--- title: Oil Skimmers, Inc. Blog | tube skimmers description: tube skimmers | 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 ## [Get An Up-Close Look at the Tube-Type Oil Skimmer (VIDEO)](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/up-close-look-tube-type-oil-skimmer-video) Posted by [Jim Hebert](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/jim-hebert) on Mar 28, 2019 9:52:59 AM Oil plays a part in just about every industrial process on earth. While oil can play crucial and beneficial role in industrial operations, it can also cause many challenges once it has served its purpose and ends up in the wastewater stream.  To increase the efficiency of wastewater treatment processes and maintain environmental compliance, [organizations must first remove the oil](https://www.oilskim.com/benefits-of-oil-skimming) before repurposing it or the water, before discharging water to the municipality, and before chemical treatment or filtration of the water.  If not removed continuously and effectively, oil in wastewater can cause equipment malfunction, process inefficiencies, undesirable working environments, fines from the municipality and/or the EPA, and increase downtime and maintenance. [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/up-close-look-tube-type-oil-skimmer-video) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/up-close-look-tube-type-oil-skimmer-video#comments) Topics: [model 5H](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/model-5h), [oil skimmer](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/oil-skimmer), [tube skimmers](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/tube-skimmers), [video](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/video) ## [How Do Tube Type Oil Skimmers Work? (Video)](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/how-do-brill-tube-type-oil-skimmers-work-video) Posted by [Guy Flynn](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/guy-flynn) on Dec 21, 2018 10:35:01 AM You’re probably aware of [why skimming oil is important](https://www.oilskim.com/benefits-of-oil-skimming), but do you know how skimmers actually collect oil? Are you certain the type of skimmer you’re using is the best choice? There are a handful of different oil skimming solutions, but we will focus on the most efficient and reliable system—[tube-type oil skimmers](https://www.oilskim.com/why-the-tube). #### How the Oil Skimmer Works The Brill® tube skimmer type uses a special closed-loop Free-Floating Collector Tube™ that is designed to attract oil but not water. The collector tube is slowly drawn across the surface of the wastewater, and this movement creates a current to pull oil in. The oil-covered tube then passes through special ceramic scrapers that clean the tube of the waste oil, collecting it in a container. From there, the cleaned tube then returns to the tank to continue collecting oil. [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/how-do-brill-tube-type-oil-skimmers-work-video) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/how-do-brill-tube-type-oil-skimmers-work-video#comments) Topics: [floating tube](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/floating-tube), [floating debris](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/floating-debris), [tube skimmers](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/tube-skimmers), [video](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/video) ## [Make Your Manufacturing Process More Economical Today](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/make-your-manufacturing-process-more-economical-today) Posted by [Guy Flynn](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/guy-flynn) on Oct 30, 2018 10:18:56 AM Inadequate oil removal equipment could be costing your manufacturing company money. In this post, we discuss how [tube type oil skimmers](https://www.oilskim.com/why-the-tube)—those that use a closed-loop tube on the water’s surface to attract floating oil or grease—can save you money compared to alternatives. ### **1. Efficiently**** Removes Oil** Because they can’t get clogged with floating debris (leaves, sticks, etc.), tube skimmers consistently outperform fixed oil skimmers (belt, drum and disc) at efficiently and reliably removing petroleum-based oil, fats, greases, and oily wastes on the water’s surface. The tube simply snakes around the water, moving the debris aside, as it removes the oil. ### **2. Lowers Filtration, Water Treatment and Disposal Costs** Effective oil removal translates into less costs related to filtration, chemicals and other forms of secondary water treatment. And it doesn’t stop there. Since tube skimmers capture and concentrate waste oil with little-to-no free water, disposal costs are also less. Higher waste oil concentrations lessens the volume and cost of vacuum collection, and off-site recycling or disposal. [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/make-your-manufacturing-process-more-economical-today) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/make-your-manufacturing-process-more-economical-today#comments) Topics: [why the tube?](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/why-the-tube), [tube skimmers](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/tube-skimmers), [reduce cost](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/reduce-cost), [Manufacturing Cost Cutting](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/manufacturing-cost-cutting), [Tube Oil Skimming](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/tube-oil-skimming) ## [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) ## [Super-duty tube type