Helix Brush Skimmer
Product code: DHS
Description
The Helix skimmer is a powerful brush skimmer with a revolutionary circular design to increase efficiency and total collection surface. The skimmer has a unique brush drive enabling it to collect the heaviest of oils.
Circular skimmers have some operational advantages over square or rectangular units – namely that the oil is able to flow freely onto the collection surface from any angle. This is especially important with thick and viscous oils which do not flow very easily when pumped.
- The Helix skimmer uses a new brush drive mechanism that rotates on a curved stainless steel shaft enabling the brushes to “grab” the oil from any side of the skimmer and pull it into the pump.
- Power to rotate the brushes is provided by a hydraulic motor mounted with a gearbox, ensuring the heaviest of oils can be recovered.
- The Helix brush skimmer is available supplied as a complete skimmer-head fitted with the well-proven DOP pump in various sizes. Alternatively it can be supplied as an adaptor to fit onto other skimmers.
- Its large-diameter brushes enable the Helix brush skimmer to achieve high recovery rates.
Advantages of the Helix brush skimmer:
- 360 degree oil encounter rate
- High oil recovery rate
- Drive motor fitted with gearbox for high torque
- Suitable for a wide range of oils
- Large diameter brush wheels
- Lifting point and splash cover included
- Stand-alone skimmer or adaptor for mounting on other models of weir skimmer
- Patent-pending circular brush design
Technical specifications:
Model | Helix 160 | Helix 200 | Helix 250 | Helix 1000 MkIV |
Dimensions | 1.65 x 1.85 x 0.8m | 2.5 x 2.75 x 1.1m | 2.1 x 2.35 x 1.1m | Dependant on skimmer it’s mounted on |
Weight | 180kg | 215kg | 230kg | Dependant on skimmer it’s mounted on |
Pump | DOP-160 | DOP-200 DUAL | DOP-250 DUAL | N/A |
Max. pump rate | 30m3 per hr / 132 US gpm | 66m3 per hr / 290 US gpm | 125m3 per hr / 440 US gpm | N/A |
Operating draught | 0.4m | 0.78m | 1.15m | Dependant on skimmer it's mounted on |
Brush discs | 24 x 290mm diameter, bristle length 100mm | 24 x 290mm in diameter, bristle length 100mm | 24 x 290mm in diameter, bristle length 100 mm | 24 x 290mm in diameter, bristle length 100 mm |
Brush assembly | 1.3m diameter | 1.3m diameter | 1.3m diameter | 1.3m diameter |
Brush speed | 35 rpm max | 35 rpm max | 35 rpm max | 35 rpm max |
Main frame | Sturdy aluminium marine-grade | Sturdy aluminium marine-grade | Sturdy aluminium marine-grade | Sturdy aluminium marine-grade |
Hydraulic drive | 8cc hydraulic motor with worm gear | 8cc hydraulic motor with worm gear | 8cc hydraulic motor with worm gear | 8cc hydraulic motor with worm gear |
Gearbox | Fitted with 40:1 gearbox | Fitted with 40:1 gearbox | Fitted with 40:1 gearbox | Fitted with 40:1 gearbox |
Hydraulic connections | Pump: 3/4in P/R – 3/8in drain Helix: 1/2in P/R – 3/8in drain |
Pump: 3/4in P/R – 3/8in drain Helix: 1/2in P/R – 3/8in drain |
Pump: 3/4in P/R – 3/8in drain Helix: 1/2in P/R – 3/8in drain |
Pump: 3/4in P/R – 3/8in drain Helix: 1/2in P/R – 3/8in drain |
Hydraulic demand | 10 litres/min at 100 bar / 2.6 US gpm at 1,450 psi | 10 litres/min at 100 bar / 2.6 US gpm at 1,450 psi | 10 litres/min at 100 bar / 2.6 US gpm at 1,450 psi | 10 litres/min at 100 bar / 2.6 US gpm at 1,450 psi |
Manufactured by DESMI