How to adjust the separator so that the sour cream is liquid

How to regulate the fat content of cream in the Motor Sich SCM 100 15 Separator

For those who want to please loved ones with homemade dairy products, the separator will be an excellent helper.
Here we will tell you how to make sour cream using a separator. Separation is the process of separating milk from cream, which in turn is the raw material for sour cream. In the traditional way, this product takes a long time to prepare, and besides, it comes out much less. Using a separator, you can collect cream from 20 liters of milk in just 10 minutes. Homemade sour cream is undoubtedly a healthy product. It does not contain any stabilizers or other harmful additives, and therefore can be safely given even to children.

French cream

A similar product to sour cream is French cream. The French themselves call this product creme fraiche. The fat content of French cream should not exceed 30% (usually it is in the range of 15-25%). French cream is sold with various additives (spices, garlic). Without them, it tastes no different from sour cream.

Unflavored or lightly sweetened French cream is traditionally used in summer desserts.

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Hello, tell me how to adjust the separator so that there is normal cream, otherwise no matter how much I swirl it, it’s still liquid.

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I have the same problem.

Yesterday I missed it, it sat on the table for a day, I put it in the refrigerator in the evening, but now the spoon won’t fit... Well, where is the middle?

Milk separator

There are ready-made options produced by well-established manufacturers, as well as devices that you can assemble yourself.

Purpose of the separator

Milk separators are represented by a centrifuge, where, under the influence of centrifugal force, various impurities are removed through separation. Cream separators have similar design characteristics, but the presence of holes in the conical disks allows for cream separation.

Principle of operation

All separators have a similar design and, accordingly, approximately the same action, which is based on the following principles:

• milk is supplied from above and directed through a hollow channel to a disk riser, during the rotation of which the milk is dispersed. The centrifugal cleaning option, due to the different densities of milk particles and foreign impurities, allows clogging to be thrown onto the walls of the rotating drum, after which they settle on the inner surface of the body and are removed;
• conical discs with holes allow milk to rise to the top, and the presence of a small gap guarantees separation into fractions under the influence of centrifugal forces and gravity. Fat milk globules are combined into a single fraction, which allows you to separate the cream from the lighter fraction of milk and skim milk.

The most popular electric version of such equipment. If milk separators are equipped with a manual drive, then in order to obtain a high drum rotation frequency, multipliers are used.

Manual separator: operating principle (video)

The main elements of milk separators are as follows:

• drum;
• drive mechanism;
• bed or bowl;
• receiving-output device.

The main working part in any device for this purpose is the drum, which both cleans the milk and separates the cream.

How to choose

Choosing a quality unit on your own is not too difficult. There are only five main criteria for choosing a milk separator, but it is very important to treat them with due attention. To make the right choice, you need to pay attention to the following parameters:

• device manufacturer. Domestic manufacturers have proven themselves best. It is not recommended to purchase products from little-known Chinese manufacturers;
• the material used to make the body and drum. The least reliable are models with a large number of plastic parts and elements;
• diameter and dimensions of the separator drum, which must be at least 110 mm. It is this parameter that has a direct impact on the fat content of the resulting cream, as well as the speed of milk processing;
• quality characteristics of the internal motor, since in case of unstable voltage the best result is shown by a valve motor with an electronic control type;
• availability of a guarantee and the ability to purchase spare parts if necessary.

Among other things, the indicators of drum rotation frequency, the total number of drum disks, the ability to adjust the ratio of fat fraction and skim milk, and the fat content level of skim milk are of no small importance.

Types and models

A home or farm separator can be represented by several types and models, which have significant differences in many respects.

The most popular household models:

The most convenient and durable, according to domestic consumers, are the manual models “Krynka-100” and “RZ-OPS”.

Design and principle of operation of the separator

The separator consists of a cylindrical drum, a plate separator, a set of conical disks (plates), a shaft, three receivers for milk, cream and skim milk, a housing, a chamber with a float, a reflector, a plug, a bushing and a support. Equipment for milk separation is divided into manual and electric. Unlike a manual separator, an electric separator is equipped with an electric motor, therefore, accordingly, it works using electricity. This is their main difference.

