Industrial surface skimmers and floating decanters, engineered in California since 1985.

A surface oil skimmer is a non-selective device that removes whatever floats on the water surface — oil, foam, paint, debris, chemicals — by drawing surface liquid into a sump for pump-out. Unlike oleophilic skimmers (drum, disc, belt, rope mop) that only attract oil to themselves, surface skimmers create a 360° "skim" that removes all surface contaminants regardless of type or viscosity.

The Skimpak flow control weir is the patented geometry covered by U.S. Patent 3,970,556. The weir is low-mass and self-adjusts to the surface continuously — no operator input, no motors, no external controls. Increase or decrease pump suction and the weir repositions itself instantly. The result is consistent surface attraction across a 13:1 turndown ratio in a single skimmer head.

Skimpak is currently a SDVOSB applicant (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business). Sole owner Aaron Gray holds a 90% VA service-connected disability rating. Application was submitted to the SBA in May 2026; review takes 45 to 90 days.

Skimpak is registered in SAM.gov, holds an active CAGE Code, and operates under primary NAICS code 333318 (Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) plus 333319 and 562910. Federal contracting officers can verify all of this through SAM.gov directly. We've been a federal vendor since 2017 (NAVSUP FLC San Diego, PIID N0024417P0447, NAVFAC-funded).

Yes. Skimpak builds 316L stainless steel, fully welded, PFAS-free skimmers specifically for AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) recovery operations. The construction methodology eliminates internal sources of fluorinated contamination so recovered AFFF can be properly characterized for disposal under 40 CFR 268 land disposal restrictions and emerging EPA PFAS regulations.

This capability is directly relevant to the DoD AFFF transition program and the FAA F3 fluorine-free transition at airports nationwide. We work with Brill Metal Works (Central Point, Oregon) on stainless fabrication and verify PFAS-free status on each unit. Contact engineering for application-specific specifications.

Weir skimmers (Skimpak's specialty) are non-selective surface skimmers that pull whatever floats on the surface — oil, foam, debris, chemicals — into a sump using a low-mass adjustable weir. They handle every viscosity, work in turbulent water, and require no power source other than the suction pump. Best for emergency spill response, industrial process water, AFFF, and broad surface contamination.

Drum, disc, belt, and rope-mop skimmers are oleophilic — oil-attracting media that the equipment continuously rotates through the surface. They're highly selective (recover oil with very little water) but require the oil to physically contact the media, struggle with debris, and recover at lower volumes per unit. Best for steady industrial coolant or low-volume continuous tramp oil removal.

The right tool depends on application. Skimpak engineers will spec what fits your job — including non-Skimpak technologies if a different approach is genuinely better for your situation.

Across the seven series, Skimpak skimmers cover flow rates from 2 GPM (Series 600 sump skimmer) to 300 GPM (Series 18000 high-volume and Series 19000 offshore processor) of continuous oil and surface contaminant recovery.

Maximum service temperature depends on construction:

ABS plastic models: up to 140°F. Lightweight, deployable by one person, sufficient for spill response, storm water, and ambient industrial applications.
316L stainless steel models: up to 600°F. Required for high-temp process water, refinery slop, hot quench tanks, and aggressive media applications.

For sub-zero, classified-location, or specialty-alloy requirements, custom configurations are quoted on application.

The Skimpak Series 19000 is a dual-weir advancing oil-spill processor with debris grinding, designed for OPA 90 catastrophic spill response applications. The dual-weir architecture concentrates surface oil-water emulsion to higher-concentration recovered product on-board, reducing downstream water-treatment volume and storage requirements. Specific recovery rates depend on oil type, viscosity, sea state, and equipment configuration.

For OSRO classification specifications, EDRC calculations, or compatibility with your existing spill response plan, work direct with engineering. Specific test results and validation documentation are shared with qualified procurement officers and prime contractors on request.

Yes. All Skimpak skimmers are manufactured in the United States by named domestic partners:

Brill Metal Works — Central Point, Oregon. Stainless steel skimmer fabrication including 316L AFFF/PFAS-free welded units.
Bell Plastics — Hayward, California. ABS plastic skimmer production for portable spill response and storm water applications.
VanCurren, LLC — Skimmer accessories: swing arms, swivels, control wand assemblies, and stand systems.

Engineering, final assembly, and customer support all happen at our Hayward, California facility. Skimpak meets Buy American Act (FAR 25.103) domestic component requirements and is suitable for federal procurement at any agency, including DoD acquisitions subject to the Berry Amendment where applicable.

Most Skimpak quotes go out the same business day. Two ways to start:

Configure a known series: Pick your series in the catalog, configure variant, material, and accessories, and your configuration is sent directly to engineering. We'll send a QuickBooks estimate within one business day.

Submit an application inquiry: If you don't know which series fits, send us your application — environment, fluid, vessel dimensions, conditions, and any drawings or specs. Our engineers spec the right skimmer and respond with a complete configured quote.

Payment terms: ACH, credit card, wire transfer, or Net 30 PO for established federal customers. Federal contracts welcome under SAM-registered award.