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Solid-State 400Hz Ground Power Unit / Static Frequency Converter (40-144 kW), 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)
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 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 | Solid-State 400Hz Ground Power Unit / Static Frequency Converter (40-144 kW), 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 | Solid-State 400Hz Ground Power Unit / Static Frequency Converter (40-144 kW), made by MAK Controls & Systems | Watex Airport Runway Rubber Removal Vehicle (integrated UHP) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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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