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Passenger Stairs (PAS 3.2 HD) 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)
Passenger Stairs (PAS 3.2 HD)
by Ersel Technology
Towable ground-level boarding stair built for narrow-body aircraft turnarounds at remote stands and secondary gates.
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 | Passenger Stairs (PAS 3.2 HD) | 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 | Passenger Stairs (PAS 3.2 HD) | Watex Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Towable (tow-bar) | — |
| Nominal sill reach | 3.2 m | — |
| Primary aircraft compatibility | Narrow-body single-aisle (B737, A320 family) | — |
| Chassis / structure material | Hot-dip galvanised steel | — |
| Handrail | Full-length both sides, sliding top section | — |
| Stabilisation | Screw-down ground jacks | — |
| Power | None (towed) | — |
| 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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