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Solid-State 400Hz Ground Power Unit / Static Frequency Converter (40-144 kW), 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)
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 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 | Solid-State 400Hz Ground Power Unit / Static Frequency Converter (40-144 kW), 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 | Solid-State 400Hz Ground Power Unit / Static Frequency Converter (40-144 kW), made by MAK Controls & Systems | Watex Runway Rubber Removal Jetting Panel & Rotary Head (consumable head assembly) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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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