Disc Skimmers

Disc Skimmers are manufactured from marine grade aluminium, with either polypropylene or aluminium oil collection discs. Oil recovery occurs as the rotating discs pass through oil, which adheres to them. Oil is scraped off the discs by Teflon scrapers. The oil runs down the oil trays, onto the apron and into a collection sump from where it is pumped away. The discs are rotated by a hydraulic gear motor, which receives its power from a hydraulic power pack driven by a diesel engine. Two options are available for the discharge pump, either onboard or land-based. The onboard hydraulic driven submersible discharge pump is incorporated into the oil collection sump. No suction hose is required, only 3” lay flat discharge hose. Any 3” self priming suction pump can be used to remove oil from the skimmer from land. Power packs can be either electric or recoil start, and come with wheels for easy movement.