24 VDC Sidewinder Tube Skimmer

Experience Unparalleled Oil Skimming with the 24 VDC Sidewinder Tube Skimmer

The newest addition to our Sidewinder™ line is the 24VDC brushless motor version offering the same features as the regular ZVA8 Tube Skimmer. The 24VDC Sidewinder™ is compatible with CNC's with an integrated 24VDC power supply.

The Sidewinder tube is agile, bending around corners and squeezing through narrow slits, all this with the guarantee of “American-Made, American-Quality” and proudly manufactured right in our Solon, OH facility.

Your purchase includes:
- 1 ZVA8 24 VDC brushless motor skimmer
- 1 0il discharge hose
- 1 tube included
- note: the ZVA8.24 does not include a power cable

Features of the ZVA8- Sidewinder Tube Oil Skimmer:

• Smart Design: Boasts a large discharge port to prevent clogging and industrial-strength ceramic scrapers for effective oil removal.

Wondering how to determine the optimal reach or OAL (Overall Length?) Click to learn how to determine reach for a Tube or Belt skimmer. Get the ZVA8.24-* Sidewinder Tube Oil Skimmer and experience the transformation in your oil skimming process. It’s not just a tool; it’s a game-changer.

Product Specifications:

Product Videos:

How the ZVA Sidewinder Tube Oil Skimmer works

The Sidewinder™ Tramp Oil Skimmer uses an oleophilic (oil-attracting) tube to pick up oil from the sump. The metal O-ring attached to the tube is for stability as the tube cycles through the coolant. A small white o-ring removes the oil attached to the clear tube and discharges that into the discharge port. The Tube Skimmer is rated at 1 quart per hour. Equipped with a reliable continuous-duty motor, the skimmer can operate effortlessly throughout the day or for a few hours, ensuring the cleanliness of your sump tank. The Sidewinder Tube Skimmers fits in your hand and can mount under a chip conveyor, or on the side of any tank with several available mounting accessories.

Mounting Options for the ZVA8 Sidewinder

1. The unit will not mount directly to the BGX2 LockJaw™ Mount we now offer an adapter that allows the LockJaw™ to be mounted to the ZVA (BGX2.ZVA). Both items must be purchased for this to work. Please see accessories below for reference.
2. Add a BGST4 diverter which will allow you to mount the unit to a LockJaw™ accessory (diverters pay for themselves in saved coolant!!). The diverter uses up 2″ of reach.
3. Quick mount the unit using the Magnetic Base Option (ZXB8-MAG). See the videos.

Notations

• All ZVA Sidewinder Models with the -08 suffix have an 8 inch reach (discharge from mounting point to tube end). Longer reaches are also available up to 95 inches in 3 inch increments. ZVA Models requires access of 1/2 inch by 3 inches either horizontally or vertically.
• Maximum fluid temperature for the tubing is 90°F (30°C.)
• Motor power requirements are very much dependent upon individual situations and can not be exactly determined. If this is information that is being used to set a limit for a fuse, then a professional fuse engineer should be consulted because there are many types to choose from.

Questions from aerospace and defense shops

Shops adding interceptor, launcher, and housing work ask us the same questions about tight tanks.

Adding interceptor, launcher, or housing work? Read Fix the sump before the FAIR: the cost math and the four fixes, cheapest first.

Will it fit through a narrow sump slot on a Doosan, Mazak, or Okuma?
Yes. The Sidewinder needs an opening of only half an inch by three inches, and the tube bends around what is in the way. Pick the reach on the reach page, or send a photo through our Skimmer Sizer.

When do I want the 24 VDC version?
When the machine or cell already has 24 VDC available and you would rather not run a 120 V cord across the floor. Same tube, same reach options, same lifetime warranty.

Why does an AS9100 shop care about tramp oil?
Floating way, hydraulic, and spindle oil ends up as a film on machined parts. It stains surfaces, interferes with coating and paint adhesion, and gets noticed at inspection. It also seals the tank so the coolant goes rancid over a weekend. Skimming continuously keeps oil off the parts and the coolant alive through longer runs.