Oil Skimmers for Mining
Skimmers Enable Mines to Reuse Wash Water in Wash Bays
Abanaki has a full range of oil skimmers to solve the unique cleaning
problems the mining industry faces.
Abanaki oil skimmers have been at work in
mines around the world for decades. Typically located in remote areas,
wastewater treatment facilities are often not available, so water must be
reused onsite. Oil skimming cost-effectively removes oil from wash bays so
that the water can either evaporate or can be reused.
When washing large equipment, diesel, oil, and grease, along with mud and
debris get rinsed into a sump. Abanaki has three solutions that can be used
in this situation: the Oil Grabber Model 4, Portable Tote-It, and the Oil
Viper tube skimmer.
The Oil Grabber Model 4 is the most commonly
used solution at mines. Its heavy-duty construction withstands the harsh
environment inherent to the industry. Specially designed belts can collect
all of the oil products present in the wash bay, and coupled with the
optional Oil Concentrator, they effectively remove the oil without picking
up much water.
The Portable Tote-It works well in smaller wash
bays or in other parts of the mine where water and oil are present. As with
the rest of Abanaki's product line, it is available in stainless steel,
which resists the strong chemicals that can be present at a mine. Two sizes
are available based on belt width: 2" and 4".
Abanaki's Oil Viper tube skimmer has a small
footprint, but large recovery rate. The tube "snakes" around the pit and can
collect oils and greases with ease. It works very well in shallow sumps or
confined spaces.
Oil skimming can reduce the amount of labor needed to keep wash bays
clean by mechanically removing the oil. Unlike socks or hand-held skimmers,
Abanaki's equipment is able to run continuously or on a timer to eliminate
the need for manual labor. Wash bays are typically small and located near
the mining pit and would not merit a large, expensive water filtration
system. Oil skimmers are an economical way to remove the oil.
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