Oil Skimmer The Oil Removal Solution Experts

Description

Oil Skimmer The Oil Removal Solution Experts has been providing simple, effective and cost-saving oil removal solutions to business and industry for over 50 years. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company has 38 sales/services offices in the United States, and 48 dealers overseas.

About Oil Skimmers Inc

The company’s focus is on the production of reliable equipment that provides years of trouble-free operation, and friendly, customer-oriented service. Using high quality parts, our systems are designed to be your valuable “silent employee” by doing their job of picking up oil day after day, year after year, with virtually no supervision or maintenance.

When problems arise concerning oil removal from wastewater, it is nice to know you are dealing with a company whose personnel have seen and solved 38,000 applications in all industries, in 121 countries around the world. No matter your application, Oil Skimmers, Inc. has a system that will manage your waste oil recovery efforts. Call or contact us today, and we’ll find the right system for you.

Why Choose Oil Skimmers Inc?

There is no question as to why Oil Skimmers Inc. is the best solution for waste and recovery efforts. With the highest quality products available industry-wide, and a 100% guarantee along with trained representatives, Oil Skimmers provides unbeatable advantages.

• Manufactures high quality, efficient and trouble-free oil skimmers with a life span of upwards of 25 years. They are the cost-effective answer to varying environmental requirements regarding oil removal.
• Is customer-oriented and solution-driven; we have solved thousands of oil skimming problems in numerous industries for over 50 years.
• Can customize any oil skimming system to solve specific and unique customer issues and requirements by using different materials, size, pick up rate – whatever the job requires, we can supply it.
• With a worldwide network of factory-trained representatives ready to help you with your oil skimming problems, we can provide a complete, no obligation on-location survey of your skimming needs.
• Can supply complete turn-key oil skimming systems that include a collection tank, wired control panel, or any other needed features which allow customers to simply place the unit where it’s needed – and turn it on!
• Offer a complete performance guarantee. If, after 60 days of running our skimmer, you do not feel that it is performing to your satisfaction you can contact a representative to come in and examine the skimmer application for possible corrections. If there are no possible corrections, or if you are still dissatisfied with the performance of your skimmer, we welcome you to ship it back for a full refund of the purchase price.

No matter what your application needs, Oil Skimmers, Inc. has a system that will manage all your waste oil recovery efforts.

The Products of Oil Skimmers Inc

Brill Tube Type Oil Skimmers

The original Brill tube type oil skimmer remains a very important and versatile element of our product line, and is still one of the best methods available to remove oil from industrial process water and wastewater. Its design, rugged construction, durability, versatility, efficiency, and effectiveness is unsurpassed.

Model 1H Brill Compact Tube Type Oil Skimmer

Features a 1/2-inch collector tube to remove oil from aqueous washing and machining coolant tanks where restricted access or small surface area make skimming a challenge.

Standard Speed | 1/2” Tube | Up to 2 gph

• Compact. Efficient. Effective.
• Cart mounted or moved manually from tank to tank
• Stainless steel construction

Model 5H Brill Horizontal Tube Type Oil Skimmer

Ideal for applications where the skimmer can be located within 2-3 feet of the water level. The 5H is often mounted directly to the edge of a tank for continuous oil removal.

Standard & High Speed | 3/4” Tube | Up to 60 gph

• Skim from above ground tanks
• Tube operates horizontally
• Mount within 3’ of water level

Model 6V Brill Vertical Tube Type Oil Skimmer

A keystone of our product line, and has been efficiently removing oil in all industries and applications around the world for decades. The 6V can be part of any of our oil removal systems.

Standard & High Speed | 3/4” Tube | Up to 100 gph

• Set the bar for quality and efficiency in the industry
• Tube operates vertically
• Expertly crafted, customizable

Model 7V Brill Tube Type Oil Skimmer

Complete oil separation and removal solution, combining an oil water separator with an oil skimmer. Ideal for parts washing systems, or any application. SAS Tanks are designed and engineered for each application and flow rate.