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A milk separator is a device that allows you to separate the fatty fractions of milk from its liquid part. The operating principle of a milk separator is as follows: under the influence of centrifugal force, the main part of the milk is beaten to the walls of the equipment, and the cream is beaten to the center. As a result of separation, we obtain pure skim milk (skimmed milk) and cream. For example, if you want to separate six liters of milk, you will get five liters of pure milk and one liter of cream. That is, the ratio of parts is one to five.

Using the separator you can prepare cream, butter, cottage cheese, yogurt and fermented milk drinks.

What is Rotor SP 003-01 needed for?

Sometimes the purchased milk turns out to be a lot. The question often arises of what to make of it so that it does not spoil.

Therefore, a way to convert milk into products that have a longer shelf life, such as skim milk and cream, is needed in the home. The cream separator Rotor SP 003-01 is designed to cope with this task. Its work at home is very simple, so every housewife can learn the principle of separating milk into its component fractions.

The operating principle of the cream separator is quite simple and is based on the different densities of skim milk and cream.

Milk is poured into the separator bowl.

This bowl is capable of rotating at a certain speed. Due to the fact that the weight of the watery part of the milk is somewhat greater, it (skimmed milk) is pushed to the edges of the bowl with some force.

The lighter part of the milk (cream) accumulates in the center of the funnel. Of course, the milk separator does not provide for chemical separation of fractions, so in the two resulting components there will simply be a predominance of one of the separation products.

As a result, the cream is sent through a special channel through one drainage system into a container you have already prepared, and the skim milk, as the rotating funnel stops, is drained through another channel into another container.

Milk is passed through during separation

It may also happen that during the distillation of milk into sour cream, some of the milk is not processed and is mixed with sour cream.

This question comes up quite often on blogs, but it’s almost impossible to find practical advice.

The most basic solution to this issue is to tighten the main screw and regulate the intensity of milk supply. If after these operations the separator still passes liquid sour cream, clean all working holes.

It is also worth considering that the separator may not separate the cream due to the initially high temperature of the milk that is supplied for separation. Perhaps this will be the solution to your issue.

Manual milk separator

It is important to remember that milk separators can be electric or manual. The manual apparatus operates with direct physical participation. The bowl must be untwisted using a special handle that transmits accelerated rotation through a special drive.

There are three holes inside the bowl for draining cream. Most often, hand-held equipment is made of plastic, which makes it lighter and more affordable. Metal devices are more durable and reliable. Certain advantages of manual equipment include the absence of an electric motor and the possibility of use in the absence of electricity.

Separators in the Cropper online store

In addition to the already presented separator from the Motor Sich brand, you can also purchase models from other manufacturers. The most convenient and pleasant way to buy milk separation devices is in the Cropper online store. Here you will find a large range of electric and manual milk separators, as well as milking machines, smokehouses, feed cutters, incubators, household autoclaves and distillers. Each unit comes with instructions that will allow you to assemble any equipment without much difficulty.

Orders are paid by cash on delivery, transfer to the store account or by card. You can pick up your parcel at the Nova Poshta, Intime and Delivery branches. Goods are delivered throughout Ukraine. Kharkov residents can pick up orders from the courier.

Electric milk separator

An electric separator is most often made of metal, but when choosing such equipment you need a competent choice of a reliable motor. Modern household milk separators are capable of:

• structuring milk by breaking it down into individual components;
• skimming milk;
• separation of cream of a certain degree of fat content;
• purification of the product from harmful impurities and bacteria hazardous to health.

The process of cleaning and creating dairy products using such equipment takes much less time and requires minimal attention.

Which household milk separator is better to choose?

Many companies produce separators for the production of cream and butter, but how to choose the right one? When purchasing, you need to pay attention to the material, type, functionality of the device; you should buy equipment only from trusted companies that have proven their worth. A household milk separator must meet sanitary standards, be equipped with a reliable design, and be convenient for use at home even in small spaces. Read more about separators that are presented on the Russian market.

