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RS 100 "Canuck" Runway Sweeper 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)
RS 100 "Canuck" Runway Sweeper
by Øveraasen AS
A tractor-towed runway sweeper sharing RS-series component quality at a significantly lower capital cost, built for smaller airports and supplementary fleet roles.
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 | RS 100 "Canuck" Runway Sweeper | 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 | RS 100 "Canuck" Runway Sweeper | Watex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing width | 4,000 mm | — |
| Clearing capacity | 160,000 m²/h | — |
| Max working speed | 40 km/h | — |
| Air blower capacity | 25,000 m³/h | — |
| Blowing speed | 100 m/s | — |
| Brush diameter | 935 mm | — |
| Brush speed | up to 900 rpm | — |
| Engine | Volvo TAD583VE EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4f | — |
| Engine power | 175 kW / 240 HP | — |
| Fuel tank | 1,000 litres | — |
| Overall length | 8,000 mm | — |
| Height | 2,950 mm | — |
| Transport width (without brush) | 2,580 mm | — |
| Drive type | Towed — couples to any standard tractor/light truck | — |
| Emissions standard | EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4f, biofuel compatible | — |
| 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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