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Hatch PIT Series Under-Apron Pit System vs Watex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit)

Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

Cost of ownershipHatch PIT Series Under-Apron Pit SystemWatex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit)
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GCC airports deployed00
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Technical specifications.

SpecHatch PIT Series Under-Apron Pit SystemWatex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit)
Power outputs400 Hz AC and 28 V DC
Services (optional)PCA, compressed air (up to 10 bar), potable water, grey water, data
Chamber constructionConcrete or prefabricated steel underground chamber
Apron traffic reduction (CDR stated)Up to 40 %
MechanismCounterweight-balanced hatch
Installation typePermanent under-apron, flush with pavement
Max working pressure2,780 bar (40,000 psi)
Pump configurationThree- or five-piston plunger
Pump efficiency gain vs standardUp to +25 %
Diesel engineCummins (or Weichai / Volvo per spec)
Engine max speed1,900 rpm
Diesel consumption reduction vs standardUp to −10 %
Water tank capacity~950 litres (250 US gal)
Tank material304 stainless steel, 3 mm laser-welded
Filtration4-stage, 200 gpm triple filters, 1 µm final stage
Control system IP ratingIP 65
Vibration reduction (anti-vibration mounts)Up to 50 %
Engine oil change interval1,000 hours
Frame finishGalvanised anti-corrosion
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