eco-friendly parts washer solutions. Chemfree prides themselves at being able to clean parts effectively, effieciently, and ethically, without any harm to the environment. Chemfree currently sells their products in over 40 countries worldwide, and hold 27 patents, 11 in the US and 16 in other countries.

Jump-N-Carry 12 and 24 Volt Jump Starter

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:32:31 -0500

One thing that no workshop should be without is a good quality reliable jump starter. A significant portion of vehicle problems are related to the battery discharging completely, and having a jump starter such as the Jump-N-Carry 12/24 Volt Jump Starter on hand and ready to use can be a real boon in getting to the bottom of a problem quickly, and helping you to avoid spending large amounts of time trying to diagnose a problem. The Jump-N-Carry 12/24 Volt Jump Starter is a very powerful unit that is able to provide a 3400amp peak charge, which means that it can be used for restarting even the most powerful engines. When the unit is used in 24v mode, the power levels are reduced to 1,700 amps, which is still extremely impressive in most circumstances.

Port a Cool PAC2K163SFC Swamp Cooler

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:29:28 -0500

Port a Cool have been established for 25 years, and are now regarded as probably being the leading manufacturer of evaporative cooling systems in the world. Their equipment has seen use in countries all over the world in both indoor and outdoor applications, and is thought of as being high quality, efficient, and excellent value for money. Unlike competing air conditioning systems, the evaporative coolers produced by Port a Cool use water and a fan to reduce air temperature, so they are much more environmentally friendly, and can be used anywhere. Models such as the Port a Cool pac2k163sfc evaporative coolers are designed to be flexible in use and offer enough power to give the performance that modern users demand.

OTC 5019 Low Lift Transmission Jack

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:01:21 -0500

One of the most demanding jobs that ever needs to be carried out on a vehicle is the repair or replacement of the transmission. This is a task that is particularly tough when you are working with larger vehicles such as trucks when the transmission can weigh in excess of a ton and will need special tools in order to move it around. A variety of different transmission jacks are available on the market to meet with different requirements, but in many cases, where the truck has a modern aerodynamic design, conventional transmission jacks don’t work, and you need a special low profile jack that can fit under the front of the truck such as the OTC 5019 low lift Transmission Jack, which is just eight and a quarter inches high when it is in its lowered position.

Lincoln Air Hose Reel

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:58:53 -0500

While it is an old cliché that a bad workman blames his tools when things go wrong, all to often people do not realize the importance of having the best quality equipment on hand, and the impact that this can have on the ability of an engineer or mechanic to deliver precision and quality in their day to day work. As any mechanic will tell you, a modern engine is a very complex system, and extremely high tolerances are required in any work that is carried out. Companies such as Lincoln Lubrication are at the forefront of the tool manufacturing industry thanks to the quality that they build into their equipment. By creating tools that offer precision as standard, they allow for mechanics to take more confidence in the work that they are carrying out by having faith in the power that is being delivered. Lincoln Lubrication are well known for their range of precision equipment for delivering oil into engine systems, but they also produce a range of high quality workshop equipment that is intended to make life much easier by keeping tools in the best possible condition so that they continue to perform at the best levels and offer complete reliability. Perhaps the most popular items made by the company are the range of Lincoln Air Hose Reels, which are designed to protect the hoses when not in use as well as providing a way of keeping your workshop tidy and safe.

Ingersoll Rand 2141 Impact Wrench

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:42:10 -0500

The Ingersoll Rand 2141 impact wrench is a robust and powerful tool. It delivers 1,200 ft-lbs of torque, allowing it to take on tougher jobs with complete confidence. Of course, power without control is nothing, but as with all Ingersoll Rand tools, this wrench offers you the ability to effectively manage how the power is delivered, and avoid damaging the things you are working on. With an impressive maximum speed of 7,250rpm, coupled with the ability to deliver 1,175 blows per minute the wrench can make short work of almost any job, and give you the power that you need to handle even the tightest fitting bolts with ease.