Variable Speed | 1” Tube | Up to 200 gph

• Maximized oil pickup capacity
• Unmatched versatility & flexibility
• Increased toughness & durability

Floating Weir Skimmers

The Oil Skimmers, Inc. line of 3F floating weir skimmers is easily deployable and well-suited for a wide range of oil removal jobs. 3F Series floating weirs work in sumps, above ground storage tanks, parts washing tanks, equalization tanks, oil/water separators, and on settling and leachate ponds, lagoons or open water where selective adhesion skimming is not applicable and a floating oil skimmer must be used. In addition, 3F Series floating skimmers are ideal to safely and easily remove duckweed from ponds.

Built of long-lasting 304 or 316 stainless steel, 3F Series skimmers are lightweight and compact, yet rugged and able to deliver dependable skimming results month after month, year after year. 3F Series skimmers share several advantages with Oil Skimmers, Inc. proven tube-type skimmers, including continuous operation and ability to adjust to fluctuations in liquid level. Also, similar to our tube-type skimmers, 3F weir maintenance downtime is low as there are few moving parts requiring regular service.

3F 360-Degree Floating Oil Skimmer

The 3F 360 floating weir skimmer features 3 floats and a central intake weir capable of skimming oil from all directions (360 degrees). The center weir can be adjusted to take more or less of a cut of the oil layer on the water’s surface. Ideal for spill clean up, or as the first stage of oil removal prior to separation or further wastewater treatment. A mesh screen surrounds the center weir to prevent intake of debris and clogging of the skimmer.

Models and Oil Recovery rates

• 3F360-1: 27 gallons/minute
• 3F360-1.5: 35 gallons/minute
• 3F360-2: 55 gallons/minute
• 3F360-3: 150 gallons/minute
• 3F360-4: 320 gallons/minute

3F Flow Control

3F Flow Control weir skimmers are easily deployable and well-suited for a wide range of oil removal jobs. The design makes possible skimming high volumes of oil, and the weir self-adjusts based on flow rate, or can be adjusted by changing pump pressure. Easily set up by one person for fast spill response, or sudden increase in capacity. Like the 3F 360-Degree, the 3F Flow Control also features 360? attraction of oil floating on the surface of the water.

Models and Oil Recovery rates

• 3FFC-1: 2-10 gallons/minute
• 3FFC-1.5: 5-58 gallons/minute
• 3FFC-2: 5-68 gallons/minute
• 3FFC-3: 10-300 gallons/minute
• 3FFC-4: 10-525 gallons/minute

Oil Skimming Systems and Skimming Mounting Options

ORTS® Oil Removal & Transfer System

The ORTS® from Oil Skimmers, Inc. is a complete oil removal and transfer system, all on one skid. The system efficiently removes oil from the surface of water, stores the recovered oil, and transfers it to a remote location.

The system is available in a wide variety of configurations, and is completely customizable to meet any application requirement. With its rugged construction, wear-resistant materials, and gearing engineered to require minimal power and maintenance, the Oil Skimmers Inc. ORTS is a versatile, flexible and cost efficient oil removal system.

The ORTS is applied in a variety of industries from rail yards to steel mills, positioned over or near ponds, pits, and sumps to allow the free-floating collector tube to continuously pick up oil as it easily snakes over and around any floating debris. The ORTS comes pre-wired and ready to go with a controller to power the skimmer, and integrate standard and optional equipment, including pumps, timers, tank level switches, and more.

Features and Benefits

• Skim, decant, store and transfer oil – all with one system
• Built-in Decanter removes any water collected and returns it to the pit, tank or pond
• Tank level switch activates pump when tank is full
• Tank constructed of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or plastic
• Winterization available, complete with skimmer heat, tank heat tracing and insulation (Steam or electric heat available)
• Explosion proof motor and enclosures available
• Any type of pump available based on your requirements
• Choose from standard configurations, or completely customized per your application
• Controller houses components for power, timers, heat, lights, level switches, and more
• Closed-loop collector tube floats on water surface
• Collector tube performance is unaffected by any floating debris
• Tube easily floats up or down to adjust to changing water level
• Gyrating action of collector tube breaks up oil crusts
• Virtually maintenance-free operation
• Unique anti-clogging design
• Cast metal skimmer housing and structural members
• High performance, quiet-running motor
• Can operate unattended 24/7
• Up to 30-year operating life

