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Aircraft Air Start Unit (100-400 PPM), made by MAK Controls & Systems vs Watex Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly)
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 Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly)
by Watex (Nanjing Watex Tech Co., Ltd.)
Replaceable high-pressure jetting panel and rotary nozzle head assembly — the wear-facing consumable heart of a runway rubber removal system.
| Cost of ownership | Aircraft Air Start Unit (100-400 PPM), made by MAK Controls & Systems | Watex Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Nozzle count per panel | — | 24–52 orifices |
| Nozzle diameter (rotary head) | — | 0.5 mm |
| Nozzles per rotary head | — | 4 |
| Maximum inlet pressure (Uraca KD725-rated) | — | 2,800 bar |
| Cleaning panel width | — | configurable per application |
| Drive mechanism | — | Hydraulic reaction rotation — no external motor |
| Compatible pump | — | Uraca KD725 or equivalent UHP triplex/quintuplex |
| Material | — | Stainless steel construction throughout |
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