Product description
The Oil Skimmers Model 6V Brill® tube oil skimmer is a rugged industrial oil removal system designed for continuous removal of floating oils, fats, grease and oily contaminants from water and process liquids. Using a free-floating collector tube, the skimmer continuously removes tramp oil from the liquid surface while minimizing water carryover. The Model 6V is designed for demanding industrial environments including manufacturing facilities and wastewater treatment systems.Technical overview
Brill® tube oil skimmers operate using a continuous loop collector tube that floats freely across the liquid surface. Oil naturally adheres to the outside of the tube and is transported into the skimmer housing where scraper blades remove the oil and direct it into a collection container. Because the tube floats freely on the surface, the skimmer automatically follows fluctuating liquid levels and can move around floating debris while continuing to collect oil. The Model 6V is designed for reliable unattended oil removal in both indoor and outdoor applications. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}Oil removal capacity
The oil removal capacity of a tube oil skimmer depends on several operating factors including oil viscosity, oil layer thickness, temperature and system configuration.
The Model 6V Brill® tube oil skimmer is designed for larger tanks and industrial applications and can remove:
- up to 100 gallons of oil per hour
- approximately up to 378 litres per hour
Actual oil recovery may vary depending on operating conditions, oil type and collector tube length. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Operating principle
The collector tube floats freely on the liquid surface and is slowly driven by the skimmer motor. Oil adheres to the outside of the tube while water is largely rejected. As the tube enters the skimmer housing, scraper blades remove the oil from the tube surface and direct it into the discharge outlet. The cleaned tube then returns to the tank surface where the skimming cycle continues.Material options
Typical construction materials include:- Durable cast housing protecting internal gearing
- High abrasion resistant ceramic wear components
- Ceramic drive wheel fingers
- Ceramic pressure blocks
- Industrial gear motor drive
- Collector tube in standard or high temperature material
Available micron ratings
Oil skimmers do not operate based on filtration micron ratings. Instead, separation occurs because oil adheres naturally to the surface of the collector tube while water is rejected. This allows selective removal of floating oils, fats, grease and oily waste from the liquid surface.Design and construction
Typical system characteristics include:- Free-floating collector tube design
- Continuous oil removal operation
- Heavy-duty cast housing for harsh environments
- Ceramic wear components for long service life
- Low maintenance mechanical design
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor installations
Typical applications
Tube oil skimmers are commonly used in:- Industrial wastewater treatment systems
- Manufacturing process water tanks
- Machining coolant systems
- Parts washers and cleaning systems
- Oil contaminated ponds and pits
- Open and closed industrial tanks
Key benefits
- Continuous tramp oil removal
- Oil removal capacity up to 100 gallons per hour
- Reliable operation in harsh environments
- Works with fluctuating liquid levels
- Unaffected by floating debris
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor installations
- Low maintenance unattended operation
Configuration and quotation
Correct tube skimmer selection depends on the installation conditions of the tank or sump. When requesting a quotation it is important to provide the following information:- Height of the skimmer above the liquid surface
- Width of the tank or basin
- Length of the tank or basin
- Operating liquid temperature
- Power supply voltage