Process Overview- Tube Type Oil Skimmers Oil flows down the face of the skimmer and into a sludge pan that is plumbed to a barrel. Model BG01 & BG34 or 6V Oil Skimmer 1.0 or 3/4 Diameter Collector Tube (6V - 3/4 Only) Clean collector tube returns to the water to remove more oil. Collector tube is driven in a continuous loop by the skimmer. Oil Coats the outside of the collector tube and is pulled into the skimmer.
Model BG01 & BG34 & 6V - Same Operating Principal Oil Scraped Off Collector Tube And Pulley Wheel. Oil Flows To Sludge Pan. Oil Coats Collector Tube Moving Direction Of Drive & Pulley Wheels & Collector Tube
Model BG01 & BG34 Oil Skimmer Model BG01 & BG34 Oil Skimmer Shown With Front Safety Cover On Angle Frame Mount Sludge Pan Angle Frame Mount Model BG01 & BG34 Oil Skimmer Shown Without Front Safety Cover
Model BG01 & BG34 Oil Skimmer Rear Access Safety Cover Front Access Safety Cover Rear Drive System (shown with rear safety cover removed) Open Access To Rear Drive System No Special Tools Required
Model BG01 & BG34 Oil Skimmer Model BG01 & BG34 Drive System (shown with rear & front safety covers removed) Cast Aluminum Main Frame Lubed For Life Bearings Direct Drive Motor Coupling Industrial Belt Drive Stainless Steel Shafts Heavy Duty Lubed For Life Gear Reducer Drive Wheel Dureon Replaceable Wear Rings Pulley Wheel Quick Connect & Release Couplings Lower Safety Guard & Drip Tray Tube Tension Adjuster
Model BG01 & BG34 Oil Skimmer Open Access to Front Drive System (Shown with Drive & Pulley Wheels & front safety cover removed) Front Safety Cover With Dureon Scraper and Pressure Blocks. No Special Tools Required
Model 6V Oil Skimmer Features 6V Rear View Chain Drive System Sealed Inside Machine Rubber Motor Coupling No Open Access to Drive System Rear Access to Drive System (shown with access plate & seal removed) 6V Front View 6 Quarts Oil Required Cast Aluminum Main Frame Drive Wheel With Individual Fingers Single Piece Pulley Wheel *No Open Access To Drive System *No Drive or Pulley Wheel Quick Coupling For Removal of Wheels *No Lower Front Safety Guard *No Lower Front Drip Tray *No Tube Tension Adjustment
Model 6V Oil Skimmer Features Shown With Drive Wheel & Pulley Wheel Attached Model 6V Front View Single Piece Pulley Wheel Drive Wheel With Individual Fingers *Set Screw & Woodruff Key Shaft Fasteners *Requires Pulley Puller To Remove *No Quick Coupling Model 6V Front View Shown With Drive Wheel & Pulley Wheel Removed Drive and Pulley Wheel Chain Drive System Located Inside Cast Aluminum Housing. No Easy Access To Drive System.
6V Rear Access To Drive System - Cover Plates & Seals Must break seal and replace to access Pulley Wheel shaft, bearings, sprocket and chain. Must unbolt plate, break seal and replace to access Drive Wheel shaft, bearings, worm gear, sprocket and chain. 6V Front Access To Drive System - Cover Plates & Seal Note: It is best to find someone with small hands to reach inside casting to repair drive system. Only approximately a 6.0 diameter opening to repair the drive system. Must drain oil, unbolt plates, break seals and replace to access Drive and Pulley Wheel shafts, bearings, worm gear, sprocket and chain.
