Oil Skimmers 3F Series 360 Degree Floating Weir

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.

The Descriptions of Oil Skimmers 3F Series Floating Weir

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 the liquid level. Also, similar to our tube-type skimmers, 3F weir maintenance downtime is low as there are few moving parts requiring regular service.

Oil Skimmers 3F Series Floating Weir
Oil Skimmers 3F Series Floating Weir

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 before separation or further wastewater treatment. A mesh screen surrounds the center weir to prevent the 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

If you need to remove large quantities of oil in a limited amount of time and accomplish that removal at high rates, 3F Series floating weir skimmers are the solution. These skimmers can be set up and deployed easily by one person — a distinct advantage when fast response is required because of a spill, leak or sudden increase in oil volume.

High volume oil removal with continuous operation Floating skimmers easily adjust and continue to operate what water levels fluctuate Simple and effective skimmers with few moving parts require little maintenance

Some of the most common applications for floating oil skimmers are:

  • Power generation plants
  • Oil refineries
  • Frac water tanks
  • Food harvesting and processing facilities
  • Duckweed removal from ponds
  • Emergency spill response
  • Industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants
  • Chemical processing plants
  • Industrial process water treatment
  • Stormwater treatment
  • Vacuum truck services

Options and Accessories

  • Additional lengths of floating or non-floating suction hose
  • Debris screen
  • Variety of pumps for operation and oil transfer
  • Swing arm systems
  • Hose floats and swing arm floats

Versatile and Effective

Floating oil skimmers are extremely versatile and used in a wide range of industries. An easy-to-install weir skimmer works without supervision and consistently prevents a halt in operations due to oil build-up.

Sources: www.oilskim.com

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