--- title: Oil Skimmers, Inc. Blog | scale pit description: scale pit | 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 ## [Steel Mills: Removing Oil from Scale Pits](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/steel-mills-keeping-scale-pit-oil-free) Posted by [David Cehlar](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/david-cehlar) on May 1, 2019 9:34:30 AM Steelmaking is a competitive industry with a wide range of external factors that could inhibit operations. These include global market conditions, raw material prices, environmental standards and government regulations. Luckily, there are ways in which the operation of steel mills can be significantly improved with a small investment. One of the easiest ways to achieve that is by installing an effective and efficient [oil removal](https://www.oilskim.com/benefits-of-oil-skimming) system. Manufacturing steel produces a large amount of both solid and oily waste that get mixed into the wastewater. By implementing proper water treatment and oil skimming systems, a substantial part of these materials can be recovered and potentially reused. At the most basic level, [removing oil from water in your scale pit](https://www.oilskim.com/industries-and-applications/steel-production.htm) or discharge ponds will help your steel plant run more effectively and efficiently. [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/steel-mills-keeping-scale-pit-oil-free) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/steel-mills-keeping-scale-pit-oil-free#comments) Topics: [steel industry](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/steel-industry), [scale pit](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/scale-pit) ## [Should you Choose a Complete, All-In-One Oil Removal Solution? (Video)](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/should-you-choose-a-complete-all-in-one-oil-removal-solution-video) Posted by [Jim Hebert](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/jim-hebert) on Jan 10, 2019 3:06:03 PM After learning about the [benefits of oil skimming](https://www.oilskim.com/benefits-of-oil-skimming) and deciding to remove oil from water in your application, you’re faced with a decision: [which type of skimmer is best](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/which-type-of-oil-skimmer-works-best) for your particular application? Companies that install an oil skimming solution reap immediate benefits—lowering their [ecological footprint](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/4-ways-oil-skimming-addresses-environmental-concerns), reducing [maintenance requirements](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/how-effective-oil-skimming-cuts-maintenance-costs-and-machine-downtime) and an improving their overall wastewater treatment process, all while [increasing profits](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/how-oil-skimming-can-reduce-costs). But in order to maximize these benefits, choosing an appropriate system is key. [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/should-you-choose-a-complete-all-in-one-oil-removal-solution-video) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/should-you-choose-a-complete-all-in-one-oil-removal-solution-video#comments) Topics: [oil removal](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/oil-removal), [skim oil](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/skim-oil), [orts](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/orts), [scale pit](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/scale-pit), [oil skimmer](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/oil-skimmer) ## [Four Benefits of Removing Oil from Water in the Steel Manufacturing Industry](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/four-benefits-of-removing-oil-from-water-in-the-steel-manufacturing-industry) Posted by [Jim Petrucci](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/jim-petrucci) on Apr 15, 2015 9:30:07 AM #### *[**Turn captured oil into captured revenue**](https://blog.oilskim.com/bid/330673/how-tube-skimmers-can-turn-waste-oil-into-black-gold)* In the [steel manufacturing industry](https://www.oilskim.com/industries-and-applications/steel-production.htm), waterborne oil is a pervasive issue. Mill managers, maintenance managers and process engineers are under pressure to keep facilities up and running, and on budget. However, the nature of steel manufacturing poses its own unique set of challenges for effective oil removal. It’s a high capital, continuous process that’s tough on equipment and uses large amounts of water. Effectively removing oil from water not only helps plants run better overall—it can pay off in many ways. Consider these four top benefits of removing oil from water and coolant fluid during steel manufacturing processes: [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/four-benefits-of-removing-oil-from-water-in-the-steel-manufacturing-industry) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/four-benefits-of-removing-oil-from-water-in-the-steel-manufacturing-industry#comments) Topics: [steel industry](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/steel-industry), [oil removal](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/oil-removal), [model 6v](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/model-6v), [scale pit](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/scale-pit) [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)