Remove Tramp Oil and Extend Coolant Life

Oliver Industrial Sales supplies Oil Skimmers Inc. floating tube oil skimmer systems to recover waste oils from coolant tanks and sumps in Mesquite.

When tramp oil accumulates on the surface of your coolant tanks, parts washers, or wastewater sumps, it fouls cutting fluids, promotes bacterial growth, and increases disposal costs. Oliver Industrial Sales supplies Oil Skimmers Inc. floating tube oil skimmer systems designed to continuously remove tramp oil from industrial fluids at manufacturing facilities in Mesquite. Whether you operate a machine shop, metal fabrication plant, or food processing operation, you need a simple, low-maintenance system that recovers valuable waste oils while extending the life of expensive coolants and reducing the frequency of fluid changeouts.

Floating tube skimmers use a continuous loop of oleophilic tubing that floats on the fluid surface and attracts oil while repelling water. As the tube passes through a wiper assembly, the oil is stripped off and collected in a separate container for disposal or recycling, allowing the tube to return to the tank and continue the removal process. These systems are commonly used in manufacturing facilities across the Dallas–Fort Worth area to maintain clean coolant tanks, reduce odors caused by anaerobic bacteria, and improve surface finish on machined parts by eliminating oil residue that transfers to workpieces.

Contact Oliver Industrial Sales to determine the right skimmer configuration for your coolant or wastewater system in Mesquite.

Continuous Oil Removal Reduces Contamination and Operating Costs

You install a floating tube skimmer by placing the tubing loop in the tank and routing it through a motorized wiper unit that collects the oil. The system runs continuously or on a timer, removing oil as it accumulates without requiring manual skimming or frequent operator intervention. Tube length and motor speed are selected based on tank size and oil volume, with longer tubes and slower speeds used for larger sumps or lower oil loads in facilities across Mesquite.

After installation, you will notice clearer coolant, reduced foaming during machining operations, and fewer odor complaints from operators working near coolant tanks. Clean coolant improves tool life and surface finish by preventing oil films from interfering with cutting fluid performance, and it reduces the growth of bacteria that produce rancid smells and degrade fluid stability.

Oil Skimmers Inc. systems help reduce disposal costs while extending coolant and fluid life by removing the primary contaminant that causes coolant degradation. The simple, low-maintenance design allows continuous operation without filters, pumps, or compressed air, and the recovered oil can be sent for recycling or fuel blending depending on local disposal options and contamination levels.

Most questions involve sizing and expected removal rates.

Choosing the correct oil skimmer requires understanding how much oil accumulates in your tank, how quickly you need to remove it, and whether you have space for a wiper unit and collection container.

How much oil can a floating tube skimmer remove per hour?
Removal rates depend on tube length, motor speed, and oil thickness, typically ranging from one to several gallons per hour. Oliver Industrial Sales can recommend a skimmer size based on your tank volume and oil accumulation rate.
What types of oil can be removed with a floating tube skimmer?
You can remove hydraulic oil, slideway lubricant, machining oils, and most petroleum-based tramp oils. The skimmer works best when the oil floats as a distinct layer and does not emulsify into the coolant.
Why is tramp oil removal important in coolant tanks?
Tramp oil promotes bacterial growth, reduces coolant effectiveness, and causes rancid odors. Removing it extends coolant life, improves machining performance, and reduces disposal frequency and costs.
What maintenance does a floating tube skimmer require?
You need to empty the collection container periodically and inspect the tube for wear or damage. The system has no filters to replace and operates continuously with minimal adjustments.
What types of facilities in Mesquite use oil skimmers?
Machine shops, metal fabrication plants, parts washers, and food processing operations throughout Mesquite rely on floating tube skimmers to maintain clean fluids and reduce disposal costs.

Whether you need to extend coolant life in a single CNC machine or manage tramp oil across an entire manufacturing floor, Oliver Industrial Sales provides Oil Skimmers Inc. systems that deliver continuous removal and cleaner operations. Get in touch to review your tank configuration and oil removal needs in Mesquite.