Fluke 87-5 Digital Multimeter with Thermometer

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:37:11 -0500

Having access to accurate information when you are diagnosing a problem with an electronic system is absolutely essential if you are to be able to make the best possible progress and correct whatever is causing the problem. Increasingly for the modern mechanic, equipment such as the Fluke 87-5 Digital Multimeter with Thermometer is becoming more important in providing the kind of detailed information that is needed to deal with modern engine management systems and determine exactly what work needs to be carried out.

Branick 7400 Strut Spring Compressor

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:27:27 -0500

As one of the leading manufacturers of high quality specialist tools for the automotive industry for more than 85 years, Branick are well known around the world for the range of equipment that they provide. Their status as the supplier of choice for the discerning automotive mechanic is down to the success of their design team in producing equipment such as the Branick 7400 Strut Spring Compressor that has the ability to combine ease of use with effectiveness.

Winch Construction Cages

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:36:59 -0500

A modern industrial winch is a significant investment for any business, and although these powerful units are designed to be completely robust and hard wearing in use, they are large and cumbersome, and when they are being moved around or shipped to another location they can be prone to accidental damage. In order to prevent the worst from happening, and a winch being damaged in storage or transit it is important to protect it as well as possible, and the best way of doing this is with a custom designed winch construction cage that is specially made to provide each unit with the best possible protection in transit as well as providing the ideal packaging in storage.

Hercu Link Electric Chain Hoists

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:25:41 -0500

The Ingersoll Rand line of Hercu- Link Electric Chain hoists is one of the most versatile and powerful systems on the market, offering a great combination of quality construction, usability, reliability, and of course, the ability to manipulate and move heavy loads with ease. These impressive units are able to provide the power that users need along with a number of refinements that make them a great choice for a heavy lifting environment where it is important to be able to gain full control.

High Capacity Chain Hoists

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:25:59 -0500

Thanks to more than 75 years of development, the Ingersoll Rand range of high capacity chain hoists is one of the most reliable and effective ways of handling heavy goods and materials within an industrial environment. The systems available offer a number of advantages over competing alternatives, and are ideally suited to a number of different applications thanks to their ability to provide excellent performance within a relatively compact system.

Hydraulic Winches

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:26:54 -0500

As one of the leading producers of high quality industrial material handling equipment in the world, Ingersoll Rand put a massive amount of effort into their research and development projects to provide the best quality products. Thanks to the influence and experience offered through the collaboration between IR and Beebe International, the range of industrial hydraulic winches provided by the company offers exceptional levels of performance and power on demand.

Industrial Material Handling

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:27:04 -0500

In the modern workplace, safety is paramount, and any business needs to take all aspects of their operation seriously in order to deliver the best possible results and value in all areas. Within high pressure industrial situations, safety is everything, and minimizing risks through sensible and efficient processes can have a big role to play in the overall profitability of a business. Industrial material handling is one core area that requires a great deal of attention, and is also an area where real gains in productivity can be made through the use of the best quality equipment.

Industrial Electric Winches

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:27:17 -0500

Ingersoll Rand is one of the leading producers of material handling equipment for industry. Thanks to more than 70 years of experience in producing industrial equipment, they have been able to understand the needs of businesses much more acutely than many of their rivals, and bring this understanding to bear on the way in which tools such as their range of industrial electric winches are produced and marketed.

Natural Gas Powered Winch

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:27:31 -0500

Ingersoll Rand produces a range of different material handing equipment to meet the needs of different industries. From high performance lifting gear for the offshore oil industry through to compact a natural gas powered winch or hoist for smaller manufacturing plants the company has made its name through producing high quality, reliable tools that help engineers and industries around the world to get the best results in a wide range of different industries.

