Oil skimmer model 1Uin comparison to disc skimmersDifferences in performance and quality in comparison
The entire surface is kept free of oil by the rotating movement of the oil collector tube. Disc skimmers only reach very small surfaces, as the disc only dips into the surface and emerges again. The surface is only set in motion slightly.
Level fluctuations of up to 600 mm are easily compensated for
Disc skimmers with a disc diameter of 300 mm can compensate for bath level fluctuations of up to 100 mm. For larger fluctuations, larger disc skimmers must be selected. The diameter of the disc limits the disc skimmer’s range of operation in terms of fluctuations.
Longer service life of the gear motor
The industrial gear motor has a significantly longer service life than the 12 V or 24 V motors normally used in disc skimmers. Other wear parts are also made of high-quality materials and rarely need to be replaced.
Use of robust ceramic scrapers
The rubber scrapers used on disc skimmers need to be replaced fairly frequently if the oil is contaminated with particles.
If the particle load is particularly high, a Model 1U can also be equipped with ceramic scrapers to overcome this problem.
The 1U model is outside the tank
A disk skimmer must always be installed in the tank, which requires space and appropriate openings. The 1U model can be adapted to the conditions on site and, if necessary, installed on, in or next to a basin or tank. A disk skimmer must always be installed in the tank.
The oil collector provides constant oil removal
The only wear part is the oil collector tube, which in extreme cases has a service life of 3 months, but usually has a service life of 12 months. The discs of the disc skimmer are often made of plastic and warp at higher bath temperatures. As the scrapers do not compensate for the warped disc, only part of the oil adhering to the disc is removed.
Differences at a glance:
- The FRIESS Model 1U can completely remove oil from surfaces up to 1 m2.
- With an oil skimmer model 1U, level fluctuations of up to 600 mm are easily compensated for.
- Thanks to its robust design, the skimmer model 1U is suitable for continuous use.
- The stainless steel scrapers used in the FRIESS Model 1U oil skimmer have a long service life even under the most difficult operating conditions.
- The Model 1U can be installed inside and outside the tank.
- Apart from a few exceptions, the FRIESS oil skimmer model 1U is completely made of stainless steel.