6VDrive Wheel *Single hub *Set screw and woodruff key connection to shaft *Individual ceramic fingers *Retail grade stainless steel bolt, nut and lock washers. BG01 & BG34 Drive Wheel *Single hub *Quick connect and release shaft coupling *Solid piece Dureon replaceable drive wheel ring *Industrial grade stainless steel fasteners BG01 & BG34 Drive Wheel Arrangement
6V Pulley Wheel *Single piece cast aluminum *Set screw and woodruff key connection to shaft BG01 & BG34 Pulley Wheel *Single hub *Quick connect and release shaft coupling *Solid piece Dureon replaceable pulley wheel ring *Industrial grade stainless steel fasteners BG01 & BG34 Pulley Wheel Arrangement
Side by Side Comparison Model BG01 & BG34 Model 6V
Side by Side Comparison Model BG01 & BG34 Model 6V Lubed For Life Gear Reducer & Bearings? Yes No Additional Lubrication Required? No Yes - 6 Quarts Motor Oil Abrasive Resistant Wear Pieces? Yes Yes 3/8" Thick Dureon Abrasive Resistant Collector Tube Scrapers? Yes No 3/8" Thick Dureon Abrasive Resistant Pressure Blocks? Yes No 1/8" Thick Brittle Ceramic Collector Tube Scrapers No Yes 1/8" Thick Brittle Ceramic Pressure Blocks No Yes Single Piece Dureon Replaceable Drive Wheel Rings? Yes No - Individual Ceramic Fingers Single Piece Dureon Replaceable Pulley Wheel Rings? Yes No - Single Piece Aluminum Wheel Quick Release Drive Wheel & Pulley Wheel? Yes No Able To Operate Properly With Safety Cover Removed? No Yes Pinch Points Exposed With Safety Cover Removed? No Yes Easy Access To Drive System & Components? Yes No Modern Belt Drive System Yes No - Chain Drive Safety Shield & Drip Tray Mounted Below Drive Wheel? Yes No Collector Tube Tension Adjustment Feature? Yes No Collector Tube Diameters 3/4" & 1.0" 3/4" Standard & High Speed Units Available? Yes Yes Stainless Steel Models Available? Yes No Epoxy Coating Available? Yes Yes Removal Rate Capacity (Standard Speed) 60 GPH Max. 60 GPH Max. Removal Rate Capacity (High Speed) 120 GPH Max. 120 GPH Max. Oil Lift Capability ±100' ±100' Upgradable to 1.0" Diameter Collector Tube? Note: Information in this table was collected from available sales and technical literature. It represents manufacturers' data only at the time of collection and is merely a guide to general characteristics and capabilities. Yes - Model BG34 Yes - Using SkimTech's DTT01 Upgrade Kit
Model BG01 & BG34 Oil Skimmer Advantages Designed for use with 3/4 or 1.0 diameter collector tubing. Heavy duty lubed for life gear reducer - never requires complete disassembly to maintain. Direct motor coupling to gear reducer - no weak rubber coupling. Designed for years of operation. No regular maintenance required. No lubrication required. Designed for 24/7 continuous use. Industrial quality lubed for life bearings. Safety features designed into the system. Single piece Dureon Drive Wheel rings - no individual fingers to replace. Single piece Dureon Pulley Wheel rings - no need to replace entire wheel. Belt drive system - no lubrication required, no chain to maintain. Quick connect and release Drive and Pulley Wheel coupling - no special tools required. Abrasive resistant Dureon Scraper - will not chip, crack or break. Abrasive resistant Dureon Pressure Blocks - will not chip, crack or break. Collector tube scraper tension adjustment. Performance and Quality Guarantee.
Side by Side Comparison Model BG01 & BG34 Model 6V Using a 3/4 Diameter Collector Tube, Both Skimmers Remove Oil At The Same Removal Rates. Only SkimTech Offers Skimmers With 1/4, 3/4 And 1.0 Diameter Collector Tubes. Which Skimmer is Designed For High Performance And Ease Of Maintenance? Which Skimmer Would You Rather Maintain? Time Is Money - What Is Your Time Worth? The BG01 & BG34 Oil Skimmer Is Clearly A Superior Design That Will Save Time and Money.