The ORTS is used in a variety of applications around the world. A sampling includes:

• Steel Manufacturing
• Wastewater Treatment
• Railroad
• Fuel Distribution
• Power Generation
• Heavy Equipment Wash Base
• Any other application where waste oil meets water

ESS™ Enclosed Skimming System

The ESS™ Enclosed Skimming System is a complete oil removal solution that is enclosed to protect the skimming components from wind or weather, harsh environments indoors or out, prevent tampering, address aesthetic and environmental concerns, and enclose any leaks or drips. If the application requires, the ESS can be completely sealed and gasketed to contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from escaping into the environment.

The ESS™ Enclosed Skimming System is comprised of three main components:

• System Core
• Height Extension
• Adapter Plate

Frame Mounted Oil Skimming Systems

Floor Frame Mounts were developed for the skimmer to be mounted at the edge of tanks, sumps, or pits to gravity drain collected oil into an above-ground collection tank (e.g. 55-gallon drum). Floor Frame Mounts provide for an easy, economical method of mounting the skimmer, and require minimal assembly.

Floor Mounted Oil Removal Systems comes complete with:

• Oil Skimmer
• 30, 60, or 72-inch Frame Mount
• Sludge Pan
• Oil/Water Decanter
• Cover for Sludge Pan and Decanter
• Basic Control Panel (Skimmer Motor ON/OFF)

Available with the following options:

• Hi-Flow Oil Discharge Package (for thick oil or grease)
• Skimmer Heat (120V or 240V Heat Rod)
• Sludge Pan Heat (120V or 240V Heat Pad)
• Decanter Heat (120V or 240V Heat Rod)
• Insulated Weather & Wind Jacket
• *Epoxy Coating (Skimmer only or entire system)
• Ceramic Lined Tube Guards
• *Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to control skimmer speed
• Explosion Proof motor and controller
• Control Panel Additions (Timer, Heat Control, Level Switches, etc.)

*Model 7V comes standard with Epoxy coating and Variable Frequency Drive.

Mobile Oil Skimming Systems

For 50 years, our oil skimmers and skimming systems, featuring the free-floating oil collection tube have been considered the most efficient, trouble-free oil removal solutions for a wide variety of industries. In some applications, it is beneficial to our customers to be able to move the oil skimmer from one location to another.

These systems are used on applications where:

• There is a need to skim oil or grease from more than one sump or pit, and the required frequency or amount of oil to remove does not justify the purchase of multiple units
• It is necessary to be able to move the skimming system away from the skimming area to allow access for cleaning, service, or other equipment.

Oil Skimmer Hanging Mount

Hanging Mount Oil Removal System

For areas where an overhead structure is present, there is the option to mount the Model 6V by hanging it from its handles. It can be mounted at any height to allow gravity discharge. A “hanging kit” is used to channel the oil in any direction for easy collection.

Oil Water Separators

For more than 50 years, Oil Skimmers, Inc. has specialized in designing and manufacturing equipment that removes oil from water. Our oil skimmers and oil removal systems can be found in over 38,000 applications, in all industries around the world.

We’ve put our decades of application knowledge into the design and development of a line of oil water separators that address the specific inefficiencies found in traditional separators and built them to excel where other separators can fall short. In any application, small or large, The Oil Removal Solution Experts™ at Oil Skimmers, Inc. can provide the right solution to efficiently and effectively separate and remove oil from water.

SAS® Tank Oil Water Separator with Active Oil Removal™

In many industrial settings, oil and water meet and flow together. Before re-using, treating, or discharging the water, the oil should be separated and removed. When oily wastewater, process water, wash water, or rain run-off water does not have sufficient time or space for the oil and water to separate naturally, a SAS® Tank can answer the challenge.

