2011 Railroad Environmental Conference to Feature the Model 6V Brill™ Oil-Recovery System

Online, October 17, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Oil Skimmers, Inc., a manufacturer of tube oil skimmers, will be present at the Railroad Environmental Conference (RREC) at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on October 25th and 26th. All aspects of current railroad environmental topics will be covered at this annual conference, featuring presentations by railroaders, consulting engineers, and others involved in the railroad industry. More than 400 people are expected to attend the conference this year to exchange views, discuss new techniques and technologies, and garner an understanding of the direction of the railroad industry's environmental programs. This conference enables industry professionals to expand both their knowledge and their networking base.

The RREC will feature presentation topics such as pollution prevention, energy, emissions and air quality, environmental management systems, risk and liability management, and training, among several others. Oil Skimmers, Inc.'s Western Region Sales Manager Ken Gray will be attending the show and demonstrating the company's Model 6V Oil Skimming System, which uses a specially formulated tube to collect oils and greases from the surface of liquids. Designed with non-clogging, long-lasting components, the Model 6V unit runs unattended 24 hours a day, year-round, and is the most dependable, cost-effective and uncomplicated solution for removing oily wastes from water or coolant. With thousands of unique applications solved, Ken Gray is a great resource for information and ideas for removing waste oil.

Oil Skimmers, Inc., oil recovery systems can be customized and sized to any specification. This includes mounting systems, material of construction, motor voltage and speed, discharge, et cetera. Recently, Oil Skimmers, Inc. modified their standard Vapor Hood System, which includes a Model 6V Oil Skimmer, for a railroad company. They increased the height, re-arranged the discharge location, created a special control panel, and included a heating element. Durable and simple construction ensures a lifespan of 25 to 30 years for these oil skimmers. Request more information here.