Zebra Skimmers: Sidewinder® Tube Oil Skimmer (14" Reach)

The Sidewinder Tube Oil Skimmer is designed to remove tramp oil from tight, hard-to-reach areas — including off the floor and around corners. Its flexible tube can enter through narrow slits, making it well suited for coolant sumps and machine tools where conventional skimmers cannot fit.

The 14" reach refers to the length of the skimmer tube, which determines how deep or far into a reservoir or sump it can access floating oil. Tube lengths are available from 8" through 101", so if your application requires a different reach, other options exist within the product line.

The skimmer is offered in both 120V and 220V motor versions. Choose 120V for standard North American wall outlets, or 220V if your facility uses higher-voltage industrial power. Confirm your machine's available power supply before ordering.

Yes — the Sidewinder is designed to be moved from machine to machine in a minute, making it a practical shared solution for facilities with several pieces of equipment that periodically accumulate tramp oil, without the need for a dedicated unit at each machine.

Yes, the Sidewinder features a continuous-duty, fan-cooled motor, meaning it is engineered to run for prolonged periods without overheating. This makes it suitable for active production environments where tramp oil removal needs to happen around the clock.

The industrial-strength ceramic scrapers efficiently collect oil from the tube surface during operation, while the large discharge port is specifically designed to eliminate clogging. Together, these features reduce the need for frequent maintenance stoppages and support consistent oil removal performance.