--- title: Oil Skimmers, Inc. Blog | remove oil description: remove oil | Removing oil from process water, coolant, and wastewater in all industries --- [![OSI-Logo-for-Salesforce.png](https://blog.oilskim.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OSI-Logo-for-Salesforce.png?width=224&height=45&name=OSI-Logo-for-Salesforce.png "OSI-Logo-for-Salesforce.png")](http://www.oilskim.com/) ![icon-phone](https://blog.oilskim.com/hs-fs/file-219300840-png/images/icon-phone.png) +1 (440) 237-4600 # Oil Removal Solutions Blog ## [4 Variables That Can Impact the Efficiency of Your Oil/Water Separator](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/4-variables-that-can-impact-the-efficiency-of-your-oil/water-separator) Posted by [David Cehlar](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/david-cehlar) on Jan 24, 2019 2:49:32 PM Removing oil from any industrial process is important. Animal fats, grease and petroleum-based oils all have a significant impact on both overall maintenance and environmental compliance of an operation. Hence why oil refineries, chemical plants, steel mills and many other types of companies throughout the world use oil/water separators. This flow-through device takes advantage of the fact that oil has a lower density than water, causing it to float on the water’s surface, to separate oil from the wastewater. But isolating the waste oil is only part of the wastewater treatment equation. An area where oil/water separators commonly fall short is efficient removal of the oil after the separation occurs. **This is where ****[oil skimming](https://www.oilskim.com/benefits-of-oil-skimming)**** comes in.** [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/4-variables-that-can-impact-the-efficiency-of-your-oil/water-separator) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/4-variables-that-can-impact-the-efficiency-of-your-oil/water-separator#comments) Topics: [remove oil](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/remove-oil), [oil skimmer](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/oil-skimmer), [oil water seprators](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/oil-water-seprators) ## [What Happens to the Environment (and Your Business) When You Don't Properly Dispose Oil](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/what-happens-to-the-environment-and-your-business-when-you-dont-properly-dispose-oil) Posted by [Jim Petrucci](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/jim-petrucci) on Nov 14, 2018 1:46:54 PM Now, more than ever, we are aware of the environmental consequences of our actions. Both individuals and organizations are dedicated to adhering to ecological rules and regulations designed to mitigate environmental damage. One of the many problems that environmentalists face is **waste oil recycling and disposal.** According to the [EPA](https://www.epa.gov/recycle/managing-reusing-and-recycling-used-oil), “...used oil from one oil change can contaminate one million gallons of fresh water — a years’ supply for 50 people!” Problems mainly arise when used oil isn't properly disposed. Such oil can pollute rivers, harm plants, affect wildlife and seep through the ground, potentially contaminating drinking water. That is why processes that remove excess oil from wastewater, like [oil skimming](https://www.oilskim.com/benefits-of-oil-skimming), are so important for running an ecologically friendly business. [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/what-happens-to-the-environment-and-your-business-when-you-dont-properly-dispose-oil) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/what-happens-to-the-environment-and-your-business-when-you-dont-properly-dispose-oil#comments) Topics: [EPA](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/epa), [remove oil](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/remove-oil), [oil skimming](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/oil-skimming), [environmental](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/environmental) ## [6 Implications Your Facility May Face if Oil Is Not Removed from Water](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/6-implications-your-facility-may-face-if-oil-is-not-separated-from-water) Posted by [Guy Flynn](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/guy-flynn) on Nov 6, 2018 12:33:21 PM Water plays an important role in most industrial processes and is often mixed with oil as a result. Removing oil from water early and often by way of skimming is key in maintaining a healthy process. In fact, if ignored, oily water could be **detrimental to your productivity, reputation, and ultimately, your bottom-line. ** In this post, we’ll present six potential consequences[ if oil is not separated and removed from water](https://www.oilskim.com/benefits-of-oil-skimming) early in the water treatment process. [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/6-implications-your-facility-may-face-if-oil-is-not-separated-from-water) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/6-implications-your-facility-may-face-if-oil-is-not-separated-from-water#comments) Topics: [EPA](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/epa), [remove oil](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/remove-oil), [reduce cost](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/reduce-cost), [process](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/process) ## [Did You Know? Oil Skimming Can Reduce Operational Costs](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/how-oil-skimming-can-reduce-costs) Posted by [Jim Hebert](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/jim-hebert) on