Oil Absorbent Sweeps

Enviroguard’s Oil Absorbent Sweep floats on water and will not sink. It absorbs hydrocarbons only. Thease absorbent sweep can be drawn over the water surface to absorb broad sheens or surface spills. Oil Sweep is a great way to clean up oil spill on water. Whether it's a lake, ocean, or reservoir.

The Oil Absorbent Sweeps can also be attached to Oil Absorbent Boom to catch oily sheen that lingers behind after a spill.

Oil Absorbent Sweeps are white in color, making them easy to identify, especially when saturated. It is packaged as 1 per unit and has clip on hooks that can directly attach to Oil Sorbent Booms.

Oil spill sweeps are an important component of oil spill response and cleanup operations, especially in marine and aquatic environments. Ideal for cleaning up residual oil and final sheen after a spill. For a small spill on a floor or workshop, use oil absorbent pads instead. Call +91 81696 93840.

Oil Absorbent Sweep for efficient oil spill cleanup on water surfaces
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Absorbent Sweep

  • Type: Oil-only (hydrophobic)
  • Sturdy construction.
  • Repels and floats on water.
  • Size: 20’ x 100’.
  • Fluid absorbed: Oils and fuels only.
  • Ideal for removing oil from large and small bodies of water.
  • White color.
  • Material: Polypropylene.
  • Connects to oil absorbent booms via clip hooks

Sorbent Sweep: Frequently Asked Questions

Does an oil sorbent sweep absorb water?

No. The sweep is oil-only and hydrophobic, so it repels water, floats and absorbs oils and fuels. It stays on the surface instead of sinking, which lets it pick up oil sheen from open water without taking in the water underneath it.

What is the difference between an oil absorbent sweep and an oil absorbent boom?

A boom is a tube-shaped barrier that contains and soaks up oil along a line. A sweep is a wide, flat sheet drawn across the water to pick up thin sheen. Sweeps clip onto booms with hooks, so the two are often used together.

How do I attach an oil absorbent sweep to a boom?

The sweep has clip-on hooks that connect directly to oil absorbent booms. Clip the sweep along the boom so it trails on the water behind it and catches the oily sheen that escapes. Replace it once it is saturated with oil.