Oil Skimmer Application

Oil Skimmers for Food Processing & Grease

Wayne Products oil skimmers for recovering free-floating fats, oils, grease, and other surface contaminants from food-processing wastewater, collection pits, and process tanks.

Wayne Products oil skimmer used for floating oil and grease removal in a food-processing application

Remove Floating Fats, Oils & Grease

Food-processing wastewater, collection pits, and process tanks can accumulate free-floating fats, oils, grease, and other surface contaminants. When these materials separate and rise to the fluid surface, a properly selected Wayne Products belt skimmer continuously collects them for separate discharge, helping simplify ongoing tank and pit maintenance.

Why Skim Floating Oil & Grease?

Remove Free-Floating Fats, Oils & Grease

Continuously collect fats, oils, grease, and other contaminants that separate and rise to the fluid surface.

Support Tank & Pit Maintenance

Regular surface skimming helps keep wastewater pits, process tanks, and collection systems easier to maintain

Match Capacity to the Fat, Oil & Grease Load

Choose from compact Mini-Skimmers and higher-capacity Maxi-Skimmers based on tank size, expected surface load, and required reach.

Which Oil Skimmer Fits Your Process?

Select the skimmer based on tank or pit size, fluid temperature and chemistry, required reach, and expected fats, oils, or grease load. Polyurethane is intended for compatible neutral-pH fluids below 120°F, while stainless steel is preferred for hotter, non-neutral, or chemically aggressive applications.

Flat Poly Mini-Skimmer

Best for: Smaller food-processing tanks and pits with lower temperatures and lighter oil or grease loads

A compact choice for routine removal of floating fats, oils, and grease where flat polyurethane is compatible with the fluid and operating temperature.

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Maxi-Skimmer SSP/2 — Flat Poly

Best for: Larger food-processing tanks and pits with steady floating oil or grease loads

The fixed-speed SSP/2 provides greater oil-removal capacity for larger tanks and steady loads where flat polyurethane is compatible with the fluid and operating temperature.

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Maxi-Skimmer SSV/5 — Flat Poly

Best for: Larger food-processing tanks and pits with variable floating oil or grease loads

Variable skimming speed lets the SSV/5 adapt to changing oil or grease loads while providing greater capacity for larger tanks where flat polyurethane is compatible with the fluid and operating temperature.

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Maxi-Skimmer SSV/5 — Stainless Steel

Best for: Larger food-processing tanks and pits with variable loads, elevated temperatures, or demanding fluid conditions

The variable-speed SSV/5 provides up to 20 GPH oil-removal capacity with a stainless steel belt for applications where temperature, pH, or fluid chemistry makes stainless steel the preferred belt material.