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This section provides an overview for oil skimmers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 29 oil skimmer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked oil skimmer companies as of December, 2024: 1.Mercer International Inc., 2.SkimOIL, LLC, 3.Elmet Technologies, Inc..
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An Oil Skimmer is a device that collects oil from the surface of a liquid.
It can effectively collect oil floating on the liquid from which oil is to be removed. Because of its functions such as cleaning and wastewater treatment, it is an indispensable device in industrial facilities where a lot of oil is discharged. Typical locations for installation include coolant tanks for cutting machine tools and drainage tanks in factories.
Oil collection methods vary by manufacturer, but the belt type, in which oil adheres to a steel belt, is the most common. When considering the installation of an Oil Skimmer, it is necessary to select the most suitable one, taking into account the nature of the liquid and the installation location.
Oil Skimmers are widely used in industry. The following are some examples of applications of Oil Skimmers:
Lubricating and cooling oils are used during operation of industrial machines and equipment. These oils adhere to the surfaces of the machines. Removing these oils with an Oil Skimmer facilitates machine maintenance and cleaning.
Typical machines that use Oil Skimmer are machine tools such as lathes and machining centers. Water-soluble coolant used in machine tools tends to corrode easily because it is inevitably mixed with hydraulic oil and lubricating oil in the same machine. Since rancid coolant can cause strange odors and malfunctions, frequent cleaning and coolant changes are essential.
Therefore, by removing unnecessary oil with an Oil Skimmer, coolant can be kept clean at all times, simplifying cleaning work and extending the life of the machine.
When drilling oil and gas wells, oil and gas gushes out of the ground. These liquids may mix with water and come to the surface. Oil Skimmer can be used to remove oil in such cases.
Oil spills and marine traffic accidents can cause pollution of the ocean. In such cases, Oil Skimmer may be used to recover oil.
There are two typical types of oil skimmer systems for collecting floating oil: the belt type and the screw type.
A belt made of a material that easily adheres to oil is attached to the upper and lower wheels and rotated by a motor. When the belt sinks into the liquid, oil adheres to it and is scraped off by the scraper.
Metallic steel belts are commonly used as the belt material, but some manufacturers use belts made of special materials. By using different belts depending on the nature of the liquid, it is possible to handle a wide variety of liquids.
In addition, since the belt type often takes out the necessary liquid along with the oil, a specific gravity separation tank may be included to further separate the collected liquid by specific gravity difference.
The screw type collects oil by rotating a screw with a special helical structure. Since water-soluble liquids have low viscosity and flow down on their way up, only oil with high viscosity can be collected.
Compared to the belt type, the screw type takes out less liquid. Therefore, it is almost unnecessary to install a separation tank for the screw type.
On the other hand, the screw type has the disadvantage of easily entraining swarf and sludge. Care should be taken when using this type in adverse environments with a lot of contaminants, as it can cause malfunctions.
When selecting an Oil Skimmer, first consider the intended use. As explained in the Principle Section, there are a variety of products available with different operating principles and features. Selecting the right type for your intended use will ensure efficient oil removal.
Next, check the required processing capacity. The higher the processing capacity, the larger and more expensive the product is. It is important to select the appropriate size Oil Skimmer, taking into consideration the amount of liquid to be processed and the speed at which it is collected.
Ease of maintenance and price should also be considered. Since oil flows into Oil Skimmer, choosing an oil skimmer that can be easily disassembled will save time and effort in maintenance. The selection will be made in comparison to the selling price.
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Elmet Technologies Inc., established in 1929 and headquartered in Lewiston, United States of America, is a manufacturer of tungsten and molybdenum refractory metal products and machining services. The company manufactures tungsten and molybdenum foil, sheets, cubes, and powders. It also produces heavy alloys, rods, wire, foil, and sheet products. These products are exemplary in refractory metals, that cover a wide array of pure metals and alloys. It serves customers globally in Europe, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It is ITAR registered and has production management systems certified to AS9100 and ISO 9001.
Regal Rexnord Corporation, established in October 2021 as a combination company of Regal and Rexnord, is a manufacturer and service provider of motors and conversion systems. Its parent companies have over 125 years of industry experience, with its products powering HVAC systems, smart buildings, agricultural and food service equipment, and conveyor systems. As a producer of motors and related components, Regal Rexnord supports various industries such as healthcare, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical production. Their global presence spans over 220 sites, and their product range and services include AC/DC drives, bearings, blowers, conveyor technologies, and predictive maintenance solutions.
