Storage Tank Equipment – Floating Suctions & Skimmers for Clean, Efficient Product Draw-Off
Carbis Loadtec’s specialist Storage Tank Equipment range is designed to maintain product quality, enhance tank integrity and support reliable liquid-transfer operations across fuel, chemical, aviation and industrial sectors. Within this portfolio, the focus is on two essential technologies—Floating Suctions and Floating Skimmers—both engineered to reduce contamination and deliver cleaner, more consistent draw-off.
Floating Suctions: Clean Draw-Off from the Liquid Surface
How Floating Suctions Work
Floating Suctions provide a highly efficient method of removing product from the cleanest layer within a storage tank. Instead of pulling from the bottom, where water, rust or particulate matter may accumulate, the inlet rises and falls with the liquid surface to ensure optimal quality at every stage.
Benefits and Tank Compatibility
Because these systems are available in sizes from 2″ to 24″, they suit a wide variety of tank configurations. As a result, operators gain improved product purity, fewer blockages, reduced maintenance needs and more stable downstream processes. Furthermore, their suitability for above-ground, semi-buried and buried tanks makes them a highly adaptable solution.
Floating Skimmers: Effective Removal of Surface Contamination
Protecting Your Product Stream
Floating Skimmers address the issue of surface-level contamination. Rather than allowing debris, water or floating material to enter the product stream, the skimmer continuously removes these impurities from the top layer of liquid.
Versatile Across Tank Types
This method is highly effective across vertical tanks, floating-roof systems and a broad range of industrial storage environments. Consequently, facilities experience fewer product-quality issues, improved safety and smoother operational performance.
Materials, Construction & Long-Term Reliability
All systems are constructed from robust materials such as aluminium and stainless steel, ensuring long-term performance in demanding environments. In addition, the designs support straightforward installation and seamless integration with existing infrastructure. When combined, these features deliver a dependable solution for safeguarding product quality and enhancing overall tank efficiency.
Explore Real Installations in Our Gallery
To help you visualise the options available, the gallery below presents real-world installations, component details and example system layouts. Through these images, it becomes easier to identify the most suitable solution for your tank configuration and operational requirements.
