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Hatch PIT Series Under-Apron Pit System vs Watex Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP)
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 Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP)
by Watex (Nanjing Watex Tech Co., Ltd.)
Self-contained ultra-high-pressure truck system that removes touchdown-zone rubber deposits and restores runway friction in a single pass.
| Cost of ownership | Hatch PIT Series Under-Apron Pit System | Watex Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Max operating pressure | — | 2,780 bar (40,000 psi) |
| Cleaning width per pass | — | 1,800 mm |
| Rubber removal speed | — | 3,000–5,000 m²/h |
| Clean water tank capacity | — | 10,000–12,000 litres |
| Debris/wastewater tank capacity | — | 10,000–12,000 litres |
| Sustained operating time per fill | — | ~5 hours |
| Wastewater recovery rate | — | ~95 % |
| Main engine power (chassis) | — | 316–415 kW |
| Auxiliary engine power | — | 268–315 kW |
| Gross vehicle mass | — | 31,000–38,000 kg |
| Operating temperature range | — | −6 to +50 °C |
| Control system | — | PLC + touch screen, stepless speed regulation |
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