Oct 25, 2018 10:05:00 AM In just about every industrial process on earth, whether it’s [making steel](https://www.oilskim.com/industries-and-applications/steel-production.htm) or [cosmetics](https://www.oilskim.com/solutions-library/case-histories/white-oil-producer-api-separators), [food processing](https://www.oilskim.com/industries-and-applications/food-and-beverage.htm), [mining](https://www.oilskim.com/industries-and-applications/mining.htm), [railroads](https://www.oilskim.com/industries-and-applications/railroad.htm), or construction, water plays an important role in a company’s operations. [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/how-oil-skimming-can-reduce-costs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/how-oil-skimming-can-reduce-costs#comments) Topics: [remove oil](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/remove-oil), [oil skimmer](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/oil-skimmer), [tube skimmers](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/tube-skimmers), [reduce cost](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/reduce-cost) ## [Cleaning Up: Oil Skimmers has Helped Manufacturers Remove Oil from their Water for Half-a-Century](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/oil-skimmers-has-helped-manufacturers-remove-oil-from-their-water-for-half-a-century) Posted by [Alan Dorich](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/alan-dorich) on Mar 29, 2018 12:25:06 PM AS PUBLISHED IN [MANUFACTURING TODAY MAGAZINE](http://www.manufacturing-today.com/) | VOLUME 18, ISSUE 1 When some think about oil on water, they think only of oil spills in open water. “But mixing oil and water is quite common in the manufacturing world,” Jim Petrucci says. “People who use water to any degree in manufacturing are going to get oil in it, whether it’s on purpose or by accident,” he explains. When manufacturers want to remove the oil from the surface of the water, they turn to Oil Skimmers Inc. Petrucci is the vice president of the Cleveland-based company, which provides oil skimmers and oil removal systems to manufacturers, as well as [power plants](https://www.oilskim.com/industries-and-applications/power-generation-plants.htm), [food plants](https://www.oilskim.com/industries-and-applications/food-and-beverage.htm), [mines](https://www.oilskim.com/industries-and-applications/mining.htm) and [military bases](https://www.oilskim.com/industries-and-applications/military.htm). [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/oil-skimmers-has-helped-manufacturers-remove-oil-from-their-water-for-half-a-century) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/oil-skimmers-has-helped-manufacturers-remove-oil-from-their-water-for-half-a-century#comments) Topics: [tramp oil](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/tramp-oil), [coolants](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/coolants), [remove oil](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/remove-oil), [parts washer](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/parts-washer) ## [Potato Chip Plant Removes 104,000 Gallons of Oil from Wastewater Annually](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/potato-chip-plant-removes-104000-gallons-of-oil-from-wastewater-annually) Posted by [Guy Flynn](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/guy-flynn) on Jul 9, 2015 11:50:59 AM #### *Oil skimmer reduces cost, increases performance and decreases material waste * [Food](https://www.oilskim.com/industries-and-applications/food-and-beverage.htm) manufacturers are tasked with managing oil in the wastewater from their manufacturing processes on an ongoing basis.  Recently, a privately-held snack food manufacturer that produces potato chips established a goal to increase chip production by 20 percent. However, increasing production also meant increasing the amount of cooking oil discharged into the wastewater from washing the fryers used to cook the chips. As one of the largest water consumers within its municipality—discharging an average of 180,000 gallons per day—the potato chip plant needed to cost-effectively and efficiently remove the cooking oil from its wastewater to remain compliant with the municipality’s wastewater regulations. [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/potato-chip-plant-removes-104000-gallons-of-oil-from-wastewater-annually) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/potato-chip-plant-removes-104000-gallons-of-oil-from-wastewater-annually#comments) Topics: [food industry](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/food-industry), [model 6v](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/model-6v), [oil skimmers](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/oil-skimmers), [remove oil](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/remove-oil), [potato chips](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/potato-chips), [snack food](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/snack-food) [All posts](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/all) ### Subscribe via E-mail ### Latest Posts ### Follow Oil Skimmers, Inc. ### Skimmer types, sizes and models ##### Oil Skimmers, Inc. 12800 York Road North Roylaton, OH 44133 USA ## +1 (440) 237-4600 [![](https://blog.oilskim.com/hs-fs/file-218800934-png/images/contact-btn.png)](http://www.oilskim.com/contact-us) ![footer-logo](https://blog.oilskim.com/hs-fs/hub/270257/file-218815054.png) [Privacy Policy](http://www.oilskim.com/privacy-policy) | [Oil Skimmers, Inc. is an investment of **Danville Partners, LLC.**](http://www.danvillepartners.com)