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Methods for preparing classic sour cream

Homemade sour cream can be added to main dishes and desserts. In our country it is included in a huge number of traditional dishes.

Without a separator, you will have to wait for the milk to sour. With such an assistant, you can start collecting cream within 5-6 hours after milking. Before making sour cream using a separator, the milk is heated to a temperature of about 45°. At this temperature, the cream separates better from the milk.

Depending on the fat content of the milk, the yield of cream will differ. This is clearly noticeable if you distill the same amount of cow's and goat's milk. In the second case, there will be more cream, and its initial fat content will be higher.

In order to make sour cream, the cream needs to be thickened. This is done without any additives: you just need to put the cream in the refrigerator for several hours. This process is called normalizing and ensures an even consistency. After normalization, store-bought sour cream is additionally pasteurized, which increases its shelf life. You can do this at home, but, as a rule, homemade sour cream does not sit in the refrigerator for a long time, but is quickly consumed.

To get sour cream, add a few teaspoons of kefir or special sourdough to the cream. Homemade sour cream can be prepared without using starter culture, since dairy products already contain the necessary bacteria. The product without the starter will taste exactly the same, it will just take longer to obtain it. If you urgently need to make the sour cream thicker, you can use a mixer. But you need to beat it at low speeds and for no more than 2-3 minutes, so that butter does not turn out.

What to look for when choosing a household separator

Home milk separators differ in power and in the volume of products processed per unit of time. The quality of the final product is affected by the material from which the device is made, and the type of separation device - mechanical or electrical. You need to choose a separator based on your needs and the size of your home dairy production. Most devices cost less than 5,000 rubles, so every owner will find a suitable option for himself.

Volume of milk to be processed

Before purchasing a household appliance, you need to calculate how much dairy products are planned for processing. Home separators can produce from 50 to 80 liters per hour. Owners of a small farm, where the number of cows does not exceed three, should pay attention to simple devices with a minimum displacement. Their productivity is more than enough to process milk fractions into cream or butter. If a person owns a small farm, give preference to those units whose capacity is higher - up to eighty liters.

Material from which the separator is made

The material used to make a household separation device plays a role in the quality of the product. For example, metal milk separators last longer due to the durability of the mechanisms, while machines made of plastic are more likely to break down and become unusable. However, people who know how to carefully handle equipment and will take care of it are not afraid of a quick breakdown of a plastic device. Metal household separators are mainly of the manual type, and this is not convenient for everyone.

Device type: electrical and mechanical

There are two types of separation machines: mechanical and electrical. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, which need to be carefully studied before purchasing equipment. For example, a mechanical manual milk separator is based on the use of muscle force. The main advantage of this device is the ability to work without being connected to the mains. Especially in a village where power outages are not uncommon, it will be convenient to have a mechanical milk separator. The risk of breakdown of manual equipment is much less, and the design is easier to repair.

Electric separators are preferred by those who need to process large volumes of dairy products. For example, if there are about three cows or more on the farm, it will be physically impossible to manually make cream after milking. An electric separator for milk is capable of making the same number of revolutions as a mechanical one, but due to voltage fluctuations it can fail. To avoid this unpleasant situation and not find yourself without a useful device, many owners of small farms purchase 2 types of equipment at once.

Functionality

Before you choose a milk separator and buy it, you need to study the functionality of the device. For example, there are bowls with a capacity of just over five liters that can process about eighty liters of milk fractions per hour. You will have to add milk every four minutes, so it is better to take a device with a large bowl volume. A reliable motor for a home milk separator is also important, which can easily withstand voltage surges, and even better, be equipped with special protection.

How to adjust the thickness of cream

The operating principle of the cream separator is as follows:

• pouring milk into the drum of the machine through a funnel;
• installation of a clean container for receiving cream under the outlet socket;
• connecting the device to the network or mechanically twisting the handle.

The cream fat content can be adjusted directly during operation of the milk separator using the drum speed regulator. The adjustment part is located on the front panel of the electric drive. Turning the knob to the right allows you to increase the fat content of the cream. When rotating to the left, the mass fraction of fat decreases.

