OIL SKIMMERS

ABASCO offers skimmers for reclaiming crude, refined, animal, or vegetable oils from surface waters, using oleophilic technology to selectively attract oil and repel water. All our skimmers are efficient and durable and easy to deploy, with diesel-hydraulic, electric-hydraulic, or pneumatic power systems utilized to drive the skimmer package. Offloading and transfer pumps are available to meet required recovery rates, oil viscosity, and environmental conditions.

Rotary Skimmers

ABASCO single-bank and multiple-bank rotary skimmers have interchangeable, oleophilic recovery mechanisms, including drum, brush, and disc. Recovery rates up to 360 gal/min (80 m3/hr). >More

Rope-Mop Skimmers

ABASCO rope-mop skimmers are versatile, economical skimmers that use an oleophilic rope mop to collect oil from surface water. The oil is then squeezed for collection out as the rope passes through the skimmer. Rope-mop skimmers offer superior recovery efficiency in medium to fairly viscous oil and are unaffected by floating debris, including broken ice. The rope mop can also be used for oil containment in calm waters and light currents. ABASCO rope mop has a long wear life, even when rubbing on structures or on sandy or rocky beaches. Available in a wide variety of configurations and sizes, with recovery rates up to 500 gal/min (114 m3/hr). >More

Foilex Mini and Micro Weir Skimmers

Compact, portable free-floating or well skimmers for small to medium oil spills in harbors, rivers, and lakes. Recovery rates up to 132 gal/min (30 m3/hr). Require external vacuum pump. >More

Foilex Weir Skimmers with Onboard Pumps

Weir-type skimmers with integral archimedes-screw pump, for harbor, coastal, and offshore oil spill recovery. Maximum recovery capacities range from 165 gal/min (37 m3/hr) to 620 gal/min (140 m3/hr). >More