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Reliable surface oil removal for industrial and environmental applications.

Baldwin’s Skim-Pak Floating Oil Skimmers and Decanters are engineered to efficiently remove surface oils, scum and floating debris from water across a range of industrial and environmental settings.

Built in Australia and designed for compliance, each system offers versatile performance, minimal maintenance and rugged reliability.

Where Can Floating Oil Skimmers Be Used?

Versatile solutions for surface oil removal.

Baldwin’s Skim-Pak Floating Oil Skimmers are widely used in:

  • Ponds, lakes and dams
  • Petroleum refineries
  • Food processing facilities

These systems perform reliably across varied water conditions, from calm ponds to process tanks, maintaining consistent performance even with fluctuating flow or turbulence.

Why Choose Baldwin Skim-Pak Floating Oil Skimmers?

Proven innovation.

Baldwin is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the Skim-Pak Floating Oil Skimmer and Decanter range in Australia and South East Asia.

Each system uses a patented flow-control weir, allowing precise adjustment of the skimming depth and consistent removal of floating contaminants.

Unlike Belt & Tube Oil Skimmers, which remove oil adhering to an oleophilic surface, Skim-Pak units operate as non-selective skimmers using a 360° skimming action via a flow-control weir, drawing in surface contaminants regardless of oil type.

Key advantages:

  • Automatic adjustment to flow-rate changes
  • Maintains stable surface level and consistent skimming depth
  • Ideal for batch reactors, clarifiers and sequencing tanks

Skim-Pak systems can also be integrated into a complete wastewater treatment train, including Clarifiers, Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Systems, Coalescing Plate Separators, or Filtration & Polishing Media.

Benefits of Baldwin Skim-Pak Floating Oil Skimmers

Efficient design. Proven performance.

  • Turbulent-proof and suited for oceans, rivers, lakes and ponds
  • Automatic operation with minimal supervision
  • Rugged construction and corrosion-resistant materials
  • No recurring consumables or replacement parts
  • Environmentally friendly with minimal waste

Applications & Flow Rates

Designed for flexibility and performance.

Baldwin’s Skim-Pak Skimmers and Decanters are ideal for use in:

  • Storage tanks (up to 2,000,000 litres)
  • Settling ponds
  • Oil-water recovery in refineries
  • Food harvesting and processing
  • Emergency spill response in oceans, lakes and ponds
  • Wastewater and stormwater treatment plants

Flow capacity:

From 1,000 L/hr to 660,000 L/hr, making them suitable for both small-scale and large industrial or municipal operations.

Units are available in stainless steel, marine-grade aluminium, and ABS plastic, ensuring durability and compatibility across diverse applications.

Accessories & Options

Complete configurations for every site.

Each Baldwin Skim-Pak system can be paired with:

  • Pumps
  • Mounting rails and stands
  • Swing arms for skimmers and decanters (stainless steel)
  • Hose floats
  • Actuated valves
  • Multiple model configurations for varied flow rates

Why Choose Baldwin

Compliance without compromise.

With over 35 years of experience in industrial water and wastewater treatment, Baldwin delivers engineered reliability and verified compliance across Australia.

  • Australian-made systems meeting EPA and discharge standards
  • Proven performance across food, manufacturing, and energy industries
  • Supported by qualified technicians and national service coverage
  • Backed by end-to-end engineering, fabrication and project management

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a floating oil skimmer work?

It removes surface oil and floating debris using a 360° skimming action via a flow-control weir that draws in contaminants as they accumulate on the water surface.

How does a floating oil/water separator decanting system work?

The decanter automatically adjusts to maintain a consistent water level and discharge rate, separating surface oil or solids while minimising turbulence.

What are the advantages of the Baldwin floating skimmers?

They are low-maintenance, corrosion-resistant, and suitable for high or low flow conditions without manual adjustment.

What applications are floating oil skimmers and decanters used in?

Commonly in ponds, refineries, municipal wastewater treatment plants, and emergency spill response.

Is a floating skimmer or decanter unit right for my site?

Our engineers can assess your tank volume, contaminant load and discharge conditions to recommend the optimal configuration.