oil skimmer delivers instant ROI for salt water disposal facility](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/super-duty-tube-type-oil-skimmer-delivers-instant-roi-for-salt-water-disposal-facility) Posted by [Guy Flynn](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/guy-flynn) on Mar 1, 2018 4:06:57 PM [Salt water](https://www.oilskim.com/industries-and-applications/oil-drilling-salt-water-disposal.htm) is a byproduct of oil and natural gas extraction. Typically, the salt water contains residual oil. For companies involved in the disposal of salt water, removing the residual oil from the water offers potentially significant economic benefit. One salt water disposal facility successfully used a [Model 6V Brill](https://www.oilskim.com/oil-skimmers/model-6v)® oil skimmer with the free floating collector tube, from Oil Skimmers, Inc. to remove oil from its disposal pit. The Model 6V performed flawlessly and provided significant economic benefits and an ROI measured in weeks, not months or years. The disposal facilities’ business grew to the point where additional oil removal capability was required. In response to the need, Oil Skimmers, Inc. offered the heavy duty, high capacity [Model 7V Brill](https://www.oilskim.com/oil-skimmers/model-7v)® tube-type oil skimmer. [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/super-duty-tube-type-oil-skimmer-delivers-instant-roi-for-salt-water-disposal-facility) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/super-duty-tube-type-oil-skimmer-delivers-instant-roi-for-salt-water-disposal-facility#comments) Topics: [floating tube](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/floating-tube), [why the tube?](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/why-the-tube), [frac water](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/frac-water), [tube skimmers](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/tube-skimmers), [model 7v](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/model-7v), [brill](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/brill), [wastewater disposal](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/wastewater-disposal) ## [How to order, install and care for the tube on your oil skimmer](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/how-to-order-install-and-care-for-the-tube-on-your-oil-skimmer) Posted by [Jim Petrucci](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/jim-petrucci) on Feb 9, 2018 11:15:42 AM Our line of Brill® tube type oil skimmers feature our free-floating oil collector tube, made from our unique formula which creates a tube that loves oil. The tube is designed to be able to withstand the most abusive industrial environments involving changes in shape, movement, temperature, and chemical interaction. Upon placing your order, we select, cut, and weld the tube, at the length specific to your application. #### To ensure your skimmer continues to perform as designed, always order your replacement tubes directly from Oil Skimmers, Inc. [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/how-to-order-install-and-care-for-the-tube-on-your-oil-skimmer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/how-to-order-install-and-care-for-the-tube-on-your-oil-skimmer#comments) Topics: [floating tube](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/floating-tube), [collector tube](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/collector-tube), [why the tube?](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/why-the-tube), [oil skimmer](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/oil-skimmer), [tube skimmers](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/tube-skimmers), [brill](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/brill) ## [After 5 Decades, Brill® Tube Type Oil Skimmers are Still the Best](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/after-5-decades-brill-tube-type-oil-skimmers-are-still-the-best) Posted by [Guy Flynn](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/author/guy-flynn) on Jan 22, 2018 11:49:40 AM For 50 years, Oil Skimmers, Inc. has designed and developed oil skimmers, oil removal systems, and custom engineered solutions for over 35,000 applications in all industries, in 119 countries around the world. Our company's founder invented the tube type oil skimmer to ensure efficient, effective oil removal in any application, small or large. Five decades later, we offer a full line of industrial oil removal equipment as well as custom engineering capabilities to meet every oil removal need. **The original Brill tube type oil skimmer remains a very important and versatile element of our product line, and is still one of the best methods available to remove oil from industrial process water and wastewater. Its design, rugged construction, durability, versatility, efficiency, and effectiveness is unsurpassed.** [Read More](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/after-5-decades-brill-tube-type-oil-skimmers-are-still-the-best) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/after-5-decades-brill-tube-type-oil-skimmers-are-still-the-best#comments) Topics: [model 6v](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/model-6v), [model 5H](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/model-5h), [why the tube?](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/why-the-tube), [model 1H](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/model-1h), [tube skimmers](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/tube-skimmers), [model 7v](https://blog.oilskim.com/blog/topic/model-7v) [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)