Abanaki has emerged as the world leader in oil skimming solutions, serving industries as diverse as iron and steel, wastewater, paper, food

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1 Abanaki has emerged as the world leader in oil skimming solutions, serving industries as diverse as iron and steel, wastewater, paper, food processing, automotive, environmental remediation and recycling. It was founded in 1949, by two entrepreneurs pioneering in pollution control. Today, Abanaki is preparing for a bold new area of accomplishment. Their manufacturing facility in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, was recently expanded to double its previous size. This state-of-the-art facility ensures Abanaki will meet current and future customer needs with an exciting generation of products that will become the industry standard for performance, productivity and profitability.

2 OIL AND WATER DON'T MIX The basics of Oil Skimming is based on two properties: Specific Gravity Most hydrocarbons have a lower specific gravity than water. Without agitation, oil separates from the water and floats to the surface. Surface Tension & Affinity Normally, oil bonds more tightly to itself and other materials than to water. This affinity, and differences in surface tension between oil and water, cause oils to adhere to a skimming medium.

3 Oil skimmers rely on specific gravity, surface tension and a moving medium to remove floating oil from a fluid's surface. Floating or sinking oil and grease cling to skimming media more readily than water, and water has little affinity for the media. This allows skimming media in the shape of a belt, disk, drum, etc. to pass through a fluid surface to pick up oil and grease with very little water. This oily material is subsequently removed from the media with wiper blades or pinch rollers. Oil skimmers are simple, dependable and effective tools for removing oil, grease and other hydrocarbons from water. Often, a skimmer by itself can achieve the desired level of water purity. In more demanding situations, skimming is a cost-effective means of removing most of the oil before using more complicated and costly treatments such as coalescers, membrane filters and chemical processes.

4 Belt Skimmers Belt-type skimmers use an endless belt of stainless steel, elastomer or poly medium, which is lowered into the tank or vessel to be skimmed. The belt passes though resilient wiper blades where the oil is removed from both sides of the medium.

5 Tube Skimmers Tube skimmers use a floating plastic hose that snakes out over the surface of the liquid and is then drawn back through the drive unit where oil is removed. This design requires a relatively large amount of surface area for proper operation.

6 Disk Skimmers These skimmers rotate a disk shaped medium through the liquid. Oil is wiped off and discharged into a collection container in a manner similar to belt skimmers. Fluctuating fluids can be a real problem for disk skimmers.

7 Mop Skimmers These skimmers use an endless medium shaped like a rope and having mop-like tendrils that pick up the oil. As the medium leaves the liquid and enters the drive unit, it is pressed and wrung out with pinch rollers.

8 Wastewater Sumps Removing floating hydrocarbon contamination with little water content can reduce the cost of disposal and lower the contingent liabilities of wastewater discharge. Skimmers remove Quench oils from heat treated parts and can be captured for re-use or disposal. The results are lower quench oil costs, prolonged wash water life and lower disposal costs When machine coolants become contaminated with tramp oils, Skimmers removes tramp oils and solve these problems and typically pay for themselves within a few months: 1) coolant life is reduced 2) quality of machined parts is reduced 3) smoke will begin to appear

9 Removal of vegetable oils, greases and animal fats from a plant's wastewater stream with the oil skimmer reduces the costs of processing and disposal.

10 Corrosion Resistant Steel One of our most popular belt materials. Works well in most industrial applications where rust inhibitors are not a component of the wash water. Used On: All skimmers

11 Elastomer Can handle abrasive and harsh environments. Used where rust inhibitors are a component of the wash water. Used On: All skimmers

12 Carbon Steel A special application belt material for continuous use. Used On: All skimmers

13 Polymer Reinforced to resist stretching, able to withstand reasonably high temperatures (up to 170 F) Textured to retain a small amount of oil thus drawing more oil to itself on subsequent passes. Used where rust inhibitors and temperature are a component of the wash water or where UV sensitivity is an issue. Picks up some emulsified oils. Used On: All skimmers

14 LFO (Fuzzy Belt ) Polymer Exceptional performance on light, non-viscous hydrocarbons, such as gasoline, where rate of recovery is an important factor. Resists stretching. Used On: All skimmers except Mighty Mini

15 FEATURES AND BENEFITS Smallest and lightest Abanaki skimmer - weighs about six pounds Easily hand carried to the source of the problem - can fit almost anywhere Oil removal rates up to 2.0 gph Designed for tank depths from 6" to 24" (15.2 cm to 61.0 cm) Belt and tail pulley can fit through a 2" (5.1 cm) diameter bung hole Great for automotive and mobile equipment service shops Very affordable Ask about OEM options Stainless steel construction Integrated 24 hour timer

16 SPECIFICATIONS Oil Removal Rate: 3.8 lph with 1 in. wide belt 5.7 lph with 2 in. wide belt (Removal rate is based on SAE 30 weight oil in water.) Belt Width: Specify 1 in., and 2 in. Belt Length: Up to 2'

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18 FEATURES AND BENEFITS Lightweight for portability; approximately 36 pounds Oil removal rates up to 45 lph Standard length is 5' center to center (10' maximum) Available in 1", 2" or 4" belt widths for efficient oil removal Effective in turbulent fluids Easy mounting and fast cleaning, with minimal maintenance

19 SPECIFICATIONS Oil Removal Rate: 45.6 lph with 4 in.wide belt 22.8 lph with 2 in. wide belt 11.4 lph with 1 in. wide belt (Removal rate is based on SAE 30 weight oil in water.) Belt Width: Specify 4 in., 2 in. or 1 in. Belt Length: User specified (up to 10')

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21 ! FEATURES AND BENEFITS Lifts oil any distance without the need of expensive pumps Maintains skimming efficiency with fluctuating fluid levels Can be used in depths as shallow as one foot, or as deep as 100 feet Operates in turbulent liquid using optional tail pulley cage and tether assembly Easy mounting and fast cleaning, with minimal maintenance High temperature capability Chip resistant powder finish Hazardous duty and food grade options Fast cleaning with minimal maintenance

22 ! SPECIFICATIONS Oil Removal Rate: 60 lph with Standard Tail Pulley 75 lph with High capacity Tail Pulley (Removal rate is based on SAE 30 weight oil in water.) Belt Width: 4 in. Belt Length: User specified (up to 100')

23 ! APPLICATIONS Parts washers Coolant systems Heat treating fluids Food processing plants Parking lots, garages, and service facilities Outdoor ponds, lakes, and basins Underground tanks Ships' bilges Aircraft service areas and tarmac runoff Truck, locomotive, and other mobile equipment washing facilities

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25 " SPECIFICATIONS Oil Removal Rate: 120 lph with Standard Tail Pulley 150 lph with High capacity Tail Pulley (Removal rate is based on SAE 30 weight oil in water.) Belt Width: 8 in. Belt Length: User specified (up to 100')

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28 SPECIFICATIONS Oil Removal Rate: 303 lph with 2 belts 454 lph with 3 belts 757 lph with 5 belts (Removal rate is based on SAE 30 weight oil in water.) Belt Width: Combination of 8 in. Belt Length: User specified (up to 100')

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The 7 Pitfalls of Oil Skimming

The 7 Pitfalls of Oil Skimming A guide to help you avoid the common mistakes that are made when purchasing an oil skimmer Abanaki Corporation 17387 Munn Rd Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 Phone (440) 543-7400