The SAS® (Separate And Skim) Tank from Oil Skimmers Inc. is a complete oil separation and removal solution for industrial process water and wastewater applications. The SAS® Tank provides the opportunity (space and time) to efficiently separate and remove the oil. The oil-free water continues on its journey to be treated, reused or discharged.

An Oil Water Separator that Removes Oil from Wastewater Prior to Additional Treatment or Discharge, Many industrial and commercial operations that generate wastewater face three key challenges:

• Allow oil and water the proper time to separate in order to recover the oil
  
• Determine most efficient method to remove oil from the surface of wastewater prior to further treatment or discharge
  
• Address varying flow rates of wastewater for maximum efficiency of treatment or ultrafiltration

Oil/water separation, oil skimming, and wastewater flow regulation issues seem to call for different, independent solutions. But there is an all-in-one solution – the Skim 1st Tank.

Oil/Water Separator Decanting System

To maximize waste oil recovery, decanters are used in combination with oil skimmers. The decanter ensures the least possible percentage of water in the recovered oil by further separating oil and water, and returning the water to the skimming area.

The decanter is part of all Oil Skimmers, Inc. Oil Removal Systems to ensure efficient oil recovery when:

• The skimmed oil is frothy, such as that found in machine tool coolant, cold rolling mill coolant, or parts washing solutions The decanter gives any water collected a chance to further separate from the removed oil and be returned to the solution reservoir. This helps to conserve solution loss, decreasing the need for new solution purchases.
• The oil skimmer operates continuously, even when oil is no longer present When oil does not enter the skimming area for long periods of time, but the skimmer operates continually to safeguard against excessive discharge, the decanter will prevent an accumulation of water in your oil collection tank.
• Oily waste disposal costs and/or oil reclamation costs need to be controlled The decanter minimizes the quantity of water or solution accumulation in waste storage containers, thereby controlling costs.

The operating principle of the decanter uses the difference between the specific gravity of oil and water. The lighter oil will separate and float higher than the water. A specially engineered manifold incorporates an oil weir that allows the oil to overflow at this higher level while the water is continually discharged at a lower level for continuous, unattended decanting.

A sludge tray is provided to catch heavy solids. For easy clean-out, a 2-inch coupling is provided at the bottom of the tank, to which a valve can be attached. To assist in separation, an optional heat rod is available in either 120V or 240V.

The Industries and Application of Oil Skimmers Inc

Biodiesel

From equipment cooling to washing and more, the biodiesel production process utilizes water extensively. Often, this water picks up oil or grease at some point throughout production and before the water is reused or sent to a municipal treatment plant, the oil must be removed.

Applications

Examples of oil removal applications in the biodiesel industry, include:

• Biodiesel industry customer sites or facilities
  (i.e. a facility customer that collects recycled animal oils for biodiesel use)
• Oil that is found in cooling water as a result of production process leaks or equipment spills
• Sumps, pits or basins that collect wash water used to clean up oil spills or leaks
• Collection tanks
• Wastewater treatment plants

Chemicals

In the chemical industry, oil is often discharged into wastewater during processes such as cooling or polymerization. This oil/water solution typically collects in common industry basins following completion of one of these processes or sumps when rainwater washes away oil that has leaked or spilled.

Applications

In addition to general wastewater system treatment, common applications for oil removal in the chemical industry, include:

• Process water used throughout the cooling or polymerization process
• Cooling water areas containing oil leaks or spills
• Industry basins where chemicals and cooling water collects or drains and mixes with, or further mixes with, oil
• Industry sumps where rainwater runoff and oil leaks and spills collect

Food and Beverages

From packaged food producers to snack-food manufacturers and more, those in the food and beverage industry typically find oil – such as that from kettles and fryers or canning/seamer applications – often mixes with wash water used during production and/or cleaning. The resulting water/oil mix becomes part of the wastewater stream, complicating the wastewater treatment process by making it more expensive, more time-consuming, and less effective.

