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GPCU Combo Unit — Ground Power + Cooling (e.g. 15 TR GPCU), made by MAK Controls & Systems 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).
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
GPCU Combo Unit — Ground Power + Cooling (e.g. 15 TR GPCU), made by MAK Controls & Systems
by MAK Controls & Systems
Single-unit combination of 15 TR ground cooling and 28.5V DC ground power, eliminating a second vehicle from the ramp for regional and Code C aircraft.
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Watex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit)
by Watex (Nanjing Watex Tech Co., Ltd.)
Diesel-powered containerised UHP pump unit that supplies up to 2,780 bar to a towed or vehicle-mounted cleaning panel — the deployable power source for runway rubber removal.
| Cost of ownership | GPCU Combo Unit — Ground Power + Cooling (e.g. 15 TR GPCU), made by MAK Controls & Systems | Watex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | GPCU Combo Unit — Ground Power + Cooling (e.g. 15 TR GPCU), made by MAK Controls & Systems | Watex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling capacity | 15 TR | — |
| DC power output | 28.5 V DC | — |
| Target aircraft class | Code C (e.g. B737, A320 family) | — |
| Engine options | Deutz / Cummins diesel, EPA/Euro Tier 4 Final; electric-driven available | — |
| Standards compliance | MIL, AHM, ARP | — |
| Operational record | 100,000+ incident-free hours across civil and defence operators | — |
| Control interface | MAK GSEM V8-C touchscreen with RDMS telematics | — |
| Max working pressure | — | 2,780 bar (40,000 psi) |
| Pump configuration | — | Three- or five-piston plunger |
| Pump efficiency gain vs standard | — | Up to +25 % |
| Diesel engine | — | Cummins (or Weichai / Volvo per spec) |
| Engine max speed | — | 1,900 rpm |
| Diesel consumption reduction vs standard | — | Up to −10 % |
| Water tank capacity | — | ~950 litres (250 US gal) |
| Tank material | — | 304 stainless steel, 3 mm laser-welded |
| Filtration | — | 4-stage, 200 gpm triple filters, 1 µm final stage |
| Control system IP rating | — | IP 65 |
| Vibration reduction (anti-vibration mounts) | — | Up to 50 % |
| Engine oil change interval | — | 1,000 hours |
| Frame finish | — | Galvanised anti-corrosion |
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