The separator does not separate the cream

One of the common problems associated with separator failure is poor cream separation. We have listed the most obvious ones that you may encounter.

• Make sure milk flows from the bowl into the drum. A plug (faucet) with a long plastic handle is responsible for this. There is a hole in the side that should not be clogged.
• If rotating the adjusting bolt does not produce results, then it is necessary to disassemble the drum. There is a rubber seal where the top cover meets the base. Check its integrity as well as its shape. It should be evenly round.
• Inspect each plate. They must alternate with each other, as they consist of two types.
• If you get medium fat content, rinse the system every 20-25 liters, if you get very thick ones, every 10 minutes of operation. The approximate separation time of 10 liters takes 10-15 minutes in normal condition of the unit.
• Very fatty milk clogs the hole where the adjusting bolt is located. Therefore, try to completely unscrew it and work without it.

How to use a separator (nuances)

1. For creaming to occur, milk must be at a certain temperature. About 35-45 degrees. When heating on the stove, it must be monitored with a thermometer, stirring constantly. The bottom is always hotter than the top. Therefore, it is better to remove it in advance rather than overheat it. Cold milk cannot be separated into fractions.
2. When separating pasteurized milk, remove the film from it. Its temperature should not exceed 65 degrees.

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Making a milk separator with your own hands

A homemade apparatus for separating milk can be assembled quite easily with your own hands. The standard design includes a bowl for pouring milk and a motor that can spin it. The productivity of self-made equipment is quite low.

Due to the fact that such factory-made equipment is quite affordable and is represented by a large number of models, there is no need to manufacture such a device yourself. In addition, the purchase of material for manufacturing and the need to purchase tools makes doing it yourself costly, and also not very popular and in demand in our country.

The difference between goat's milk and cow's milk?

First of all, let us explain why we decided to comment on the facts about goat milk. Discussions on “how to separate goat milk”, “how to choose a separator for this”, etc. have become common in forums for farmers. And we decided to add a few well-known facts so that you don’t have to search for them on the Internet for a long time.

Now goat milk has begun to gain popularity again and there are several main reasons:

• goats are less demanding on the amount of food - 2-5 times less than what a cow needs / This is beneficial. And their dimensions are 2-3 times smaller than those of cows.
• goat milk and products made from it (cheese) are less likely to cause allergies in humans , and, most importantly, in children.
• The nutritional content of goat milk is superior to cow milk
• goat milk itself and products made from it are now becoming more and more in demand, but demand exceeds supply, which means the cost of goat milk is higher than cow milk and the profitability of farming with goats is becoming more and more profitable.

Let's compare goat's milk with cow's milk:

• goat's milk is just a little fatter - no more than 5-7%. Almost no different from cow's;
• lactose in goat milk is 13% less , which is positive for people prone to lactose intolerance;
• Goat milk contains almost no (trace amounts) of the allergen - alpha-S1-casein protein . Light whey proteins break down faster and easier in the digestive tract, are absorbed faster, and this is excellent for dietary and baby food;
• Goat milk contains 4 times more copper, 134% potassium, 10 times more folic acid, 5 times more vitamin B-12.

But there is no difference in separating goat's milk from cow's milk - you just need to buy any milk separator at a reasonable price and all the advantages of goat's milk are in your hands.

Separator assembly rules

A separator is a mechanical device that extracts cream from fresh milk and makes butter. They are manual and electric, but inside both are arranged the same way:

1. Housing (includes power button and cord if the unit is powered).
2. Engine.
3. Drum.
4. Receivers for skim milk and cream.
5. Float chamber and float.
6. Milk receiver.
7. Traffic jams.

When all the details have been studied, you can safely assemble the separator and get ready for work. Step-by-step assembly will not take more than 10 minutes:

1. First, the drum must be secured on top of the motor shaft. It should fit easily, but stay tight. It is better to make several manual turns for reliability and to avoid distortions.
2. Next, receivers are placed on top of the structure. The skim receiver comes first, followed by the cream. It is important not to mix them up, since one of them has a notch that needs to be aligned with the hole on the body. The cream receiver can be installed in any direction as desired.
3. A float chamber is attached to the drains, and the float itself is installed on top in the form of a white or transparent disk.
4. The penultimate stage is installing the bowl. It doesn't need to be secured. Under the weight of the milk, the bowl itself will hold firmly.
5. In the end, all that remains is to install the plug/faucet. It regulates the flow of milk into the bowl.

