The dependable, cost-effective solution for removing oily wastes from manufacturing and waste treatment processes, or environmental applications.
Compact oil skimmer designed for use in hard-to-get-at places or congested areas where the unit can be located within 3 feet of the water level.
Oil Skimmers, Inc., a 40-year-old provider of customized floating tube oil skimmers, recently completed one of the largest and most complex orders of the year in its industry, supplying one of the world’s most significant energy projects located in the Pacific Rim. Oil Skimmers was chosen to supply 23 Model 6V oil skimming systems for [Read More]
Recently we received a call from a railway company who had a waste oil problem at their maintenance yard where they worked on the rail cars. Q: “We have an oil water separator, but we need an efficient method to remove the oil once it has been separated from our waste stream. Our holding pond [Read More]
A customer contacted us regarding waste oil removal at a polyvinyl chloride resins plant. Q: “We use oil in the polymerization process at our polyvinyl chloride resins plant. The oil ends up in the plant’s wastewater, which causes the wastewater to exceed state limits. Exceeding state limits could mean a large per-day fine. How can [Read More]
A company in the waste oil recycling industry contacted us regarding grease that was collecting on the surface of their 18,000 gallon tank: Q: “We have an 18,000 gallon tank that collects grease trap waste. Currently, we manually remove the free floating fats, oils, and greases, but this is time consuming and inefficient. Would one [Read More]
U.S. railroad yards are serving hundreds of locomotives a day, filling them with thousands of gallons of diesel fuel at a time. Spilled fuel, process run-off water and used oil collect in a catch basin and mix with rainwater run-off, which could also contain oil waste. The petroleum residue must be removed as part of [Read More]
A company in the metals industry contacted us regarding oil that was collecting on the surface of their holding pond: “One side of the holding pond stays pretty clear and the other side collects all of the oil etc. We are looking for an alternate solution to the absorbent pads we are currently using. They [Read More]
The Railroad Environmental Conference will take place October 16th and 17th on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. Meet with professionals involved in all aspects of the railroad environmental community and learn about new technologies and techniques, to exchange views, and to forge new relationships in the industry. Rob Fiorilli, Eastern Region Sales Manager [Read More]
As a kosher slaughterhouse based in Baltimore County, M.D., J.W. Treuth & Sons uses 25,000 gallons of water to butcher cattle each day. Fats are a naturally abundant by-product of the ritualized slaughter, but if left in wastewater, they can cause contamination of public sewer systems. Vernon Treuth Sr. said he started looking for a [Read More]
A tube-type oil skimmer is highly effective, especially in areas where debris may be floating on the surface of water, coolants, or other industrial liquids. The continuous-loop tube is made from a specially formulated material that floats on the surface of liquids and attracts oils and fats, while avoiding floating debris. Drawn up and into the skimmer, [Read More]
Mine Expo International will take place September 24th-26th at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. With 1800 exhibitors, this is a great place to find the newest, safest, and most efficient products and equipment for the mining industry. This trade show is meant to help the mining community be more productive, more [Read More]
Oil Skimmers, Inc., a 40-year-old provider of customized floating tube oil skimmers, recently completed one of the largest and most complex orders of the year in its industry, supplying one of the world’s most significant energy projects located in the Pacific Rim. Oil Skimmers was chosen to supply 23 Model 6V oil skimming systems for [Read More]
Recently we received a call from a railway company who had a waste oil problem at their maintenance yard where they worked on the rail cars. Q: “We have an oil water separator, but we need an efficient method to remove the oil once it has been separated from our waste stream. Our holding pond [Read More]
A customer contacted us regarding waste oil removal at a polyvinyl chloride resins plant. Q: “We use oil in the polymerization process at our polyvinyl chloride resins plant. The oil ends up in the plant’s wastewater, which causes the wastewater to exceed state limits. Exceeding state limits could mean a large per-day fine. How can [Read More]
