The Skimerator Coolant Aeration and Oil Removal System is designed to separate tramp oil from machining coolant while aerating the coolant to retard the growth of bacteria.

Three types of skimmer boxes are available:

In shallow sumps with a depth of 5" to 7" the shallow draft box is required. This box can accommodate a coolant level range of 3".

In deeper sumps the deep draft box is recommended. This box accommodates a coolant level range of 5". 

In sumps where coolant level fluctuates more than 5" a floating head box is used.

Three pump systems are available:

A 115v submersible electric pump is used In most applications.

A 230v submersible electric pump is also available.

For high temperature applications, an air pump system is recommended.

How It Operates

Floating oil is skimmed off the top of the coolant in the sump and into the skimmer box where it is pumped to the reservoir. A float in the skimmer box allows only a small amount of surface coolant and oil floating on the coolant to enter the pump inlet hose. A removable trash screen prevents larger metal particles from the entering the pump. The submersible pump forces the oil/coolant mixture into the reservoir where the first stage of aeration takes place as the fluids pour into the baffle assembly. As the coolant/oil mixture settles in the baffle, the oil floats to the top of the reservoir and the cleaner coolant settles to the bottom. As more fluid enters the reservoir, clean coolant is forced through the siphon tube to the hose which returns the coolant to the sump. As the coolant pours into the sump the second stage of aeration takes place. When a significant amount of oil has accumulated in the reservoir the oil is drained by opening the faucet and removing oil until coolant flows from the faucet.

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