Systems » FoxTail VAB Oil Skimmer


The Vertical Adhesion Band Oil Skimmer "FOXTAIL" is developed in Norway and more than 50 units are readily available since 1985 and utilised in coastal near areas as well as offshore in rough seas in Norway.

For detailed information, please see the brochure:

Foxtail Skimmer Brochure

Models and main data

Model type VAB 2-6 VAB 4-6 VAB 4-9 VAB 8-9 VAB 8-14
Capacity 9 m3/h 20 m3/h 35 m3/h 55 m3/h 80 m3/h
Weigth of empty skimmer 125 kg 220 kg 540 kg 875 kg 900 kg
Weight of operating skimmer 220 kg 420 kg 700 kg 1200 kg 1400 kg
Outside dimensions (L × W × H) 0.9 × 0.7 × 0.8 0.9 × 1.3 × 0.8 1.7 × 1.6 × 1.0 2.2 × 2.4 × 1.1 2.2 × 2.4 × 1.1
No.s of Foxmops 2 4 4 8 8
Length of Foxmops 10 m 10 m 15 m 15 m 15 m
Foxmops' size 6″ 6″ 9″ 9″ 14″
Transferpump capacity 15 m3/h 25 m3/h 40 m3/h 86 m3/h 100 m3/h
Total system weight w/container 454 kg 1005 kg 1360 kg 2130 kg 2255 kg
Matching Powerpack type 120/60D 140/90D 150/110D 150/150D 150/200D
Powerpack size (L × W × H) 1.5 × 0.8 × 1.1 1.5 × 0.8 × 1.1 1.85 × 0.9 × 1.2 2.13 × 1.0 × 1.3 2.13 × 1.0 × 1.3
Powerpack weight 770 kg 770 kg 1050 kg 1200 kg 1200 kg

Images

Some images of the Markleen oil recovery systems and equipment is shown below.

Foxtail VAB 4-9 skimmer in service close to the Norwegian coast
Foxtail VAB 4-9 skimmer in service close to the Norwegian coast.

Foxtail VAB 4-9 skimmer
Foxtail VAB 4-9 skimmer.

Foxtail VAB 8-14 skimmer in service in the North Sea
Foxtail VAB 8-14 skimmer in service in the North Sea.


Foxtail Vertical Adhesion Band Oil Skimmer system arrangement
Foxtail Vertical Adhesion Band Oil Skimmer system arrangement.