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Aircraft Air Start Unit (100-400 PPM), made by MAK Controls & Systems 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)
Aircraft Air Start Unit (100-400 PPM), made by MAK Controls & Systems
by MAK Controls & Systems
Oil-free screw-compressor air start unit covering 100–400 PPM output, with dual jet-start and air-pack pressure modes and Tier 4 Final diesel compliance.
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 | Aircraft Air Start Unit (100-400 PPM), made by MAK Controls & Systems | 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 | Aircraft Air Start Unit (100-400 PPM), made by MAK Controls & Systems | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Flow rate range | 100 / 120 / 180 / 250 / 400 PPM (custom ratings available) PPM | — |
| Jet-start discharge pressure | 40 psig | — |
| Air-pack mode pressure | 30 psig | — |
| Maximum working temperature | 200 °C | — |
| Ambient operating range | -30°C to +48°C | — |
| Compressor type | Oil-free screw (GHH-Rand or equivalent) | — |
| Engine options | Cummins / Deutz / Detroit diesel, Tier 4 Final / Euro compliant | — |
| Standards compliance | MIL, AHM, ARP | — |
| Mounting configurations | Towable trailer / self-propelled / skid mounted | — |
| 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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