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Efficient oil removal. Proven industrial reliability.

Baldwin Industrial Systems supplies and manufactures belt and tube oil skimmers designed to remove surface oils, grease, and floating debris from industrial water.

Built for long service life and dependable operation, these systems help reduce disposal costs, protect downstream equipment, and support environmental compliance across Australian industries.

Belt & Tube Oil Skimmers for Wastewater Treatment

Simple, effective oil removal for industrial applications.

Oil skimmers are an essential part of wastewater and process-water management.

By removing oils early in the treatment process, they extend fluid life, reduce maintenance, and prevent contamination of downstream systems such as coalescing plate separators, DAF units, or filtration skids.

Baldwin offers both belt skimmers and tube skimmers, with configurations that can be adapted to match tank depth, pit size, surface area, and site layout.

How Oil Skimmers Work

Oleophilic recovery with continuous, low-maintenance operation.

All Baldwin oil skimmers use oleophilic (oil-attracting) materials to lift surface oil from water before it emulsifies or settles.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Contact:
    An oleophilic belt or tube attracts oils and floating contaminants as it passes through the water’s surface. 
  2. Extraction:
    The belt or tube moves through a drive unit, lifting the collected oil out of the pit or tank. 
  3. Scraping:
    A scraper assembly removes the oil and directs it into a collection tray or waste-oil tank. 
  4. Continuous Operation:
    The system runs on a simple drive mechanism, allowing low-maintenance, energy-efficient recovery. 

Types of Skimmers

  • Belt Oil Skimmers
    Compact and ideal where access or clearance is limited. 
  • Tube Oil Skimmers
    Use a continuous loop to cover wide or irregular surface areas. 

Each unit can be supplied with custom stands, decanters, tanks, control panels, and fabricated mounting options to match site requirements.

Key Advantages of Belt & Tube Oil Skimmers

Durable construction. Long-term value.

  • Prevents filter and pump blockages in machining and workshop environments
  • Recovers skimmed oils for reuse (fuel or lubrication)
  • Low-maintenance design with optional stands and mounting kits
  • Extends coolant life and reduces disposal frequency 
  • Effective pre-treatment for coalescers, DAFs, and separators

Abanaki Skimmer Range

Global quality. Local Baldwin support.

Baldwin supplies and supports the Abanaki range of industrial oil skimmers; trusted globally since 1949 for performance, durability, and ease of maintenance.

The range includes:

  • Mighty Mini
    Compact belt skimmer for tight spaces. 
  • Model 4 & Model 8
    Heavy-duty industrial belt skimmers. 
  • Oil Viper Tube Skimmer
    Tube lengths up to 100 ft for large pits, tanks, and open areas. 

Baldwin pairs Abanaki units with Australian-made control panels, fabricated stands, decanters, and waste-oil tanks, creating complete turnkey systems.

Industries Served

Versatile oil removal across Australian industry.

Belt and tube oil skimmers are widely used in:

  • Mining & Resources
  • Automotive & Manufacturing
  • Food Processing & Packaging
  • Workshops & Mechanical Plants
  • Wastewater Treatment Facilities
  • Environmental wells, ponds, tanks, and dams

For non-standard applications, Baldwin engineers can design a custom configuration.

Why Choose Baldwin

Compliance without compromise.

With more than 35 years of experience, Baldwin provides industrial oil skimming solutions backed by:

  • Australian-made fabrication and components
  • Proven performance across mining, food, manufacturing, and infrastructure
  • National service and spare parts support
  • End-to-end engineering and project management

Get Started

Reduce waste. Recover value.

Speak with Baldwin Industrial Systems to find the right belt or tube oil skimmer for your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a tube oil skimmer?

A tube oil skimmer uses a continuous loop of oleophilic tubing to attract and lift oils from the water’s surface. The tube feeds into a drive unit where the oil is scraped off for collection and disposal or reuse.

How do belt oil skimmers work?

A belt oil skimmer uses an oil-attracting belt that passes through the water surface, lifting oils and grease into a scraper assembly for recovery.

What’s the difference between a tube and a belt skimmer?

Tube skimmers can cover larger or irregular surface areas, while belt skimmers are compact and suited to tighter spaces or smaller tanks.

Can oil skimmers be customised?

Yes. Baldwin provides custom stands, decanters, tanks, mounting frames, and control panels to match tank depth, pit layout, and system integration requirements.

What industries use belt and tube oil skimmers?

Common industries include mining, food processing, automotive, manufacturing, mechanical workshops, and environmental sites.

What is the oil removal capacity?

Depending on the model and setup, removal rates range from approximately 4 to 750 litres per hour.

Why choose Abanaki skimmers supplied by Baldwin?

Abanaki skimmers are globally recognised for durability and low maintenance. Baldwin supplies these units locally and integrates them with Australian-made fabrication and service support.