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Aircraft Air Start Unit (100-400 PPM), made by MAK Controls & Systems 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)
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 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 | Aircraft Air Start Unit (100-400 PPM), made by MAK Controls & Systems | 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 | Aircraft Air Start Unit (100-400 PPM), made by MAK Controls & Systems | Watex Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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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