Oil Skimmer

Oilskimmers, inc. is the leading manufacturer of oil skimmers and oil removal systems, specializing in recovering all types of floating waste oils, greases and fats from water surfaces.

When removing fat, oil, grease or coolant from process water or wastewater, companies around the world benefit from our skimmers and systems which feature our free-floating collector tube.

How does it work

Model 1H Compact tube collector

As with all OSI tube skimmers, Model 1H provides continuous oil removal anywhere it’s needed – from parts washing operations in custom machine shops to start-up oil recovery ventures. This is a high-quality, economical solution you can depend on to get the job done.

Stainless steel frame and collection pan - 304 or optional 316 grade
Optional Teflon coating
Stainless steel scrapers
Stainless steel drive wheel
Ceramic drive wheel fingers
Ceramic pressure blocks and tube guides
1/8Hp gear motor that can be supplied in varying speeds.
1/2” outer diameter free-floating collector tube that can be supplied in the standard or high temperature variety
Adjustable motor mount sub-assembly allows the skimmer to skim at varying depths

Model 5H

Also similar to our Model 6V Brill™, the Model 5H waste oil recovery system removes oily waste using an oil collector tube. Oil adheres to the outside of the floating closed-loop tube and is slowly drawn across the surface of the water and into the oil skimmer. The Model 5H is ment for horizontal mounting with same specs as the Model 6V.

Horizontal mounting
Closed-loop collector tube floats on water surface
Collector tube performance is unaffected by any floating debris
Tube easily floats up or down to adjust to changing water level
Gyrating action of collector tube breaks up oil crusts
Virtually maintenance-free operation
Unique anti-clogging design
Cast metal housing and structural members
High performance, quiet-running motor
Can operate unattended 24/7
Up to 30-year operating life

Model 6V

The Oil Skimmers Model 6V waste oil recovery system removes animal, vegetable and petroleum-based oils, fats, greases, and oily wastes that float on the surface of water or other liquids. The unit removes as much as 100 gallons of waste oil per hour, and discharges it into a drum so efficiently that the recovered waste oil is virtually water-free.

Vertical mounting
Closed-loop collector tube floats on water surface
Collector tube performance is unaffected by any floating debris
Tube easily floats up or down to adjust to changing water level
Gyrating action of collector tube breaks up oil crusts
Virtually maintenance-free operation
Unique anti-clogging design
Cast metal housing and structural members
High performance, quiet-running motor
Can operate unattended 24/7
Up to 30-year operating life

Model 7V

The Model 7V is the latest oil skimmer to join the Oil Skimmers, Inc. family of Brill® tube-type oil removal systems. It the first in the family, however, to feature a 1" outside diameter collector tube, which provides 33% more surface area than the 3/4" tube available on the Model 5H and Model 6V systems.

The Model 7V features a Variable Speed Drive (VFD) to control the speed of the skimmer.

High volume of oil to be skimmed
Volume of oil to be removed varies
Viscosity of surface oil varies (fast for thin, slower for thick)
Instances of sudden increase in oil volume (i.e. spills)

The Model 7V comes standard with a Teflon coated skimmer housing, drive wheel, pulley wheel, and scraper brackets. Teflon coating provides the following characteristics that make the Model 7V the super-duty oil skimmer for any application.

Non-stick surface
Resistant to chemical reactions
Oleophobic and Hydrophobic surface
Corrosion resistant
Resistant to extreme temperatures
Resistant to stress cracking

ORTS - Oil Removal and Transfer System

The ORTS® from Oil Skimmers, Inc. serves all the functions of a complete oil removal system, all on one skid. A collection of strategically selected and organized components, the ORTS can be easily customized for your application. With its rugged construction, wear-resistant materials, and gearing engineered to require minimal power and maintenance, the Oil Skimmers Inc. Model 6V tube-type skimmer is the cornerstone on which all the ORTS components rely.

This unique system includes:

Model 6V Oil Skimmer with Skimmer Mount
Free-Floating Collector Tube with Tube Guards
Oil Storage Tank with Built-In Decanter
Oil Transfer Pump
Controller

Options Include:

Weatherization (Heat Tracing and Insulation)
Tank Level Switch
Indicator/Alarm Lights
Cantilever Skimmer Mount
and More!

Oil Skimmer 6Vh Enclosed Skimming System

The Oil Skimmers, Inc., unique 6Vh Enclosed Skimming System is an important option when oil must be removed from tanks, sumps, etc., which also contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Fully enclosed and gasketed, the Model 6Vh will remove oil and prevent VOCs from escaping. The 6Vh unit is designed so that the explosion-proof electric motor is isolated from the skimming area and VOCs. A 6Vh is also applicable to less hazardous locations where an enclosed skimming unit is desirable, such as busy factory locations or outdoors in severe weather.

With the 6Vh construction, the oil skimmer is completely enclosed but easily accessible for inspection and maintenance through an inspection window. There is a built in decanter, which provides virtually water-free oil skimming.

Mountings can be specified to customer height requirements and the 6Vh can be constructed of materials suitable for use on all types of tanks. Adapter plates are also available for installation directly onto manway openings.