Oil Skimmers

Oil skimmers are used in industrial liquid filtration and oil removal systems to separate floating oil, grease and tramp oil from water-based process liquids. This collection includes engineered oil recovery equipment for tanks, pits, sumps, ponds and wastewater systems.

These engineered filtration solutions support cleaner process fluids, reduced oil carryover and improved downstream treatment. Products include tube skimmers, floating surface skimmers and integrated oil recovery systems for continuous industrial liquid filtration and oil-water separation duties.
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Oil skimming systems – technical overview

Oil skimming systems are used in industrial liquid handling processes to remove floating oil, grease and similar contaminants from the surface of water-based fluids. They are commonly applied where oil contamination affects coolant life, washing performance, wastewater treatment efficiency or downstream equipment protection.

This collection includes oil skimmers for continuous surface oil removal in tanks, pits, sumps, ponds and process vessels. Depending on the application, the correct solution may be a tube oil skimmer, a floating weir skimmer or a more complete oil recovery package with transfer, decanting or enclosed vapour control.

Operating principle

Oil skimming systems remove the upper oil layer from the liquid surface before the oil mixes further into the process fluid or enters downstream treatment stages. Tube skimmers operate by carrying oil on a free-floating collector tube, while floating weir skimmers withdraw the upper liquid layer at the oil-water interface. Integrated systems may also include decanting, pumping and transfer components to separate and move the recovered oil to a remote collection point.

Design and configuration

  • Tube oil skimmers for continuous tramp oil removal
  • Floating weir skimmers for rapid surface oil recovery
  • Skid-mounted oil removal and transfer systems
  • Enclosed skimming systems for vapour containment
  • Collector tube options for standard and high temperature service
  • Portable, frame mounted, hanging or fixed installation configurations
  • Pumps, decanters, tanks and control systems for complete recovery packages

Typical applications

  • Machining coolant systems
  • Parts washers and industrial wash tanks
  • Industrial wastewater treatment systems
  • Equalization tanks and settling tanks
  • Pits, ponds, lagoons and open sumps
  • Oil contaminated process water systems
  • Surface oil recovery ahead of downstream separation or disposal

Selection parameters

  • Type of floating oil, grease or contaminant
  • Required oil recovery rate
  • Tank, sump, pit or pond dimensions
  • Installation height above the liquid surface
  • Required collector tube length or hose length
  • Operating liquid temperature
  • Indoor or outdoor installation conditions
  • Need for enclosed operation, transfer pumping or decanting

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