Applications

Examples of oil removal applications in the food and beverage industry, include:

• Lift stations where oily wastewater can collect following processing and cleaning (best to remove oil before it reaches lift stations to avoid oil-induced complications)
• Wastewater treatment plants where oily water is piped from lift stations
• Washing facilities where equipment such as fryers and kettles are washed
• Wastewater collection pits
• Sewer lines

Fuel Distributions

The fuel distribution industry frequently encounters oil – from the fuel itself, during the equipment cleaning or servicing process to fuel spills and more. And, this excess oil often mixes with water, creating run-off that is collected in wastewater containment areas. As required by wastewater regulations, fuel must be separated and removed from these containment areas. Oil skimming systems from Oil Skimmers, Inc. can help those in the fuel distribution business remove and recover oil while also delivering benefits such as:

Applications

Typical fuel distribution industry applications can include the following:

• Wastewater containment areas that collect oily wastewater following equipment cleaning, etc
• Sumps or pits that collect rain or wash water from oil/fuel leaks or spills resulting from fueling trucks or filling tanks (prior to wastewater containment area)
• Oil/water separators that may inherit oil resulting from cleaned up oil/fuel spills (Note: pairing an oil skimmer with an oil/water separator increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the separator)

Marines

Oil spills on bodies of water happen. And, in the marine industry, these spills or leaks result in immediate mixing of oil and water. To remove oil or fuel that leaks or spills into surrounding water, oil skimming mounting systems from Oil Skimmers, Inc. can be configured for use on any type of water vessel – from small fishing boats or work platforms to large barges. With significant benefits to those in the marine industry, skimming solutions offer advantages such as:

Applications

While not designed for large volume removal required on open seas, oil skimming systems from Oil Skimmers, Inc. are ideal for marine applications where water is shallow and access is limited. For example, when oil reaches the shore or works its way into inland waterways and marshes. Additional application examples include:

• Bilge water
• Bayous and Tidelands
• Harbors and Marinas
• Boomed areas

Metal Machining

In the metal machining industry, oil used to lubricate equipment can leak into coolant during the machining process. When oil is not removed from coolant, the coolant can deteriorate and bacteria can grow. Additionally, wastewater and wash water pick up coolant and oil during the machining process – any coolant or oil must be separated and removed to ensure compliance with wastewater regulations.

Applications

Examples of oil removal applications in the metal machining industry, include:

• Coolant reservoirs designed to collect and re-dispense used coolant
• Pits where oil and water meet after being used together as coolant and lubricant in machining.
• Sumps and pits that collect wastewater and wash water
• Parts washing and machining fluid stations
• Process water areas where coolant is applied to metal parts to eliminate heat, act as a lubricant, etc. (collects spilled or leaked oil as well as oil resulting from process itself)

Military

In the military, there are various instances in which oil recovery and removal is necessary. From properly disposing of cooking oil from mess halls to effectively removing spilled or leaked oil from military airplane, ship, or tank fleets as well as other heavy equipment. As in many industries, oil from military applications is often mixed with water as a result of cleaning and washing processes.

Applications

Common oil removal applications in the military industry, include:

• Sumps or pits that collect wash water from vehicle and equipment washing or oil leaks and spills resulting from fueling
• Jet fueling stations
• Blige water oil removal for Navy and Coast Guard vessels
• Mess hall facility kitchen waste and cleaning

Mining

Mining equipment is known to commonly leak oil and fuel. And, more often than not, wash water is used to rinse such leaks. This oil/water solution is often funneled into collection pits where any oil must be separated and removed from the wastewater to ensure compliance with wastewater regulations.

Applications

Common oil removal applications in the mining industry, include:

• Wastewater collection pits containing wastewater that was used to clean up oil leaks
• Holding tanks and basins
• Equipment washing stations
• Vehicle maintenance shops
• Solvent extraction plants

Oil Drilling and Salt Water Disposal

In the oil drilling and saltwater disposal industry, companies must properly dispose of saltwater (used in oil production) from oil-production sites. Oil drilling and/or saltwater disposal companies store this wastewater, which often has residual oil in it following extraction from the ground, in outdoor disposal pits according to regulatory guidelines.

