Belt Skimmers
Effective and cost-efficient oil skimming
Cleanawater's range of belt skimmers efficiently remove floating oil and debris from water – saving you on costly wastewater removal. In fact, we can supply skimmers with low to high oil removal rates to suit your requirements.
Ideal for temporary spillage situations or permanent installations alike, there's a plug-and-play solution to suit every operation. From small workshops to large construction sites.
Our belt skimmers' rigid construction means they're ideal for harsh outdoor environments – including hazardous areas.
Uses and applications
- Wash down bays
- Small to large industrial and mechanical workshops
- Mining workshops
- Refuelling areas
- Construction sites
- Transformer bunds
- Food and beverage plants
- Oily water ponds
- Process water holding tanks
- Refineries
- Steel mills
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Benefits of Cleanawater belt skimmers
- Reduce wastewater disposal costs
- Saves costly process and production changes
- Inexpensive removal of oil from water
- Quick and efficient self-installation
- One-off investment that lasts over 10 years
- Reduces the load on oil water separators
- Reduces odours
Cleanawater belt skimmer systems offer ongoing reductions on your water disposal costs - an investment that delivers return on investment for 10+ years.
A pre-treatment device that help you adhere to strict discharge standards, they ensure you avoid costly fines and shutdowns.
With easy calibration, our belt skimmers can be installed quickly and efficiently. They're designed to suit all industries – including heavy industrial applications like mining workshops.
As an inexpensive method of removing oil from water, they simultaneously reduce the load on your oil water separators. In fact, the recovered oil can be reused as fuel or lubricant – offering you further savings.
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Why choose Cleanawater?
Cleanawater leads the Australian market in water treatment system design, manufacture, installation and servicing.
As your one-stop water treatment provider, we're committed to supplying the right solution for your business. Our award-winning products are engineered for performance, economy and ease of use. That includes both custom-built and off-the-shelf units approved by all major water authorities.
Our comprehensive after-sales service includes support from experts in your area. So you can always speak to somebody who understands your local market.
We distribute across Australia with fast, efficient delivery for off-the-shelf systems. And we'll install, service and maintain your equipment on a schedule that suits you – ensuring minimal downtime.
It means superior results and outstanding value for your investment.

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How do belt skimmers work?
Cleanawater belt oil skimmers use an oleophilic tube which freely skims across the surface of water to remove floating oils and debris from water. The oleophilic tube is forced through a scraper in the main body of the skimmer system to continuously remove floating oils for disposal.
What is the minimum depth belt skimmers can work in?
350mm of water.
Do I need any additional equipment?
Our floating belt skimmers only need an oil storage tank - no pumps required.
What applications are belt skimmers used in?
Wash down bays, small to large industrial and mechanical workshops, mining workshops, refuelling areas, construction sites, transformer bunds, food and beverage plants.
Is a belt skimmer the right type of oil skimmer for me?
This depends on the type of operation you need it for. Call 1800 353 788 to discuss your needs.
Do your oil skimmers have pumps?
If the aim is to pump removed oil to another location, we can supply floating weir skimmers with a pump to suit.
What is the life span of your belt skimmers?
Skimmers are designed to have an operating life of 10-15 years.
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