High-capacity tube oil skimmer for large pits, tanks and industrial wastewater
The Oil Skimmers Model 7V Brill® is a super-duty tube-type oil skimmer designed for high-capacity continuous removal of free-floating petroleum oils, fats, greases, oily waste and animal or vegetable oils from industrial water and wastewater.
The Model 7V combines a large 1 in (25.4 mm) free-floating collector tube with complete variable-speed control. This allows oil pickup to be adjusted to changing oil volumes, oil thickness and viscosity while providing recovery rates from 10–200 US gal/h (38–757 L/h).
For industrial applications with substantial or changing oil loads
The Model 7V is intended for applications where higher oil pickup capacity and greater operating flexibility are required than with smaller tube-skimmer models.
Industrial wastewater systems
Recover substantial quantities of free-floating oil before downstream treatment, separation or disposal.
Large pits, sumps & tanks
High-capacity continuous oil removal for large industrial collection and process-water areas.
Steel & metal processing
Recover hydraulic oils, lubricants, grease and other free-floating contaminants from demanding process-water systems.
Fuel terminals & oily containment water
Variable speed enables operating conditions to be adjusted for thin fuels as well as larger oil loads.
Oil, grease & surface crusts
Lower tube speeds can be used for heavier oils and greases, while tube movement helps disturb floating oil crusts.
Large manufacturing process tanks
Continuous high-capacity removal where oil volume or operating conditions can vary significantly during production.
Adjust oil pickup to the actual conditions
Unlike fixed-speed configurations, the Model 7V provides complete speed control so the collector tube can be adjusted as process conditions change.
Higher speed can be used when large quantities of oil are present or when recovering thin oil and fuel. Lower speed can be selected when the oil layer is small or when heavier oils and grease require longer contact with the collector tube.
This operating flexibility is one of the main reasons to select a Model 7V for applications where contaminant load and oil characteristics can change over time.
More collector surface for higher oil pickup
The Model 7V uses a 1 in (25.4 mm) OD collector tube, providing approximately 33% more surface area than the 3/4 in (19.1 mm) tube used on the Model 6V.
- Greater oil pickup surface area
- Thicker and more stable collector tube
- Designed to operate efficiently at higher speeds
- Floats with changing liquid levels
- Can move through floating debris
- Tube movement can help break surface oil crusts
Model 7V technical overview
Final configuration should be selected according to oil type, temperature, tank or pit geometry, mounting position, collector-tube length and available electrical supply.
Is the Model 7V the right high-capacity oil skimmer?
The Model 7V is a strong fit when:
- The contaminant forms a free-floating layer
- High oil-removal capacity is required
- Recovery requirements fall within 10–200 US gal/h (38–757 L/h)
- Oil volume changes substantially during operation
- Oil viscosity can vary from thin fuel to heavier oil or grease
- Floating debris or fluctuating liquid levels are present
- A robust skimmer is required for demanding industrial conditions
Another Oil Skimmers solution may be better when:
- Required capacity is comfortably below the 7V operating range
- A smaller 6V can provide sufficient recovery capacity
- Access is extremely narrow or restricted
- The contaminant is mainly present as a stable emulsion
- Very rapid bulk surface-liquid removal requires a floating weir system
- A complete separator is required rather than surface-oil recovery alone
Build the Model 7V into a complete industrial oil-recovery system
Oil Skimmers supports the Model 7V across its range of engineered skimming systems and mounting arrangements.
ORTS®
Combine high-capacity surface oil recovery with storage and transfer of the recovered oil to a remote location.
ESS®
Enclosed skimming configuration for installations requiring additional environmental or vapour containment.
Frame Mounted
Engineered frame mounting for tanks, pits, sumps, walls and suitable surrounding structures.
Extended Reach
Cantilever or boom installation where the skimmer cannot be positioned immediately next to the contaminated liquid.
Mobile Systems
Move one skimming package between multiple suitable tanks, pits or process areas.
Hanging Mount
Suspend the skimmer from suitable overhead structure when floor, tank-side or wall mounting is impractical.
Test the actual oil before final high-capacity system selection
For suitable Model 7V applications, an Oil Skimmers Tube Test Kit can be used to evaluate how the collector material performs with the actual oil and process liquid.
This is particularly useful for unusual fuels, heavy oils, greases, process fluids or wastewater where collector performance should be verified before final equipment selection.
Request a Tube Test KitValidate high-capacity oil recovery before permanent installation
For selected equipment and applications, Filtra International can evaluate a temporary proof-of-concept or rental arrangement.
This can be valuable for large wastewater pits, changing oil loads, heavy-oil applications or projects where the required recovery capacity must be demonstrated under actual operating conditions.
- Application reviewed before trial equipment is proposed
- Evaluate real oil, viscosity and liquid-level conditions
- Useful for technical validation and investment approval
- Subject to equipment suitability and availability
Need help sizing the Model 7V?
Provide the oil type, operating temperature, tank or pit dimensions, normal and minimum liquid levels, mounting height, estimated oil volume, required recovery rate, floating debris conditions and available electrical supply. We can review collector-tube length, speed range and overall system configuration before quotation.
Request Technical Recommendation & QuoteModel 7V high-capacity oil skimmer questions
Common questions about selecting the Model 7V for large pits, tanks, wastewater systems and demanding industrial oil-recovery applications.
What is the Oil Skimmers Model 7V designed for?
How much oil can the Model 7V remove?
What size collector tube does the Model 7V use?
Why does the Model 7V use a larger collector tube?
Does the Model 7V have variable speed control?
How should Model 7V speed be adjusted?
Can the Model 7V handle fluctuating liquid levels?
Can floating debris interfere with the Model 7V?
Can the Model 7V recover heavy oil and grease?
What is the purpose of the Model 7V epoxy coating?
What warranty is provided with the Model 7V?
When should I select a Model 7V instead of a Model 6V?
Which Oil Skimmers systems can use the Model 7V?
Can the Model 7V remove emulsified oil?
Can I test my oil before ordering the Model 7V?
What information should I provide for Model 7V sizing?