Steel mills worldwide use oil skimmers to help handle some of the dirties jobs on site. The Model 8 belt oil skimmer is the perfect wastewater oil skimmer for this job.
7 Common Mistakes That Lead to the Wrong Oil Skimmer | Abanaki
Oil skimming is a dirty job. However, it is an important part of numerous industries. Some industries utilize oil skimmers to help stay in compliance with EPA regulations and to keep hydrocarbons out of the environment. Other industries need oil skimmers to help prolong tool life or keep the work place a healthy place for the plant operators. Regardless of the reason, oil skimmers offer a simple, cost-effective, and environmentally sound solution to removing hydrocarbons from any application.
Oil Skimmers Get the Dirty Jobs Done
Steel mills worldwide use Abanaki oil skimmers to help handle some of the dirties jobs on site. In the video below oil skimmers are shown cleaning burned lubricant from a wash tank. In steel laminating facilities, big ball bearings are lubricated during the process. However due to the extreme heat of the operation, some of the lubricant burns, creating a charred goop that needs to be removed from the process. This is where the oil skimmer steps in and does the job that no one wants to do. Clean up all of the burnt and foul-smelling muck!
Model 8 Belt Oil Skimmer
The Model 8 belt oil skimmer is the perfect wastewater oil skimmer for this job. It utilizes a continuous belt and wiper system to remove up to 40 gallons of oil per hour from the fluid surface. The belt, operating on a motor and pulley system, runs through contaminated liquid to pick up oil from the surface. After traveling over the head pulley, the belt passes through tandem wiper blades where oil is scraped off both sides of the belt and discharged. The tail pulley has flanges which allow it to roll freely on the inside of the belt without becoming dislodged. It requires no bearings and does not need to be fastened to the tank. If turbulent conditions exist, an optional tether and cage assembly prevents the tail pulley from being dislodged.
Oil skimming can be a tough and dirty job, however with the help of oil skimmers the job can get completely efficiently. Would an oil skimmer help with your application? Need help determining which oil skimmer would work best? Use our new interactive oil skimmer selection guide and find the perfect skimmer for your dirty job!
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Selecting an oil skimmer can be a complex decision-making process. There are various factors you have to consider about your application when choosing the right skimmer. Here is a guide to help you avoid the 7 common mistakes that are made when purchasing an oil skimmer.
Under-Sizing Your Skimmer
A common misconception is that you can buy a smaller skimmer based onImproper Placement of Oil Skimmers
Planning is important! Before spending money on a concrete pad and mounting arrangements, check where the oil actually collects in your process. Oil skimmers should be located opposite from the inflow and the tail pulley should be submerged two inches below the surface of the liquid in order to be as effective as possible.
Paying for a Complicated Solution
Oil skimming usually beats ultra-filtration systems in many applications. More often than not, installing large, complicated systems to remedy oil problems will not provide ideal results. You can save costs by using a relatively inexpensive oil skimming system to handle the free-floating oil and then a smaller treatment system to handle the oil that has remained suspended in the wastewater.
Not Telling Your Consultant or Vendor Everything
Oil skimmer selection can be a very complex process. There are numerous factors that go into selecting the right oil skimmer for your particular application. If the oil skimmer vendor does not know what chemicals or heat you have in your application, the wrong oil skimmer and belt materials could be selected, and the job will not get done correctly.
Choosing the Wrong Oil Skimming Material
There are several things to consider when choosing a belt or tube material for your oil skimmer. Some plastics will not stand up to heat or strong chemicals. Certain metal belts will not skim coolants effectively. Smooth belts do no pick up floating emulsified oils. Specific plastic belts do not last in heated applications, while other types of plastic belts will.
Lack of Maintenance and Basic Care
An oil skimmer will only remove oil if it is properly maintained. There are basic maintenance tasks that should be done regularly to keep your oil skimmer up to snuff. Are the wipers contacting the belt smoothly? Is the belt riding away from the sides of the pulley? Are the troughs and wipers clear of debris?
Buying from an Unknown Vendor Based on Price
Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. Buying from small, unheard of oil skimmer manufacturers will probably result in no customer support when maintenance issues pop up and little to no knowledge of how to resolve those issues. Furthermore, parts will need to be replaced over time, units might have to be changed or upgraded, or different belt materials need to be used. Disreputable vendors typically do not have a selection of materials or parts to choose from.
To learn more about oil skimmers, please contact our experts at 440-543-7400 or visit our website: www.abanaki.com
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Abanaki Corporation Oil Skimming Division
17387 Munn Road
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Phone: (440) 543-7400
Email: skimmers@abanaki.com
Fax: (440) 543-7404
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Oil Skimmers Help Dirty Jobs in Steel Mills | Abanaki
Steel mills worldwide use oil skimmers to help handle some of the dirties jobs on site. The Model 8 belt oil skimmer is the perfect wastewater oil skimmer for this job.
7 Common Mistakes That Lead to the Wrong Oil Skimmer | Abanaki
7 Common Mistakes That Lead to the Wrong Oil Skimmer | Abanaki