BU7A Air Tugger

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:28:00 -0500

Ingersoll Rand are one of the longest established names in the international construction and engineering industry, and this dominance over more than a century has been entirely due to the quality and reliability of the product range they offer, and the speed of innovation that the company has pursued in order to ensure that they are always ahead of the competition when it comes to offering high quality equipment at a good value price. One of the core products offered by the company is the BU7A Air Tugger, which is an air winch that has become the industry standard after more than 50 years of service.

FA2B Air Winch

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:28:10 -0500

The FA2B Air Winch is one of the latest third generation air winches from Ingersoll Rand, and is recognized as being one of the most powerful units on the market. The whole design concept behind the Ingersoll Rand FA2B Air Winch was to take the previous model, the FA2A, and to make refinements wherever possible in order to take something that was already good, and to make it much better. All aspects of the previous model were analyzed and a number of improvements were added to the design in order to give more power and efficiency without undermining any of the existing systems that made the previous version of this impressive air winch so popular.

Air Winch Selection Guide

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:03:19 -0500

An air winch is a major investment for a business, and ensuring that you choose the right model at the start will ensure that you get the tool that is best suited to the kind of use that you have in mind. Different air winches have different levels of performance such as their capacity to lift items, and it is important to bear the following factors in mind when choosing the right piece of equipment for your specific needs.

BOP Handling System

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:28:22 -0500

Due to the extreme environment and levels of power involved in the various operations that it entails, the oil industry provides just about the most demanding conditions in which to operate. In order to minimize the levels of risk involved in the industry, it is essential that the highest quality of equipment and tools are used. Safety is a paramount concern to operators, and there are strict guidelines in place about the requirements for any tools that are used in order to promote the highest levels of safety possible. Ingersoll Rand, with many years of experience of designing and developing high quality power tools for all industries, have developed some of the most reliable pieces of equipment on the market including their range of BOP handling systems, which are intended for use in the oil production industry as a safety measure.

Manrider Winch

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:28:46 -0500

The oil production industry puts men into some of the most demanding environments on the planet, and requires a huge investment in the best possible quality of equipment to provide maximum safety and security at all stages. The first choice piece of equipment when it comes to lifting people from one level of an oil rig to another is the Ingersoll Rand Manrider winch. This powerful and reliable piece of equipment has seen service in some of the most difficult situations possible, where reliability is everything, and is designed to perform on demand without any compromise on quality or safety. It is type approved by some of the most respected insurance groups in the world, and has become the de facto standard when it comes to the lifting of personnel and other loads in difficult environments and for marine applications.

Ingersoll Rand Air Winch

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:29:03 -0500

Ingersoll Rand is one of the best known manufacturers of air powered tools in the world, and have invested heavily in research and development across all of their product lines in order to produce equipment that is designed to out perform other similar products. There are a number of different Ingersoll Rand air winches on the market, and these high power pieces of equipment are designed for a number of different tasks in the workshop or industrial environment.

Genisys Scanners

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:49:03 -0500

OTC is the leading manufacturer of automotive diagnosis tools in the world today, and has been established for more than 80 years as a business that is dedicated to producing the highest quality Genisys scanners and equipment for mechanics. The company has been committed to producing tools that make work easier, and ensure that users are able to get the most out of their equipment. The company has been built on the strength of its products; they have strived to produce tools that are as accurate and easy to use as possible. This means that mechanics all over the world choose the various ranges of scanners and other equipment that the company makes above all others for their day to day engine diagnosis needs.

Robinair 15234 Vacuum Pump

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:44:20 -0500

One of the most useful pieces of equipment in the modern workshop or auto repair center is a high power vacuum pump. While a number of different manufacturers provide pumps that offer similar levels of claimed performance, there are few vacuum pumps on the market that come close to the Robinair 15234 when it comes down to giving you the kind of suction that you need in order to effectively drain an air conditioning system in order to recycle the refrigerant in line with environmental guidelines.

