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Industrial container recycling simplified by oil skimmer

Barrel Reconditioning Industries (BRI) of Cottage Grove, MN builds recycling systems for both metal and plastic containers, including lubricating fluid drums and barrels. A typical BRI system consists of several integrated machines or stations, including a solvent preflush and a high pressure water wash. The water wash presents two distinct problems. First, oil and grease contaminated wash water ...

Jul. 14, 2009

By Abanaki Corporation

Oil Skimmers, Inc., pays off for Hon Industries

The manufacture of metal office furniture has hidden problems which can make production of the end product frustrating and can slow up the production process. One such hidden problem is the presence of waste oil which builds up in the parts washer solution, leaving a film clinging to the metal sur face when the build-up becomes too great. If any oil does remain on the surface, paint will not ...

Dec. 26, 2011

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Oil Skimmer system helps the Hide Tanning Industry

OIL SKIMMER SYSTEMS HELP TANNING INDUSTRY IMPROVE QUALITY, SAVE MONEY, MEET ENVIRONMENTAL REGSThe Oil Skimmers Model 6V and 5H oil recovery systems are helping the tanning industry deal with the age-old problems of hide treatment and the new challenge of complying with strict environmental regulations.THE PROBLEMWhen hides are tanned, they are treated with a substance called chrome ...

Mar. 1, 2005

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Oil Skimmer makes oil/water separator more efficient

Industrial facilities depend on oil/water separators to separate oil from its waste water. While oil/water separators are a helpful component to a plant's wastewater system, oil/water separators traditionally do not provide an efficient method of removing oil once it has been separated from the waste stream. Traditionally, the separator industry has either used overflow skimmer pipes or weirs, or ...

Dec. 26, 2011

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Environmentally friendly cogeneration plant saves time and money with Oil Skimmer

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Performance Track Program is a prestigious program that recognizes the accomplishments of manufacturing facilities that lead the way for improving their facilities’ environmental performance (i.e. reduce air emissions and consumption of water). Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners L.P. is an elite member of this program. They have been recognized for ...

Feb. 1, 2007

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Oil Skimmers Inc., solves a vexing dermatitis problem in a maching shop

One portable Cart Mount System services multiple locations Concerns about dermatology in a machine shop? This sounds more like discussing ballet on the baseball field. Dermatitis is not a general complaint among grinder operators, but finding a solution to the problem was almost as tricky as finding a prima ballerina who can pitch for the majors. The safety director can't just ...

Dec. 26, 2011

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Large office furniture company saves money with Oil Skimmers

Oil Skimmers, Inc. Pays Off for Hon Industries The manufacture of metal office furniture has hidden problems which can make production of the end product frustrating and can slow up the production process. One such hidden problem is the presence of waste oil which builds up in the parts washer solution, leaving a film clinging to the metal surface when the build-up becomes too great. If any oil ...

Feb. 2, 2010

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Oil Skimmers Inc., helps upgrade oil/water spearators to meet discharge limits and reduce haul away costs

The Oil Skimmers, Inc., Model 6V Vapor Hood Oil Recovery System is helping the fuel distribution industry improve the efficiency of oil/water separators and reduce cos t s as sociated with frequent "pump outs." PROBLEM: Small fuel spills are a frequent occurrence in loading areas when hose connections are made and ...

Dec. 26, 2011

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Oil/water separator and oil skimmer companies work together to help power generation facilities

Power generation facilities depend on oil/water separators to separate oil from its waste water. While oil/water separators are a helpful component to a plant’s wastewater system, oil/water separators traditionally do not provide an efficient method of removing oil once it has been separated from the waste stream. Knowing what his customers were faced with, Dave Goding, president, Mercer ...

Jan. 1, 2007

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Oil Skimmers Inc., solves environmental concerns for heavy equipment, maintenance and washdown facilities

Beckwith Machinery Company of Murraysville, Pennsylvania, is one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in America, with 11 sales, service and manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Beckwith's Cranberry, Pennsylvania facility also has a large rental business. When the machines are returned, many are loaded with mud, grease and oil. The mud can be removed simply by washing the ...

