1U Compact Oil Skimmer
Floating-Oil Removal for Machine-Tool, Coolant, Washing and Degreasing Tanks
Designed for small coolant and degreasing tanks, with an oil recovery capacity of 2–30 L/h and an installation height of up to 600 mm.
1 L Floating-Oil Recovery Demonstration: How the 1U Restores a Clean Surface
The demonstration tank is fitted with a FRIESS 1U compact oil skimmer. After 1 L of oil is poured into the tank, the oleophilic collection tube continuously gathers floating oil and conveys it to the scraper mechanism for separation. At the end of the run, the oil has been removed from the liquid surface.
- The small demonstration tank is prefilled with 1 L of oil, forming a visible floating layer
- The 1U oleophilic collection tube continuously gathers and conveys floating oil
- After operation, the floating oil is recovered and the tank surface is clean again
This small-tank demonstration clearly shows the 1U continuously collecting and recovering floating oil from the liquid surface.
Product Images in the Field
The 1U Compact Oil Skimmer Is Adaptable, Robust and Reliable
Oil surfaces of up to 1 m² are no problem for the FRIESS 1U oil skimmer. Even when the unit is installed up to 600 mm above the tank surface, the system reliably removes floating oil.
Field Video: How the 1U Continuously Collects and Discharges Floating Oil
The FRIESS industrial oil skimmer is designed for continuous floating-oil removal from degreasing tanks. It reliably removes waste oil from the surface, prevents recirculation and helps keep the process liquid stable.
- Continuously collects floating oil and reduces recirculation contamination
- Removes oil continuously without stopping the process
- Reduces fluid-change frequency and waste-fluid disposal volume
- Suitable for coolant emulsions, washing liquids and degreasing baths
Technical Specifications
- Drive power: 0.09 kW
- Oil recovery capacity: 2–30 L/h
- Operating temperature: up to 60 °C
- Dimensions incl. collecting tray (W × L × H): 228 × 224 × max. 270 mm
- Minimum tank surface: 400 × 400 mm
- Installation height above liquid: max. 600 mm
- Collection-tube length: max. 3,000 mm
- Weight: 9 kg
Advantages
- Adjust the 1U installation angle to suit the required conveying pressure
- Reliably and efficiently removes floating oil from process fluids
- High-quality materials minimise wear
- Automatically compensates for changing liquid levels
- Fast, flexible installation for individual tank layouts
Typical Applications
- Machine-tool coolant tanks
- Small degreasing tanks
- Small wastewater-treatment systems
- CNC metalworking
- Surface-treatment processes
- Wastewater treatment
Case Studies
FAQ | 1U Selection and Operation
Q1: What tank size is suitable for the 1U oil skimmer?
A: It is suitable for small tanks with a surface area of at least 400 × 400 mm and an installation height of up to 600 mm above the liquid. Typical uses include individual machine-tool coolant tanks, small degreasing baths and compact wastewater-treatment systems.
Q2: How much oil can it remove per hour?
A: The oil recovery capacity is 2–30 L/h. Actual performance depends on oil viscosity and oil-layer thickness. The unit’s inclination can be adjusted for different oils and operating conditions.
Q3: Is the unit easy to maintain?
A: Yes. Maintenance requirements are low, the wear components have a long service life, and the system automatically follows changing liquid levels.
Q4: Can it be used at elevated temperatures?
A: Yes. The 1U operates at temperatures up to 60 °C, covering the normal working range of most industrial coolants, emulsions, washing liquids and degreasing baths.
Q5: What is the maximum collection-tube length?
A: The collection tube can be up to 3,000 mm (3 m) long and can be adapted to the installation position and tank layout.
Beyond cost savings, FRIESS oil skimmers, electrostatic oil cleaners, magnetic filters, coolant purification systems, oil-water separators and vacuum oil purifiers provide many additional benefits.
We would be pleased to explain which solution best fits your process.