Robinair 17800B Recharges R-12, R-22, R-134A and R-502 MP

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:48:22 -0500

Modern environmental legislation means that automotive air conditioner repair is beset with a number of different rules about how different types of refrigerant must be treated in order to avoid unnecessary contamination through the release of potentially harmful chemicals. The refrigerants used in modern air conditioners are much more ecologically sound than they were in the past, but they can still do damage to the environment if they are not treated properly. This process is complicated further when you factor in the idea that different refrigerants such as R-12 and R-134 need to be handled separately in order to prevent contamination of one chemical with another. With the Robinair 17800B air conditioning recovery and recycling system, you are able to handle multiple different refrigerants using a single machine, which has a number of benefits both for your productivity, and also for your profitability.

Robinair 34134Z A/C Machine

Mon, 12 May 2008 09:48:13 -0500

One of the most complex tasks that a modern mechanic will have to approach in day to day work is the servicing of automotive air conditioning systems, and thanks to the number of environmental regulations that are involved in this process, it is absolutely essential to have the proper equipment on hand to ensure that you are able to comply with the law while still performing the task at hand to the highest standard. There are a number of different machines available on the market at the present time that can be used to carry out the full process of recharging a vehicle AC system from start to finish, but one of the most effective is undoubtedly the Robinair 34134z, which is able to be used to recover, recycle, and recharge air conditioner refrigerant quickly and accurately. Because of the potential damage to the environment that can be caused by the improper release of R-134a refrigerant into the atmosphere, it is absolutely essential that any servicing of an automotive air conditioning system is carried out using a highly efficient system such as the Robinair 34134Z AC machine. The Robinair 34134z is able to carry out the full recovery process in removing the refrigerant and then subsequently being able to remove any contaminants from it as part of the recycling process, before pumping it back into the AC system ready for re use.

Xantrex Sine Wave Inverter

Tue, 6 May 2008 12:23:17 -0500

Over the past few years, with more and more demand for portable electronics for people working on the road, or wanting to take their creature comforts away with them on a camping or boating trip, there has been an increase in the range of inverters on the market, and the quality and value for money offered by products such as the Xantrex Sine Wave Inverter has improved.

Xantrex Xpower Powerpack

Tue, 6 May 2008 12:14:53 -0500

If you want to be able to get access to grid levels of AC electricity to power appliances anywhere in the world, then having a power pack is essential. The latest generation of Xantrex Xpower Powerpack provides users with up to 1500 watts of power from a single rechargeable battery pack. This means that it is possible to supply AC power from a portable supply almost anywhere in the world, and thanks to the high capacity of the batteries, coupled with the high tech systems that control the delivery of electrical power and run as efficiently as possible at all times, the Xantrex XPower Powerpack is able to serve as a reliable source of power wherever you need it.

Xantrex Power Inverter

Thu, 1 May 2008 13:58:14 -0500

In the twenty five years since the company was set up, Xantrex has developed into one of the leading suppliers of power supply equipment in the world. Thanks to an enormous focus on producing the highest possible quality tools, and the use of innovative technologies at all levels of the design and manufacture process, equipment such as the Xantrex Power Inverter has become the mainstay of workshops and factories all over the world.

Adobe Air Evaporative Cooler

Thu, 1 May 2008 13:16:41 -0500

Evaporative or swamp coolers provide an alternative to more main stream air conditioning systems, and offer a more cost effective and simple solution that is ideally suited to low humidity environments where you want to reduce the temperature for greater comfort. There are systems available that are designed for all uses, from small domestic models through to high power commercial units that are able to deliver fast and efficient cooling across large areas. Adobe Air Evaporative Coolers are amongst the best on the market thanks to the quality of manufacture that they provide, and the availability of a wide range of products to suit almost all conceivable scenarios.

