Floating Suction Oil Skimmer

Floating suction is designed to suck the top layer of oil from the surface of the liquid. The floating suction is used in conjunction with an industrial vacuum system or a positive displacement pump. The floating suction self-repositions according to the liquid level in the tank. Suction depth can be set and fine-tuned to accommodate aggressive surface suction and underneath a foam layer to remove the top layer of oily water. The system comprises LLDPE floats, stainless steel articulated suction arm, swivel assembly (specially designed for immersed service), vortex breaker, low shear positive displacement pump, and pressure relief valve.

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Floating Suction Oil Skimmer Overview

Floating suction works on the principle of buoyancy. On operation of the pump, the free-floating oil and oily water enter the funnel, pass through the articulated suction arm, and are discharged using a pump. A low-shear positive displacement pump is used to avoid emulsification.

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Floating Suction Oil Skimmer Specifications

Pipe Size

2” / 3” / 4” and above, on request

MOC of Floats

SS304/ SS316/ LLDPE or other material as required

MOC of Fixed Arm

SS304/ SS316 or other material as required


Pump Type

Rotary lobe/ Progressive cavity/ Industrial vacuum system

End Connection

Flange end B16.5/ A150 #RF/ A300# RF or higher size on request

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Application areas of Floating Suction Oil Skimmer

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Industries Using Floating Suction Oil Skimmer

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Floating Suction Oil Skimmer Brochures

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