Mercer International Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Deer Isle, Maine, United States, is a manufacturer specializing in oil and water separators designed for various industrial applications. The company provides oil water separators in different models such as rental, custom, and, retrofitting that can operate above & below ground modes along with oil skimmers that have applications in the oil wastewater treatment, stormwater, transportation, military, and, oil & gas industries. The company also offers flow distribution baffles, field adjustable plate designs, sturdy tank construction, hopper bottom sludge compartments, and, zero turbulence chimney zones for the wastewater management sector.
Keller Products, A Division of Plastic Design, Inc., founded in 1990 and based in North Chelmsford, MA, is a supplier of engineered filtration products for cooling water, municipal water supplies, ponds and well water. The catalogue has filtration products, magnetic separators, tramp oil removal systems, and washable water filters. The filtration products can be coolant or magnetic systems used in metalwork, electronics, jewellery processing, and manufacturing industries. The company offers shipping and delivery services internationally and returns for damaged goods.
Elastec Inc., founded in 1989, is a United States-based manufacturer of oil spill and environmental equipment. The company offers oil skimmers, dispersant application systems, portable incinerators, vacuum systems, power packs and more. The company is the largest manufacturer of oil spill and environmental equipment in North America with four locations in Illinois, one location in Florida, satellite offices in Virginia, India, Turkey and China and a network of dealers around the world.
Abanaki Corporation, established in 1949, is a manufacturer of industrial oil skimmers located in Munn Road, Chagrin Falls, OH. The ISO 9001:2008 certified company produces industrial wastewater oil skimmers, coolant maintenance, and ground remediation oil skimmers. It also provides industrial wastewater parts such as stainless steel replacement belts, wiper blade inserts, wiper blades, gear reducers, and ceramic drive finger assembly used in food processing, mining, groundwater remediation, refineries, and machining industries.
Zebra Skimmers, established in 1995 in Santa Fe Springs, California, is a manufacturer and supplier of oil skimmers and oil spill management systems. Their offerings include tramp oil belt skimmers for removing floating oil hazards, tube oil skimmers for confined spaces like tanks, wet skimming systems for large water bodies, and dry skimming systems for small water areas. They also provide oil spill booms designed to contain and control oil spills. The company holds several certifications such as API 653, ABS, and DNV GL.
Ambar Oil Skimmers is a manufacturer and supplier of oil skimming products founded in 1980 and located in Victory Drive, Westwego, Louisiana. The products produced include oil sorbent rope mop and belt mop skimmers used in petrochemicals, food processing, metal machining, transportation, and metal finishing industries. The skimmers provide oil spill recovery, oil separator operations, waste oil reclamation, and tramp oil skimming taking care of animal fats, grease, and vegetable oil.
FREYTECH, INC., established in 1996, is a supplier and manufacturer of oil-water separators, oil spill control valves, and environmental balance devices in Miami, United States. The environmental balance devices include lake remediation & algae control, wastewater treatment, soil remediation, crude oil, and bee colony collapse disorder solutions. The oil water separators are for above and below ground, and oil skimmers. The company serves agricultural soil remediation, raw sewage treatment, wetland remediation, corrosion control, and hydrogen sulfide reduction in oil wells.
Pan America Environmental, Inc., established in Burlington, WI in 1991, is a manufacturer of industrial wastewater treatment systems for removing pollutants, contaminants, and harmful substances from the wastewater before it is discharged or reused. Their product portfolio includes Bilge Oily Water Treatment Systems, Batch Treatment Systems, Filtration Systems, Oil Water Separators and Vehicle Washwater Treatment Systems, used in industries including Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation and Aerospace. The company has sales distribution in Africa, South America, Mexico, Central America, Canada and Eastern Europe.
Hydro Engineering, Inc., founded in 1980, is a manufacturer of Hydroblaster, Hydrokleen, and Hydropad products for washing, collecting, and recycling wash water. The products are used in recycling and filtration equipment, pressure washers, and above-ground steel portable/permanent wash racks. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, the company serves car washes, construction, military, and manufacturing industries. The CE, UL, and CSA standards are applied to the products produced as the company is ISO 9001:2015 Certified. The company offers diagnostics, safety system testing, pump rebuilding, and heating system repair services for pressure washers.
SkimOIL, LLC, established in 1990 and headquartered in Everett, Washington, is a custom manufacturer-builder, and distributor of marine and industrial pollution control equipment and systems. The company's product range includes Floating Weir Skimmers for surface oil removal, Submersible Oil Skimmers for water column oil extraction, and Oil Water Separators utilizing gravity to separate oil from water. The company also provide Booms to contain oil spills and absorbent products for oil cleanup. Serving the oil and gas, marine, and industrial sectors, SkimOIL, LLC holds certifications such as API 653, ABS, and DNV GL.