Portable Swamp Cooler Can Save Energy

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:11:08 -0500

With increasing concerns being expressed about becoming more energy efficient, coupled with the constant talk about climate change, it is becoming increasingly important to be able to have a cooling system for the home or workplace that is both effective in use, and cost effective in terms of the amount of energy that is used. Instead of looking towards large fixed air conditioning systems that are bulky and very costly in use, many people are moving towards a system based on a portable swamp cooler, as these are more efficient and in many cases, just as effective in use as a full AC.

Ingersoll Rand 231C is a Classic Impact Wrench

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:08:02 -0500

The Ingersoll Rand 231c has been on sale now for more than 25 years, and over that period it has become the most popular tool in its class thanks to the way in which it blends incredible power and control with affordability. Constantly refined over the quarter of a century since its initial launch, the latest iteration of the Ingersoll Rand 231c Impact Wrench offers users the opportunity to own the best version of this versatile and endlessly useful tool yet.

Ingersoll Rand Drills

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:02:02 -0500

It is sometimes easy to associate Ingersoll Rand with a small number of tools such as impact wrenches, as these are the most famous units that the company produces, however as one of the largest manufacturers of power tools in the world, it should come as no surprise that the company actually produces a comprehensive range of different tools to cover all of your needs. Thanks to the experience that they have in making high quality air powered wrenches, the company also produces a range of highly regarded Ingersoll Rand drills that combine the quality that you would expect from a leading manufacturer with the effortless power of compressed air in order to give you so much more than you would get from a traditional electric drill.

Ingersoll Rand Die Grinder - Simple and Tough

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:30:29 -0500

One of the most demanding tasks that you have to carry out as a mechanic or engineer is to shape metal to fit a particular role. Grinding may seem like a brute force task, but when you need to clear imperfections from on a metal shape to keep it within the tolerances required in a modern engine, you need a tool that offers you complete control over the speed of the rotation, and also the ability to make use of your own judgment in order to ensure proper levels of accuracy are achieved. Ingersoll Rand die grinders are designed and made to the highest standards in order to provide you as an operator with a tool that you are able to trust, and one that will allow you the freedom to stop worrying about the effectiveness of the tool, and concentrate instead on your own technique and skill in order to get the best possible results every time.

Ingersoll Rand Cordless Impact - New and Improved

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:46:46 -0500

The number of tasks that you need to be able to carry out in the workshop is endless, and having a tool that you can trust to do the job properly is essential for any mechanic who prides himself on the quality of their work. Over the last century, Ingersoll Rand have developed a reputation for providing engineers and mechanics with tools that they can trust in the workshop, and their line of compressed air powered wrenches and ratchets have become closely associated with mechanics to the extent that you see them in almost any workshop. Of course, there is increasing demand from customers to be able to provide a service outside the workshop, and in such situations where you do not have access to your shop supply of air, you still need to be able to work, and in such situations, an Ingersoll Rand cordless impact provides you with the peace of mind to be able to take on a job with the confidence that you will be able to get things done quickly and to the same standard as you would in the workshop.

Ingersoll Rand Impact Wrench Sets the Standard

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:42:51 -0500

If there is such a thing as an iconic brand within the range of power tools that is currently available for professional mechanics to use, then the Ingersoll Rand impact wrench is such a thing. As the centerpiece of the arsenal of equipment that is used on a daily basis by some of the world’s top mechanical engineers in a wide variety of roles, the Ingersoll Rand impact wrench has become a tool that combines power, efficiency, and effectiveness like few other items, and provides people who want to get the job done with a tool that will not let them down.

Inficon Vortex

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 11:12:47 -0500

Pretty much anyone who works within the automotive air conditioning industry is well aware of the Inficon Corporation. As one of the leading manufacturers of repair and maintenance equipment for AC work, they are well known for their investment in the latest technologies and commitment to producing the best quality diagnosis and recovery tools for customers all over the world. Equipment such as theInficon Vortex has found a home in leading workshops all over the world, and wherever engineers are interested in getting the best results from their work, you will find people who are willing to invest in high quality products from this well known company.