Dec. 26, 2011

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Skimall Oil Skimming Systems

For over 12 years, SkimTech’s Skimall Tube Type Oil Skimmers have solved industrial oils, grease and fats problems. Used by companies throughout the world, SkimTech’s hard-working oil skimmers can be found in applications from large indoor and outdoor oil/water separators to small settling tanks. Our customers have found the reliable operation and ease of maintenance make them the ...

Aug. 3, 2012

By SkimTech Inc.

Case study - tramp oil

Customer: Midwestern Manufacturer of metal stampings and machined parts for the Automotive Industry. The Problem: Tramp Oil collecting in metal working coolant. Raises oil concentration levels to unacceptably high levels, adversely effects product quality, promotes bacterial growth which can lead to worker skin disorders. Cutting ...

May 23, 2012

By SkimTech Inc.

Case study - oil removal from oil water separator

Customer: Food Processor; forming and precooking prepared food items for the fast food industry. Plant located in Upstate New York. The Problem: Customer operates three shifts of production. The third shift is responsible for washing and sanitizing all food process equipment and surrounding areas. Oil and grease from sausage and ...

May 23, 2012

By SkimTech Inc.

Oil recovery reduces sewer cleaning

Doskocil Food Service Company, a division of Foodbrands America, Hutchinson, Kan., produces 2 million pounds of pizza toppings a week. After cooking, the meat toppings are flash-frozen in one of two spiral freezers. Air currents within the freezer carry grease-containing vapors through the ammonia freezer coils, where they adhere and become lodged. Doskocil uses 1,600 gallons of water per hour to ...

Dec. 26, 2011

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Case study - oil removal prior to evaporation

Customer: Locomotive Service Company located in Texas - repair and maintenance of railroad locomotives and cars. The Problem: Customer installed a water evaporator system to reduce waste water volume and disposal costs. Evaporator system included a small oil/water settling tank, but no oil skimming system. Customer needed an automatic ...

May 23, 2012

By SkimTech Inc.

Turning coolant contamination into a profitable oil-reclamation program

What started out as an expensive problem of metalworking coolant contamination has been turned into a profitable oil-reclamation program. Van Huffel Tube of Warren, Ohio – a manufacturer of welded tubing – was spending about $3,000 per year in recharging a soluble-oil coolant tank that would become contaminated with tramp lubricating oil. The 1,000 gallon tank had to be recharged ...

Dec. 26, 2011

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

Case study – oil removal prior to water discharge

Customer: Distributor of industrial gases located in Louisiana, USA. The Problem: Oil and grease from pumps, truck loading stations, and other sites flow through a 2’x 2’ below ground settling basin. Oil and grease discharging to the local wastewater treatment plant. Water discharge limits had oil concentration ...

May 23, 2012

By SkimTech Inc.

Case study – oil removal from central collection basin

Customer Profile: Largest manufacturer of newspaper stock and toilet tissue in Toronto, Canada using recycled paper as the primary ingredient in their production process. Customer collects paper, newsprint and magazines from “blue boxes” and other sources throughout Ontario Province. Customer separates the paper collected and makes recycled paper ...

May 23, 2012

By SkimTech Inc.

Case study - machine coolant tramp oil

Customer: Midwestern Manufacturer of metal stampings and machined parts for the Automotive Industry. The Problem: Tramp Oil collecting in metal working coolant. Oil concentration levels raise to unacceptably high levels, adversely effects product quality and promotes bacterial growth which leads to worker skin disorders. Cutting tools ...

May 23, 2012

By SkimTech Inc.

Ohio environmental service company skims oils and ends up skimming costs

For Bluffton Aeration Service Inc. (BASI), purchasing an oil skimmer was more than a cost-effective method for recovering waste oil – it has been invaluable in reducing costs, generating revenue, and attracting new customers. BASI, located in Bluffton, Ohio, is a growing environmental service company that serves a variety of markets, ranging from industrial to municipal and residential. Terry ...

Sep. 15, 2009

By Oil Skimmers, Inc.

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