Oil Skimmer Quote & Application Request
Industrial Oil Removal & Oil-Water Separation
Request an Oil Skimmer Recommendation & Quote
Tell us where oil is entering or collecting in your process. Filtra International can help determine the appropriate Oil Skimmers equipment, system configuration or oil-water separation solution.
You do not need to know which model you require. Start with the problem. Tell us about the oil, process liquid, tank or pit and what you want to improve. We can use that information as the starting point for a technical review.
Application support
01
Application Review
Oil type, process liquid, tank geometry and operating conditions.
02
Equipment Selection
Tube, belt, floating weir, complete system or oil-water separator.
03
Application Testing
Tube Test Kits and selected proof-of-concept options.
04
Custom Engineering
Standard products or engineered systems around the actual process.
01
Technical Selection
Selection around your actual process rather than a catalogue guess.
02
Tube Test Kit
Test collector-tube performance with the real process fluid.
03
Proof of Concept
Selected applications can be evaluated before permanent installation.
04
Standard or Custom
From individual skimmers to complete engineered oil-removal systems.
Technical Request
Tell us about your oil-removal application
Complete the information you currently know. You do not need a finished engineering specification and optional fields can be left blank.
Product being considered:
Oil Removal Technologies
Solutions we can evaluate for your application
You do not need to select the technology before submitting your request. The correct approach depends on the oil, tank geometry, flow conditions, recovery requirement and installation environment.
Continuous surface oil removal
Tube Oil Skimmers
Free-floating collector-tube systems for continuous removal of floating oils, fats and grease from tanks, pits and process liquids.
Higher-volume surface recovery
Floating Weir Skimmers
Floating systems for applications requiring controlled removal of the upper oil layer or higher recovery rates.
Restricted access
Belt Oil Skimmers
Belt-based systems for deep tanks, restricted openings and applications where belt geometry is advantageous.
Integrated oil recovery
Complete Skimming Systems
Systems incorporating skimming, mounting, oil collection, decanting, transfer and other application-specific components.
Oil-water separation
Oil-Water Separators
Complete separation systems for continuous or batch oily-water streams where skimming forms part of the treatment process.
Application specific
Custom Engineered Systems
Custom solutions for unusual tank geometry, viscosity, temperature, flow or oil-recovery requirements.
Application Validation
Test the application before committing to a permanent system
Where appropriate, testing can reduce uncertainty and help confirm the correct oil-removal approach before final equipment selection.
Request an Oil Skimmers Tube Test Kit
For suitable tube-skimmer applications, collector material can be tested directly with your actual process liquid and oil.
This provides a practical way to evaluate how well the collector tube attracts and carries the oil before selecting the final skimmer.
It can be particularly useful for unusual oils, coolants, wastewater, vegetable oils or other process fluids where skimming performance has not yet been demonstrated.
Proof of Concept
Demonstration & rental options
For selected equipment and applications, Filtra International can evaluate a temporary proof-of-concept or rental arrangement.
The objective is to verify the oil-removal principle under actual operating conditions before committing to the final system.
This can be especially useful when the application is unusual, when internal project approval requires practical evidence or when the operating conditions make theoretical sizing alone insufficient.
Project Process
What happens after your request?
We review the information you provide, identify the most appropriate oil-removal approach and determine what is required to move the application towards testing, engineering or quotation.
STEP 01
Application review
We review the oil, process liquid, tank or pit dimensions and the relevant operating conditions.
STEP 02
Technology selection
We determine whether a tube, belt, floating weir, complete skimming system or oil-water separator is most appropriate.
STEP 03
Technical clarification
If necessary, we clarify dimensions, flow conditions, oil characteristics, mounting or installation requirements.
STEP 04
Recommendation & proposal
We provide the technical recommendation and determine whether the application should proceed to quotation, testing, proof of concept or additional engineering.
Useful Information
Information that helps us evaluate your application
You do not need to have every technical value available. Provide what you know and we can clarify the remaining details during the application review.
Oil type
Hydraulic oil, lubricant, diesel, fuel, tramp oil, vegetable oil,
animal fat, grease or another floating contaminant.
Temperature
Helps us understand viscosity and whether oils or fats may
thicken or solidify as the process cools.
Tank / pit dimensions
Length, width and liquid depth help determine collector length,
mounting requirements and installation geometry.
Mounting height
The vertical distance between the normal liquid surface and
the proposed mounting position is particularly important
when selecting a tube skimmer.
Oil quantity
An estimate of the amount of oil accumulating per hour,
day or batch helps determine the required recovery capacity.
Flow rate
Particularly important when evaluating an oil-water separator
or an application with a continuous wastewater or process-water flow.
Photos & drawings
Photos, sketches and equipment layouts can quickly clarify
mounting positions, access restrictions and installation conditions.
Test Before You Select
Not sure how your oil will respond to a tube skimmer?
An Oil Skimmers Tube Test Kit allows you to test the collector material directly with your actual oil and process liquid before final equipment selection.
This is particularly useful for unusual oils, coolants, food oils, process fluids or applications where skimming performance has not yet been demonstrated.
- Test with your actual process liquid
- Evaluate oil attraction and collection
- Useful before selecting a tube-skimmer model
- Simple way to reduce application uncertainty
Frequently Asked Questions
Oil skimmer application questions
You do not need to be an oil-skimming specialist before contacting us. These are some of the questions that commonly arise when evaluating an industrial oil-removal application.
Do I need to know which Oil Skimmers model I need?
No. Tell us about the process, where the oil collects and what
you are trying to achieve. We can use that information to determine
which Oil Skimmers technology and model should be evaluated.
What if I do not know all the technical information?
That is not a problem. Provide the information currently available
and leave optional fields blank where necessary. Missing dimensions,
flow rates or operating data can be clarified during the technical review.
Why is the mounting height important?
For tube-type oil skimmers, the distance between the liquid surface
and the available mounting position helps determine the appropriate
collector-tube length and installation arrangement.
Can vegetable oils and fats be skimmed?
Free-floating vegetable oils, animal fats and similar products
can be suitable for skimming. Temperature is especially important
because some oils and fats become much more viscous or may solidify
when they cool.
Can an oil skimmer remove emulsified oil?
Oil skimmers are primarily intended to remove free-floating oil
from the liquid surface. Stable emulsions may require another
separation or treatment process. If you are unsure whether the oil
is free-floating or emulsified, include that in your request so
the application can be reviewed correctly.
Can I test my oil before buying a skimmer?
Yes. For suitable tube-skimmer applications, an Oil Skimmers
Tube Test Kit can be used to evaluate collector-tube performance
directly with your actual oil and process liquid.
Can I rent equipment for a proof of concept?
Proof-of-concept and rental arrangements can be evaluated for
selected equipment and applications. We first review the operating
conditions so that any proposed trial uses equipment suitable
for the actual application.
Can Filtra provide more than just the oil skimmer?
Yes. Depending on the project, a complete solution can include
the skimmer, mounting system, oil collection, decanting, transfer,
controls, oil-water separation and application-specific engineering.
Start Your Application
Have oil on water but not sure which system you need?
Tell us what type of oil you are dealing with, where it collects and what the installation looks like. We can review the application, recommend the most appropriate Oil Skimmers solution and determine whether the next step should be a quotation, Tube Test Kit, proof of concept or further engineering.