The
Tote-It's patented design is a dependable and effective means
of removing oil from water. The single assembly unit can be used
in any application where 115 VAC, 60 Hz power is available.
The Tote-It utilizes a continuous
belt and wiper to remove up to 12 gallons of oil per hour from
the fluid surface. The belt operates on a motor and pulley system
attached to a stabilizer bar that is immersed in the contaminated
liquid. After traveling over the head pulley, the belt passes
through tandem wiper blades where oil is scraped off both sides
of the belt, and discharged through a 1-1/4 in. ID hose. The tail
pulley has flanges which allow it to roll freely on the inside
of the belt without becoming dislodged. It does not need to be
fastened to the tank.
Oil skimming makes use of the differences
in specific gravity and surface tension between oil and water.
These physical characteristics allow the belt to attract oil and
other hydrocarbon liquids from the surface of the fluid.
The Tote-It is especially well
suited for parts washing and machining center applications. By
removing surface oil from a wash tank, the parts will not be recontaminated
as they are withdrawn. Removing tramp oil from a coolant tank
prevents excessive smoke and fumes due to oil burning during cutting
operations. It also reduces bacteria growth in the tank, along
with the resulting odor.
Features
- Most inexpensive way to remove
oil from water
- Tote-It is easily hand carried
to the source of the problem
- Saves coolants by removing tramp
oil
- Conserves parts wash water and
prevents recontamination of parts as they are removed from wash
tank
- Prevents plugging of spray heads
and filters
- Reduces fluid disposal costs
andhelps meet government requirements for water discharge
- Skimmed oil can be recycled
and reused as a lubricant or fuel
- Avaliable in 1", 2"
or 4" belt widths for efficient oil removal
Advantages
- Multiple site usage easily moved
from one place to another
- 36 lb., single unit portability
- A single unit elevates and separates
oil
- Effective in turbulent fluids
- Can be used in tanks as shallow
as a few inches
- Requires no tank modifications
in most applications
- Maintains skimming efficiency
in fluctuating fluid levels
- Easy mounting and fast cleaning,
with minimal maintenance
Rugged Construction for
Harsh Conditions: The Tote-It has been designed to last
for many years. Belts are specifically selected for your application
(see Belt Selection
page). A tough power train keeps the Tote-It running under the
most severe conditions. With the proper configuration the Tote-It
can handle liquid temperatures up to 212½F, and the pH of the
fluid can range from 1 to 13.
Where
to Use It
The Tote-It is designed for those
applications where multiple tanks can take advantage of a single
portable unit. It also can be used in permanent installations
with limited access areas, such as small parts washers and machining
center coolant tanks. Typical applications include:
- Wastewater sumps
- Parts washers
- Coolant systems
- Heat treating fluids
- Food processing plants
- Parking lots, garages, and service
facilities
- Aircraft service areas and tarmac
runoff
- Truck, locomotive, and other
mobile equipment washing facilities
Product
Photos
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A really portable Tote-It
|
Mounted in a
wastewater recovery tank |
Specifications
| Oil
Removal Rate: |
12gph (45.6 lph) with 4 in.(
10 cm) wide belt
6 gph (22.8 lph) with 2 in.( 5 cm) wide belt
3 gph (11.4 lph) with 1 in.(2.5 cm) wide belt
(Removal rate is based on 30 weight oil in water.) |
| Motor: |
Fractional hp gear motor,
115VAC, 60 Hz |
| Belt
Width: |
Specify 4 in. (10 cm), 2 in.
(5 cm), or 1 in. (2.5 cm) |
| Belt
Length: |
User specified (up to 10') |
| Belt
Material: |
Specifically selected for
your application
(see Belt Selection
page) |
| Wiper: |
Nitrile standard; CRV rubber,
UHC rubber and Ceramic optional. Specify wiper material based
on temperature and fluid compatibility. |
| Mounting
Method: |
Flat base mount with oil discharge
through a 1-1/4 in. I.D. hose. See installation drawing. |
| Mounting
Area: |
See installation drawing. |
| Weights: |
Complete assembly with stabilizer
bar, tail pulley, and steel belt: 1 in. : average 30 lbs.
(13.6 kg)
2 in. : average 34 lbs. (15.4 kg)
4 in. : average 36 lbs. (16.3 kg)
( Note: optional hose w/clamp and adapter weighs 2 lbs. (0.9
kg).) |
| Options
(Specify): |
- Discharge hose kit
- Oil Concentrator™ for
virtually water-free oil discharge (See description next
page.)
- Storage stand
- Special belt lengths,
over 5 ft. center to center
- 304 stainless steel construction
- Timer
- Level switch
- Pneumatic or special electric
motors
|
Operating
Limits
Wipers
| Temperature of Liquid |
pH 1-5 (acidic) |
pH 6-8 (neutral) |
pH 9-14 (alkaline) |
33°F-180°F
(0.5°C - 82°C) |
CRV |
nitrile |
CRV |
181°F-212°F
(83°C-100°C) |
CRV |
CRV |
CRV |
Belts
| Temperature of Liquid |
pH 1-5 (acidic) |
pH 6-8 (neutral) |
pH 9-14 (alkaline) |
33°F-180°F
(0.5°C - 82°C) |
CR steel, Polymer |
Polymer |
Polymer |
181°F-212°F
(83°C-100°C) |
CR steel |
CR steel |
CR steel |
