Red Hill Supply now has a GSA contract with the Federal Government!

We are pleased to announce that Red Hill Supply has completed the extensive process to become a vendor with General Services Administration. This means we have over 9,000 products on GSA Hardware Superstore available for our governmental customers. Our products can be found on the GSA Advantage website for all federal customers.We now serve the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines as well as all branches of the federal government. If you cannot locate what you are looking for on GSA Advantage, please call us at 832 295 0605 and we will be happy to assist you. Most items ship within 24 hours and we accept Government Smart Pay Cards for payment. Also, we are a veteran owned small business as well.

Winch Rope and How to Select It

If a wire rope leads over a sheave and on to a drum on an air winch, the rope will not remain in alignment with the sheave groove. Instead, it will deviate to either side depending upon the width of the drum and its distance from the fixed sheave, often called the lead sheave. The angle between the center line through the lead sheave and the centerline of the rope leading to the drum is called the fleet angle. Experience has shown that the best wire rope service is obtained when the maximum fleet angle is not more than 1 1⁄2° for smooth drums, and 2° for grooved drums. Fleet angles of 1 1⁄2° and 2° are the equivalents of approximately 38 feet and 29 feet, respectively, of lead for each foot of drum width either side of the center line of the lead sheave.

Free Shipping on Robinair 34788

Don't worry about shipping charges on purchasing a new Robinair 34788 refrigerant recovery machine. Red Hill Supply offers free shipping anywhere in the United States. This also applies to most of the Robinair A/C machine product line. The Robinair 34788 meets the new J2788 spec for 2007 and newer vehicles. If you are working on air conditioners for newer vehicles the 34788 is a must. This machine will work on older vehicles as well. So it can easily replace your older AC machine.

Robinar 34788 and new EPA laws

We have a new car dealership and we need to purchase a new refrigerant recovery machine to use on our new cars. Which model is the best choice for our business?

The SAE J2788 regulations regarding the handling of AC refrigerants came into force for the first time in late 2006, as a guideline recommendation, and have now become mandatory. The new ac machines are required to meet the 95% refrigerant recovery spec. This is 20% more than the SAE J2210 standard that the older ac machines were required to meet. Currently, the only Robinair 34788 is the only refrigerant recovery machine on the market that is meeting this new stricter requirement. So for all cars 2008 and newer, you will have to the ROB34788 in order to recover refrigerant.

Truck Mounted Air Compressor

I am setting up a field service truck to handle service calls and warranty jobs out in the field. I am going to purchase a used pick up truck and outfit it with tool boxes. I am going to have run air tools from the truck. Mainly I will be using 1/2" impact wrenchs, air ratchets and air hammers. What kind of truck mounted air compressor would you recommend I install? I plan on using it for a while and quality is very important.

For a truck mounted air compressor, you need one powered by a gas engine and a horizontal tank. An Ingersoll Rand Type 30 is an excellent choice and is used by professional mechanics around the world. It has a 3o gallon tank and puts out 175 psi of max pressure. That should be enough to run you air tools in demanding applications. The unit also has a powdered coat weather resistant paint so it will look good for years.

Ingersoll Rand Type 30 Air Compressor

If you run a busy auto shop or are involved in a demanding industrial application that requires you to run air tools around the clock choosing the right air compressor is critical. Lets face it, an el cheapo model from Sears or Home Depot won't cut it in the industrial environment. If you are using your air compressor for home or occasional use, those models are fine and will serve you well. For the professional, I would highly recommend an Ingersoll Rand Type 30 air compressor. The Type 30 is a proven model and workhorse. It is 100% duty rated. This means you can run it 24/7. That literally means you never have to shut it off. The reason is the quality of components combined with a proven time tested design. If you are running your air compressor all day, every day, trying to save money on a cheaper will end up costing you more is downtime. You can get a Type 30 in either a gas engine or an electrical powered version.

Gas Air Compressor Installation

I want to purchase a gas powered air compressor to use in my workshop and I am not sure where the best place to install it would be. Do you have any suggestions and advice on this subject? I have purchased an Ingersoll Rand 2475F13GH air compressor with a Honda engine. It has a horizontal tank and I want to permanently mount it to a slab.

With gas air compressors, one of the biggest dangers is carbon monoxide poisoning from the exhaust. So your safest bet is to install it outside of your shop. I would pour a concrete slab to mount it on and build a cover over it to protect it from the weather. Then pipe in the air to your shop. Do not mount it in a confined space or in your work area. Also, make sure there is at least 3 feet between the air compressor's engine and the wall or any other equipment. Proper ventilation is important to keep the unit running cool.