Big Ass Belt Skimmer-BABS

Heavy Duty Industrial Grade Belt Skimmer
Belt skimmers: Need a tough reliable high quality industrial grade oil skimmer?
SkimOil's Big ASS Belt Skimmer (BABS) is a VERY heavy duty belt skimmer designed to survive severe service conditions. These rugged high recovery rate skimmers are available with ​8, 12 & 24” wide belts

Don't confuse this Big ASS Belt Skimmer with any of the smaller rinky-dink belt skimmers that work for a while.. BABS is serious industrial equipment.

Recovery rates between 2-180 GPH.  
Depending on belt size, type of oil and conditions.
8", 12" and 24" Belts Available. Click here for spec sheet.
BABS (Big Ass Belt Skimmer Brochure)
How does it work? The unit is positioned and supported over where you want to collect the oil: The endless belt loop is suspended from the motor pulley, with the lower portion immersed on the tail pulley in the oil supporting liquid. As the belt descends to the lower/tail pulley in the liquid, the oil adheres to both sides of the belt which then continues upward where the staggered belt wipers blades shave the oil off the belt. The recovered oil drains into a trough for gravity draining to your storage tank.

This BABS operates unattended in any tranquil area where the oil can collect, and the system continuously recovers this floating oil for disposal or reclamation. The oil is highly attractive to and sticks to the belt and the water is pretty much repelled by the belt From light oils like diesel fuel, and lube oils, crude all the way to the heaviest bunker type of oils, the BABS can remove them.   
The TEST : For BABS or our other selective oil skimmers we have to know that your oil WILL STICK TO PLASTIC.      TEST IT so we can be sure.
  
Why use the Big ASS Belt Skimmer? It's simple, effective and designed to outlast your plant or operation and maybe even you and me. With our 8/12/24” wide belts, lube oil recovery rates range from 10-100 GPH

Totally Enclosed Drive Unit
The Big Ass Belt Skimmer features a totally enclosed drive unit mounted inside the housing. The compact design provides easy drive access, excellent drive protection and maximum personnel safety. The entire drive unit is protected from weather, dirt and contaminants.
Easy Maintenance
The Big Ass Belt Skimmer is provided with a full-width hinge door for easy access to all working components. The endless belt can be removed for repair or replacement without disassembling the unit, minimizing maintenance. The wiper assembly is self-adjusting to compensate for wear. Constant pressure and alignment with the belt are assured.
Automatic Belt Tracking
The Big ASS Belt Skimmer incorporates a specially designed drive pulley that eliminates belt tracking problems. Unlike other recovery units, periodic tracking adjustments are not required on the Skimoil unit. This unique feature eliminates complicated adjustable bearing assemblies and their associated maintenance procedures.                                              
Special Features
  • Heavy gauge steel construction with welded seams and lifting hooks provides rugged durability. Special construction materials and coatings are available.
  • Large, easy to open access doors for all serviceable areas.
  • Heated enclosure. For use in extreme cold the 12" and 24" models can incorporate insulated panels and an electric infrared or steam heater.
  • An optional controller is available for variable speed operation.
  • Complete electrical controls to meet customer requirements are available
  • Why get your Big Ass Belt Skimmer from SkimOil?
  • Quality Assurance Engineering & Fabrication   
  • Shop Assembly & Testing for Reduced Installation Cost 
  • Dedicated Parts & Service Department for Continued Support 
  • We can furnish registered ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Quality Systems 
  • 20 + Years of Experience With Oil Skimming & Oil Recovery Systems