ISC Sales, established in 1988, is a company headquartered in Plano, Texas, United States, specializing in offering superior industrial goods and solutions for industrial applications. The company provides a wide range of standard and customized products, encompassing electrical enclosure climate control, purge & pressurization systems, industrial liquid filtration solutions for water, oil, and chemicals, HVAC-R products, as well as compressed air products like air dryers, air receiver tanks, and static electricity control equipment.
Takachiho America, Inc., founded in 1952, is a supplier of motion control solutions and business development services in Itasca, IL. The company has been a Takachiho Koheki Co., Ltd subsidiary since 2015. The mechanical components supplied include dampers, Conston springs, cyclonic filters, bacteria sterilizers, and level indicators used in home appliances, chip conveyors, automotive interiors, CNC machines, and medical equipment. The company offers business development services such as market research, opportunity identification, technology evaluation, and alliance partnership assistance.
Friess GmbH, established in 1972 and located in Monheim am Rhein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, is a manufacturer specializing in fluid cleaning systems. The company's product portfolio includes five core lines: oil skimmers, magnetic filters, electrostatic oil cleaners, oil dewatering systems, and oil separators. These products serve various purposes, from efficiently removing floating oils and fats to capturing tiny particles in process fluids. All products are manufactured in Germany, with a particular emphasis on the assembly process at the Monheim am Rhein site and the adherence to high German quality standards.
Sanergrid Group, headquartered in Lyon, France, is a manufacturer of a diversified array of risk protection solutions along with transformers. The company manufactures simple retention bins, fire-resistant retention bins, and anti-vibration systems. It also specializes in providing coated dry power transformers, galvanic anti-corrosion protection, and oil power transformers. Its simple retention bins have detachable or welded facades, capable of carrying the load of the transformer or rolling a transformer inside, with the possibility of equipping them with non-slip gratings. Its manufacturing plants are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified for the quality management process and environmental management process.
Belki Teknik ApS is a industrial filtration equipment manufacturer that was established in Rødkærsbro, Central Jutland, Denmark, in 1979. The company’s product lineup includes magnetic filters for separating ferrous particles from fluids, oil separators for removing tramp oil from coolants or industrial wastewater, and large-scale central systems for handling filtration for multiple machines or processes. It also offers custom manufacturing services for unique projects or use cases. The company’s products are commonly used by its clients in the chemical processing, energy production, and aerospace industries.
Smart Storm Ltd., established in 1993 and based in the UK, is a manufacturer of waste water instrumentation and effluent treatment solutions. The company won many prestigious UK and European awards for its developments in technology. As an ISO 9001:2015-certified firm, it provides superior customer service and support, along with excellent product quality and performance. It offers solutions for the removal of FOG, fats, oil, and grease from wastewater tanks and systems. The company is partners with Apex Environmental Ltd., BAMO IER, BAMO Measures, and Green Journey Environment Co. Ltd.
Megator Corporation, is a manufacturer of pumps, pumping systems, and pollution control solutions in Toronto, Australia, founded in 1946. The pumps include flexible impellers, diaphragms, sararolls, rotary lobes, and sliding shoe pumps. The company provides packaded systems such as marine pressure sets, bilge treatment systems, oil dispersant spray systems, effluent recovery units, and system separations. The pollution control solutions include weir oil skimmers, aoil water separators, shore line skimmers, bulk oil sorptions, and oil spill trailers for mining, chemical, water, sanitary, and oil spill industries.
Estruagua, founded in 1977 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, is a manufacturer of wastewater treatment equipment and plants. The company's products include overflow screens, compactors, and grease, oil, and scum separator skimmers. It also provides custom construction of complete plants and has completed projects that include the delivery of eight water treatment plants in the Middle East, the installation of a hydraulic automatic screen in the wastewater treatment plant in Lleida, Spain, and the delivery of tertiary treatment Rotadiscs in North Africa.
DESMI A/S, established in 1834 and headquartered in Norresundby, Denmark, is a manufacturer specializing in pumps and pumping solutions. The company offers diverse products, including ballast water management systems, helicopter refueling systems, firefighting systems, shock-rated pumps, sprinkler systems, and more. These products are applicable for a range of sectors, including marine and offshore, industry, oil spills, combating defense & fuel, and utility. The company's products follow industry standards with certifications from bodies such as ABS, DNV-GL, RMRS, CCS, and BV.
