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Solid-State 400Hz Ground Power Unit / Static Frequency Converter (40-144 kW), 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)
Solid-State 400Hz Ground Power Unit / Static Frequency Converter (40-144 kW), made by MAK Controls & Systems
by MAK Controls & Systems
Solid-state 400Hz ground power unit drawing from fixed airport power and converting it to aircraft-standard 400Hz at up to 144 kW, with unity power factor and below-65 dBA noise.
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 | Solid-State 400Hz Ground Power Unit / Static Frequency Converter (40-144 kW), 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 | Solid-State 400Hz Ground Power Unit / Static Frequency Converter (40-144 kW), made by MAK Controls & Systems | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Output power range | 40 to 144 kW | — |
| Input voltage | 3-phase 400 / 415 V AC ±15% | — |
| Input frequency range | 45 to 65 Hz | — |
| Output voltage | 3-phase 200 V (L-L) ±1% | — |
| Output frequency | 400 Hz ±0.01% (crystal controlled) | — |
| Conversion efficiency | 87–95% | — |
| Input power factor (full load) | 0.99 (unity via APFC) | — |
| Output THD | <2% at linear load | — |
| Voltage regulation (static) | ±1% across 0–100% load | — |
| Dynamic voltage recovery | 5% disturbance recovered within 40 ms | — |
| Overload capacity | 150% continuous; 200% for 2 s | — |
| Noise level | <65 dBA at 1 m | — |
| Enclosure | IP54, CE certified | — |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to +55°C | — |
| Altitude (no de-rating) | Up to 2,500 m | — |
| Mounting configurations | Fixed installation / trailer-mounted / jet-bridge integrated | — |
| 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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