Efficient
Removal of Floating Grease and Heavy Oil
The Abanaki Grease Grabber is a dependable
and effective means of removing floating grease and oil from water,
under the most demanding conditions. The Grease Grabber makes
use of the differences in specific gravity and surface tension
between oil and water. These physical characteristics allow the
skimmer belt to attract grease, oil, and other hydrocarbon liquids
as the belt passes through the surface of the water.
The skimmer belt specifically selected
for your application (see Belt
Selection page). Texture pinch rollers pull the belt
over the idler pulley and through the angled wiper blades, where
grease is removed before passing through the pinch rollers. The
grease is rolled off into a heated hopper, which maintains fluidity
for easy drainage through a 4" ID discharge port. Belt tension
is maintained by the weight of a free riding tail pulley. The
tail pulley is tethered to the underside of the Grease Grabber
to prevent accidental loss.
- Removes floating grease
and oil from water
- Elevates skimmed grease
up to 100 feet or more, for easy discharge into drums
- Removes up to 160 gallons
of grease per hour
- Reduces fluid disposal
costs
- Helps meet government
requirements for water discharge
Advantages
- Large,160 gph, removal capacity
- High temperature capability
- Requires only a 28" X 9"
(71.12cm x 22.86cm) mounting area
- Maintains skimming efficiency
with fluctuating fluid level
- Fast set-up, easy cleaning,
and minimal maintenance
- Operates in turbulent liquids
(with optional tail pulley, belt cage and tether assembly)
Rugged Construction for Harsh
Conditions -The construction of the Grease Grabber has a rugged
simplicity that is designed to last 20 years or longer. Belts
are specifically selected for your application (see Belt Selection page).
It can handle liquids between 32F and 212F, with pH between 1
and 13. The motor, gear reducer, and powder coated finish of the
weldments give the Grease Grabber exceptionally long life, even
under the harshest conditions.
Typical
Applications
The Grease Grabber is designed
for extremely demanding applications, such as drainage pits in
primary metal mills, where heavy loads of grease and oil accumulate.
To handle this kind of load, the Grease Grabber uses an oil-filled
gear reducer having bronze gears and ball bearings to drive pressure
rolls with tractor treads that rotate the belt. This heavy duty
drive train will elevate skimmed grease up to 100 feet or more
for easy discharge into drums. The drive unit can be mounted on
a flat surface, or on a boom that suspends the Grease Grabber
over the pit. An optional remote control switch also is available.
- Drainage pits in primary metal
mills and factories
- Underground tanks
- Wastewater sumps
- Parking lots, garages, and service
facilities
- Truck, locomotive, and other
mobile equipment washing facilities
Features
- Designed for the most demanding
conditions
- Corrosion-resistant materials
- Lifts skimmed grease up to 100
feet or more
- Customized belt lengths and
materials
- Belt and wiper materials unaffected
by most greases and oils
- Removable guards and other features
make maintenance a breeze
Product
Photos
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Grease Grabber mounted
on a custom stand
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Custom built Grease Grabber
ready for delivery
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Specifications
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Oil Removal
Rate:
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160 gph (606 lph);
Removal rate is based on Brooks Technology Plexelene 750TM
grease in ordinary water. |
| Motor: |
Fractional hp
TEFC, 115/230 VAC, single phase, 60 Hz, gear motor
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| Heater: |
700 Watt |
| Belt
Material: |
Specifically selected
for your application
(see Belt Selection
page) |
| Belt
Width: |
8 inches (20.3
cm) |
| Belt
Length: |
User specified
(up to 100', measured from the center of head pulley to center
of tail pulley) |
| Wiper
Material: |
CRV standard (other
materials available) |
| Mounting
Method: |
Flat surface mount
is standard (boom mast mount optional) |
| Mounting
Area: |
Appx. 28"
X 9" (71.12 cm X 22.86 cm) |
| Weight: |
Complete drive
unit without tail pulley or belt: Appx. 240 lbs. (109 kg).
Two lifting hooks installed on drive unit.
Tail pulley: 10 lbs (4.5 kg) |
| Options
(Specify): |
316 Stainless
Steel Housing
Boom mast mounting
Remote ON/OFF switch
Tail pulley, belt cage and teather assembly for turbulent
liquids
Timers |
| Operating
Limits*: |
Temperature: 125o
F (52o C) with elastomer belt.
212o F (100o C)
with corrosion-resistant steel belt.
pH of liquid: Between 1 and 13 for ambient temperatures. |
Standard
Configuration: |
The Abanaki Grease
Grabber is supplied with a hinged motor guard, raised by
a gas spring when released. An additional guard covers the
drive roll area. Other
standard componentry includes a fixed wiper blade assembly,
skimmer belt, tail
pulley and ON/OFF push-button control with indicator lamp.
The unit comes with
assembly instructions. |
* Operating limits refer to liquid
temperature. Consult the factory for advice on your particular
operating conditions.