Applications

Common applications for oil removal in the oil drilling and saltwater disposal industry, include:

• Drilling site oil removal from flowback water resulting from the oil extraction process (clean before reuse)
• Outdoor disposal pits and ponds containing process or production water
• Holding tanks a wastewater disposal sites/injection wells in which oil can be removed from prior to deep well disposal/injection (can clog well if not properly treated prior to disposal)

Parts Washing

In the parts washing industry, metal parts need to be thoroughly washed prior to being painted or coated to eliminate any oil that may be present on the metal and ensure the metal touts a clean surface. During the washing process, residual oil and grease is washed off the parts; however, in the process, it mixes with wash water, which is then collected in a containment area.

Applications

Common oil removal applications in the parts washing business, include:

• Wastewater sumps and pits designed to collect wash water used to wash parts after the machining process, prior to painting/coating processes, which are intended to eliminate oil coating
• Parts washer cleaning solutions where waste oil can build up and oily film can cling to metal surfaces

Petrochemical – Oil Refineries

In petrochemical plants, process oil and oil used for equipment can leak or spill. Water is used to channel spilled oil to plant treatment systems where it then needs removed from the wastewater solution to ensure compliance with wastewater regulations.

Applications

Examples of oil removal applications in oil refining, include:

• Collection pits
• Aft bays
• Sumps or pits at vehicle maintenance shops where fueling or equipment washing is typical

Power Generation Plants

In the power generation industry, petroleum-based products ranging from fuel oil and hydraulic fluid to lubricating greases and oils are found throughout every type of power generating plant or system. This includes coal-fired, gas-fired, hydroelectric, and nuclear.

Applications

Common oil removal applications in the power generation industry, include:

• Tanks
• Plant drainage sumps/pits designed to collect greasy/oily wastewater
• Once-through cooling systems, such as an outflow collection point of a recirculating cooling system (prior to entering wastewater treatment facility)
• Plant pumps at nuclear, fossil or hydroelectric power plants
• General wastewater treatment (process, cooling or cleaning water)

Railroad

In the railroad industry, oil is prevalent – oil leaks and fuel spills are commonplace, oil and fuel is often washed off of locomotives during cleaning prior to maintenance, and more. To help ensure compliance with wastewater regulations and maintain environmental responsibility, railroad yards direct collected oil, fuel, wash water and rainwater to collection pits or catch basins.

Applications

Examples of oil removal applications in the railroad industry, include:

• Catch basins or collection pits at equipment washdown facilities where wash water often mixes with oil from equipment
• Catch basins or collection pits at fueling facilities, designed to collect spilled fuel/oil and water used to clean up fuel/oil spills
• Wastewater collection areas at maintenance yards (i.e. washing equipment prior to repairs)
• General rainwater runoff collection areas

Steel Productions

From scale pits to cooling water and wastewater treatment areas or final discharge ponds, there are various points where oil is bound to meet and mix with water throughout the steel production process.

Applications

Common oil removal applications in the steel industry, include:

• Scaling pits that contain cooling water, cutting water and other production-related substances resulting from processes such as hot milling and casting
• Cooling water areas, such as collection tanks, pits and sumps, containing water used in cleaning coke-oven gases, quenching coke and slag, and cooling sinter, sintering plants, blast furnaces, rolls, bearings and other production equipment
• Wastewater treatment areas and plants intended to recirculate wastewater for reuse as much as possible before discharge
• Final discharge ponds where wastewater, oil and other substances are eventually discharged after reuse and recirculation

Tank Truck Wash Water

In the tank truck wash industry, oil often mixes with wash water during the tank and truck cleaning process. The resulting oil/water mix is collected in a wastewater containment area where oil then needs to be separated and removed from the wastewater.

Applications

Typical oil removal applications in the tank truck wash industry, include:

• Sumps or pits designated for collecting oil/water leaks from filling or draining trucks and tanks
• Water treatment facilities (where water travels after exiting sump or pit)
• Truck wash tanks or pits designed to collect wash water after washing insides of tanks/outsides of trucks in an effort to clean tanks prior to loading of new product (i.e. animal fats and petroleum)

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