Freddy Products Ltd., founded in 1962, is a manufacturer headquartered in Pershore, United Kingdom, offering industrial coolant recycling solutions. Initially supplying filtration machines to the United Kingdom and the United States, the company has diversified its product range to include industrial coolant filtering and recycling vacuums to reduce coolant disposal. It also provides vacuums for both dry and wet applications, such as swarf and drum top vacuums. The company also develops tramp oil separators, electric oil and coolant bowsers, and vacuum tramp oil skimmers, catering to various industrial needs.
AbsorbentsOnline.Com, established in 1985, is a California-based manufacturer of absorbents and spill control products, with warehouse locations across the United States. The company offers a wide range of products including Absorbent Pads & Rolls for cleaning oil, Hazardous Waste Containers for use in shops and garages, and Spill Containment Trays for laboratory use. They also offer various models of plumbed-in emergency eyewash and shower stations for work safety and first aid response.
3nine AB was founded in 1999 and is a manufacturer and supplier for the industrial indoor air purifier equipments based in Nacka Strand, Stockholm, Sweden. The company manufactures various products such as green line oil mist eliminators, blue line oil mist eliminators, and oil skimmers. These products are used in various applications such as CNC turning machines, grinding machines, and machining centers. The company has participated in various exhibitions such as EMO 2019 and Global Industrie 2023 Lyon.
RIX, established in 1953 in Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of automobiles and aerospace products. The company’s product range includes a diverse lineup of automobiles, including compact cars, SUVs, and sports cars, catering to various segments of the automotive market. Additionally, Subaru produces aerospace components, further showcasing its engineering expertise. The company aims to provide technologically advanced vehicles that offer a blend of driving pleasure and reliability. With a history of producing vehicles that stand out for their all-wheel-drive technology and rugged design, the company continues to make its mark in the automotive and aerospace industries.
OHM ELECTRIC CO., LTD, founded in 1961 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a manufacturer specializing in wiring accessories, as well as temperature and environmental control devices. OHM offers various wiring accessories including cable glands, insulation caps, and junction boxes. To meet the requirements for maintaining a clean work environment, especially in manufacturing sites, the company provides a range of coolers, dehumidifiers, and condensate evaporators for indoor temperature and humidity control, as well as oil mist and dust collectors. Moreover, OHM offers system integrations with regard to electrical engineering solutions and automated machinery for various industries, including medical, food, and robotics.
GMSi Group, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of nonportable power and abrasive tools, as well as accessories. Founded in 2009 and based in Oxford, Massachusetts, the company produces various abrasive machining and sharpening tools for use in metalworking and OEM manufacturing. The company’s product portfolio includes abrasive toolings such as hand hones and grinding wheels, as well as milling and grinding machines. GMSi Group, Inc. is partnered with several service centers and distributors across North America, serving clients like the U.S. Army and Navy, Kinik Company, and Shanghai JXMEC Import and Export Co.
Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co., Inc. (Rapid Service) began in 1960 and currently operates in Paterson, New Jersey. Rapid Pump & Meter Service Co. primarily serves commercial services, municipal services, the industrial sector, and transportation industry both as a distributor and with service and support. As a distributor, Rapid Service offers several types of industrial pumps and industrial grinders of various sizes. Additional offerings include meters, controls, and mixers. As a service provider, Rapid Service offers emergency service, installation, design, engineering, retrofitting, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercer International Inc. |
8.1%
|
| 2 | SkimOIL, LLC |
7.2%
|
| 3 | Elmet Technologies, Inc. |
6.6%
|
| 4 | Regal Rexnord Corporation |
5.5%
|
| 5 | Zebra Skimmers |
5.1%
|
| 6 | Ambar Oil Skimmers |
4.9%
|
| 7 | Abanaki Corporation |
4.5%
|
| 8 | FREYTECH, INC. |
4.5%
|
| 9 | Keller Products, A Division of Plastic Design, Inc., |
4.2%
|
| 10 | Pan America Environmental, Inc. |
3.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the oil skimmer page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
14 | 63.6% |
|
Japan
|
2 | 9.1% |
|
Germany
|
1 | 4.5% |
|
France
|
1 | 4.5% |
|
Denmark
|
1 | 4.5% |
|
United Kingdom
|
1 | 4.5% |
|
Australia
|
1 | 4.5% |
|
Sweden
|
1 | 4.5% |
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