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Updated Oil Concentrator Reduces Disposal Costs

Posted by Tom Hobson on Aug 24, 2015 9:42:22 AM

Recently John, an Abanaki sales rep, visited a customer that was in need of replacing some old components in its skimming operation. The facility uses the Model 8 oil skimmers on tanks that are 20 ft off of the ground. The skimmed hydrocarbons are drained in to an oil concentrator below. The oil concentrators at the facility are very old and don't preform like they have in previous years. John suggested the company replace the older oil concentrators with Abanaki's OC200.

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Topics: oil removal, oil concentrator

Compact Oil Skimmer Cleans Up Mess Quickly

Posted by Tom Hobson on Jul 7, 2015 10:21:42 AM

A company that handles the transferring of petroleum and alternative fuels recently had a leak in one of its reservoir tanks. The company purchased a 4 inch Tote-It with a Fuzzy betl and Oil Concentrator to clean up the mess.

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When the Belts Break the Oil Skimmer Will Fail

Posted by Tom Hobson on Jun 22, 2015 10:41:52 AM

The wastewater pits in Steel Mills are a particularly harsh place for oil skimmers to operate. The heavy oils and greases that are typically found in the scale-pits can wear out an oil skimmer if the right skimmer and belt material is not being used.

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Topics: steel mills, oil skimmer

Disk Skimmers Prove to Be a Reliable Tool for All Applications

Posted by Tom Hobson on Jun 3, 2015 9:38:45 AM

One of the many advantages of Abanaki oil skimmers is that they are built to operate in numerous applications. This advantage comes in handy with some of our customers that own and operate several different industrial operations. Abanaki has had a customer in India for over 10 years. This customer has businesses in paint, lubricant, and some chemical production, as well as real-estate and engineering services. Over the past 10 years this company has utilized and purchased more than 125 Mighty Disk Skimmers!

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Topics: oil skimmers, cnc machine, disk skimmer

Early Bird Gets the Oil Skimmer

Posted by Tom Hobson on May 8, 2015 6:11:00 AM

 

The Choosing Your Oil Skimmer Webinar is a 12-minute video explaining how to appropriately size and select the right skimmer for your application. Get Your Copy Now.
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Topics: groundwater remediation, oil skimmer, petroxtractor, UK

Oil Skimmers at AIST

Posted by Tom Hobson on May 4, 2015 6:43:00 AM

 

Our newly updated Soultions Sourcebook offers 40 real world oil skimming implementations. See how our skimmers work! Click here to get your copy now!
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Topics: oil skimmers, steel industry, grease grabber, steel

Oil Skimmers Get the Dirty Jobs Done

Posted by Tom Hobson on Apr 20, 2015 10:20:00 AM

Oil skimming is a dirty job. However, it is an important part of numerous industries. Some industries utilize oil skimmers to help stay in compliance with EPA regulations and to keep hydrocarbons out of the environment. Other industries need oil skimmers to help prolong tool life or keep the work place a healthy place for the plant operators. Regardless of the reason, oil skimmers offer a simple, cost-effective, and environmentally sound solution to removing hydrocarbons from any application.

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Topics: ball bearing, oil, oil skimmers, lubricants, steel

Oil Skimmers Keep Fracking Operation Oil Free

Posted by Tom Hobson on Mar 26, 2015 5:37:00 AM

 

We have simplified the process of selecting an oil skimmer with our new interactive chart. Click here to access the easy to use guide and find your skimmer today!
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Topics: fracking, oil, model 8, oil skimmer

Tube Skimmer Helps Upgrade Bearings Manufacturing Facility

Posted by Tom Hobson on Mar 25, 2015 6:48:02 AM
Download a copy of our Solutions Sourcebook and have access to 43 real world applications where oil skimmers are used. Click here to get your copy.
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Topics: oil, belt skimmer, oil viper, bearings, water, tote-it, tube skimmer

Oil Skimmer Tackles Two Issues at UK Groundwater Remediaiton Site

Posted by Tom Hobson on Mar 17, 2015 5:08:39 AM
Receive a copy of our newly updated Solutions Sourcebook for a complete guide on 43 real world applications where oil skimmers are used. Receive your copy now!
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Topics: beverage, diesel, groundwater remediaition, food, UK

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