Overview

ACME’s Drum Oil Skimmers are a globally proven solution for high-efficiency oil recovery in shallow water and inshore operations. These systems are trusted and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard for delivering excellent oil purity and high recovery efficiency, even under demanding field conditions. They are engineered to perform in real-world spill environments such as marshes, rivers, and coastal regions, making them an ideal choice for a wide range of response scenarios.

Applications

You can choose from two high-performance drum types based on your application:

Smooth Drum Skimmers

• Best suited for lighter oils such as diesel, gasoline, and light crude oil.

• Ideal for situations requiring rapid recovery rates due to a smooth surface minimizing resistance.

• Perfect for surface sheen removal, where quick and efficient cleanup of thin oil layers is needed.

• Commonly used in marine environments, harbors, and light industrial spills where oil viscosity is low.

• Suitable for emergency response scenarios demanding fast action on fresh spills.

Patented “Fuzzy” Coated Drum Skimmers

• Designed for medium to heavy crude oils and viscous petroleum products.

• Excellent for thicker, sticky oils where enhanced oil adhesion improves recovery efficiency.

• Effective in industrial sites, offshore oil fields, and heavy spill conditions requiring robust oil collection.

• Ideal for longer-term spill management where consistent and thorough recovery of heavy hydrocarbons is critical.

• Useful in oil processing and refining facilities to capture residual oils in wastewater or containment ponds.

• Optimizes recovery during seasonal changes when oil viscosity increases due to temperature drops.

Specifications

• Patented oleophilic coating enhances oil pickup

• ASTM-tested recovery rates exceeding 54 GPM and up to 200 GPM

• Drum sizes available in 12″, 24″, 36″, and 48″

• Available in both single-drum and double-drum configurations

• Marine-grade aluminum frame and flotation for puncture and corrosion resistance

• Hydraulic or pneumatic power options are available

• Optimized specifically for shallow water environments

Complete System Packages

ACME offers full turnkey skimmer systems, which can include:

• Hydraulic power pack (for hydraulic models)

• Oil transfer pump

• Hose package

• Filler/regulator/lubricator unit (for pneumatic models)

• Hose floats