Skimmer - Rope : Foxtail Rope Skimmer

Foxtail Rope Skimmer

Product code: HFRS

Description

The Foxtail rope skimmer is capable of recovering large quantities of oil in both calm and rough sea.

Heavy and light oils are collected from the water surface by the Foxtail rope skimmer's endless high-performance adhesion bands (mops). These fibrillated polypropylene bands collect (adhere) oil when moving through the water. The oil is squeezed out of the Foxtail rope skimmer inside the machine with special rollers.

Oil collected in the vertical adhesion band (VAB) is then pumped onboard/ashore into the collection tank. The Foxtail rope skimmers are lightweight and can be hung from a single wire (crane or other fixture). Larger models are provided with bumpers for motor protection.

The Foxtail rope skimmer features:

High capacity oil recovery
Low weight – simple construction
Unaffected by waves
Portable and requires only a single wire suspension
Operates well among floating objects
Not sensitive to oil viscosity or temperature

The Foxtail rope skimmer performs well in 4m waves – tested with success in Norwegian coastal waters. The skimming capacity is not sensitive to viscosity of oil. This rope oil skimmer is simple and rugged in design and can work continuously for hours. The Foxtail rope skimmer is very compact and lightweight, and can be transported by a small truck or by helicopter. A crane or other suitable lifting mechanism is sufficient to carry the skimmer. The rope skimmer is hydraulic-driven and will accept hydraulic systems with 100 bar or more.

Technical specifications:

Model	VAB 1-6	VAB 2-6	VAB 4-6	VAB 4-9	VAB 8-9	VAB 8-14
Capacity	3m³/h	9m³/h	20m³/h	35m³/h	55m³/h	80m³/h
Weight empty skimmer	33kg	125kg	220kg	540kg	875kg	900kg
Weight operating skimmer	50kg	220kg	420kg	700kg	1200kg	1400kg
Outside dimensions (L x W x H)	0.7 x 0.5 x 0.8m	0.9 x 0.7 x 0.8m	0.9 x 1.3 x 0.8m	1.7 x 1.6 x 1m	2.2 x 2.4 x 1.1m	2.2 x 2.4 x 1.1m
No of Foxmops	1	2	4	4	8	8
Length of Foxmops	10m	10m	10m	15m	15m	15m
Foxmop size	6	6	6	9	9	14
Transfer pump capacity	x	15	25	40	86	100
Total system weight w/container	x	454kg	1005kg	1360kg	2130kg	2255kg

Matching powerpack type	x	120/60D	140/90D	150/110D	150/150D	150/200D
Powerpack size (L x W x H)	x	1.5 x 1.8 x 1.1m	1.5 x 0.8 x 1.1m	1.85 x 0.9 x 1.2m	2.13 x 1 x 1.3m	2.13 x 1 x 1.3m
Powerpack weight	x	770kg	770kg	1050kg	1200kg	1200kg