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Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) 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)
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.
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 | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) | 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 | Watex Airfield / Runway Marking Removal Vehicle (UHP, supplied by Watex) | Watex Containerised UHP Water-Jetting Power Pack (runway rubber-removal pump unit) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ~950 litres (250 US gal) |
| Tank material | 304 stainless steel, 4 mm | 304 stainless steel, 3 mm laser-welded |
| Filtration | Three-stage, 200 gpm, 1 µm final | 4-stage, 200 gpm triple filters, 1 µm final stage |
| Diesel engine | Cummins or Weichai | Cummins (or Weichai / Volvo per spec) |
| Control system IP rating | IP 65 | IP 65 |
| Chemical use | None — pure water only | — |
| Max working pressure | — | 2,780 bar (40,000 psi) |
| Pump configuration | — | Three- or five-piston plunger |
| Pump efficiency gain vs standard | — | Up to +25 % |
| Engine max speed | — | 1,900 rpm |
| Diesel consumption reduction vs standard | — | Up to −10 % |
| Vibration reduction (anti-vibration mounts) | — | Up to 50 % |
| Engine oil change interval | — | 1,000 hours |
| Frame finish | — | Galvanised anti-corrosion |
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