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Hatch PIT Series Under-Apron Pit System vs Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Hatch PIT Series Under-Apron Pit System
by CDR Technology OÜ
Under-apron counterweight hatch pit that delivers 400 Hz, 28 V DC, preconditioned air, and utilities to parked aircraft without GSE vehicles on the ramp.
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex)
by Watex (Nanjing Watex Tech Co., Ltd.)
UHP truck-mounted water-blasting system purpose-configured for chemical-free removal of airfield runway and taxiway paint markings.
| Cost of ownership | Hatch PIT Series Under-Apron Pit System | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Hatch PIT Series Under-Apron Pit System | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Power outputs | 400 Hz AC and 28 V DC | — |
| Services (optional) | PCA, compressed air (up to 10 bar), potable water, grey water, data | — |
| Chamber construction | Concrete or prefabricated steel underground chamber | — |
| Apron traffic reduction (CDR stated) | Up to 40 % | — |
| Mechanism | Counterweight-balanced hatch | — |
| Installation type | Permanent under-apron, flush with pavement | — |
| Operating pressure (standard markings) | — | 1,500–2,000 bar |
| Maximum pressure (heavy/multi-layer) | — | Up to 3,000 bar |
| Nozzle count per panel | — | 24–42 orifices |
| Water consumption | — | ~22 L/min |
| Vehicle gross weight | — | ~26 tonnes |
| Water tank capacity | — | ~950 litres (250 US gal) |
| Tank material | — | 304 stainless steel, 4 mm |
| Filtration | — | Three-stage, 200 gpm, 1 µm final |
| Diesel engine | — | Cummins or Weichai |
| Control system IP rating | — | IP 65 |
| Chemical use | — | None — pure water only |
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