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Schmidt AS 990 / ASC 990 high-speed airfield sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works) 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)
Schmidt AS 990 / ASC 990 high-speed airfield sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works)
by Manmachine Works
Purpose-built high-speed airfield sweeper capable of 40 km/h runway passes with 9.5 m³ hopper, 96–99% glycol recovery, and optional FOD magnetic bar.
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 | Schmidt AS 990 / ASC 990 high-speed airfield sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works) | 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 | Schmidt AS 990 / ASC 990 high-speed airfield sweeper (distributed by Manmachine Works) | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) |
|---|---|---|
| Hopper capacity | 9.5 m³ | — |
| Hopper floor material | Stainless steel | — |
| Sweeping width (brush) | up to 3,500 mm | — |
| Suction width (main unit) | 2,300 mm | — |
| Max sweeping speed | 40 km/h | — |
| Area coverage rate | up to 140,000 m²/h | — |
| Air flow | approx. 32,000 m³/h | — |
| Water tank (standard) | 2,000 litres | — |
| Water tank (with supplement) | up to 4,000 litres | — |
| Glycol recovery efficiency | 96–99 % | — |
| High-pressure wash (ASC 990) | up to 200 bar / 70 l/min | — |
| PMB 2400 magnet bar | Optional — metallic FOD capture | — |
| Hopper tipping angle | 52 degrees | — |
| 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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