The ORBIS Multi-Disc Skimmer Family Explained Vens Hydroluft's ORBIS range represents the most advanced multi-disc oil skimming technology available. With three models — Pro, Pro+, and Pro Max — there is an ORBIS solution for virtually any industrial oil removal challenge. Here is how they compare. ORBIS Pro: Fixed-Mount Multi-Disc Power The Vens ORBIS Pro is the standard multi-disc skimmer designed for fixed installation on tanks, sumps, and process water systems. Multiple

Comparing Floating Oil Skimmer Technologies When oil must be recovered from open water bodies, settling ponds, or lagoons, floating oil skimmers are the go-to solution. Vens Hydroluft offers three distinct floating skimmer technologies, each optimized for different conditions. Understanding the differences helps you select the most effective solution. Floating Brush Skimmers Floating brush skimmers use rotating bristle brushes to aggressively collect medium to heavy viscosit

The Science Behind Oil-Water Separation Oil-water separation exploits the physical differences between oil and water — primarily density, surface tension, and chemical polarity. Oil is less dense than water and hydrophobic, causing it to float and resist mixing. Industrial oil-water separation technologies use these properties through mechanical skimming, gravity separation, coalescence, dissolved air flotation, and membrane filtration. Understanding these principles helps en

Choosing Between Belt, Tube, and Disc Oil Skimmers Selecting the right oil skimmer type is critical for effective oil removal. The three most common types — belt, tube, and disc skimmers — each have distinct strengths. This guide from Vens Hydroluft helps you understand the differences and choose the best skimmer for your specific application. Belt Oil Skimmers: Best for Moderate to Large Tanks Belt oil skimmers offer the best balance of oil removal rate, simplicity, and cos

Introducing the Vens ORBIS Pro Multi-Disc Oil Skimmer The Vens ORBIS Pro multi-disc skimmer represents the pinnacle of oil skimming technology from Vens Hydroluft. Engineered and manufactured in Canada, the ORBIS Pro uses multiple oleophilic discs operating in parallel to achieve oil recovery rates that far surpass traditional single-disc or belt skimmers. This makes it the ideal choice for industrial operations that need to remove large volumes of oil efficiently and contin