Milk here and there

The problem when milk flows instead of cream is quite common with frequent use.

If the separator does not beat off the cream, you need to figure it out, after which this began to appear. In most cases, the main problem is incorrect assembly - this will be the first advice. If reassembly does not help, try tightening the milk supply screw.

Another important factor is what the initial temperature of the heated milk is. If the milk is too hot, the whole process will not be effective.

How to adjust the device

One of the first difficulties that separator users encounter is insufficient cream fat content. The separation occurs in the drum of the device, where, under the influence of centrifugal force, the milk breaks down into whey and cream.

This is quite easy to do. You need to tighten the screw in the top plate of the drum. The maximum fat content of cream is 0.05. To achieve it, tighten the screw until it stops, and then make one and a half turns back.

In this position, the separator will work for a maximum of 15 minutes. Then it needs to be disassembled and washed, since grease clogs the parts. It is optimal to set the screw value to 3-3.5 turns. It must be borne in mind that the fattier the cream, the lower its ratio to the milk used.

Old separator models lacked the ability to customize and produced products with only one fat content. It was impossible to regulate the thickness of the liquid in them. New devices, for example, the IRID separator, are suitable for producing both liquid and thick cream.

Problems using the device

Each device has an instruction manual that must be carefully studied and followed. A possible cause of problems may be design features that were not taken into account during assembly. Some problems can be summarized and basic recommendations for correction can be given. However, you should always rely on the model used and information from the manufacturer.

The separated product does not thicken

1. The reason may be excessively hot milk, in which case it needs to be cooled to the temperature of fresh milk, about 40 degrees.
2. You also need to get rid of dirt from the drum. It should be disassembled, cleaned and rinsed from sediment.
3. It would be a good idea to check the position of the adjusting screw. If it is screwed in too much, you need to turn it 1-1.5 turns.
4. Thickness will appear after prolonged exposure to the cold. In cases where waiting time is limited, you can use a mixer. The main thing is not to overdo it and make butter.

Why does he drive so fat?

First of all, you need to try changing the position of the regulator. It can also be caused by milk that is too cold. The optimal temperature of the raw material is 35-45 C. The tap is not fully open. The float is not in place.

Reasons why the separator does not work

The device may not work at all or may not work properly due to breakdowns or assembly errors.

How are mechanism defects and separator operating features related?

1. The drum does not respond to button presses. Everything is simple here: either the button is faulty, or the internal contacts have come loose, or the motor itself has failed.
2. The separator produces cream of incorrect fat content and thickness, even with the correct screw settings. This means that the adjustment hole is clogged. Cleaning with a brush will quickly improve the situation.
3. The separator parts rattle when starting up. If there is no milk in the bowl, then extraneous sounds are normal. If there is liquid, but the grinding noise remains, the reason is improper assembly of the device components.
4. During operation, knocks are heard inside the separator. There are several reasons for this. The drum could be clogged or its parts may not be assembled correctly. The nuts that secure the motor are loose. The motor shaft is bent or deformed. The separator is tilted. Factory defects are to blame, and it is worth taking the device in for repair under warranty.
5. The drum does not gain the required pressure and number of revolutions. Option one: insufficient power supply. Option two: faulty socket or wiring. Option three: the unit’s engine is broken.

Why does the separator not separate the cream?

It happens that the separator ceases to fulfill its intended purpose even when the drum speed increases. Why is this happening?

1. Milk does not flow into the drum. A clogged hole in the plug or faucet is to blame for this.
2. The rubber seal between the parts of the drum does not fit tightly or its shape is broken. Ideally, the elastic band should be intact and round.
3. The thicker the cream, the faster the internal parts of the mechanism clog. If you do not wash them in time, the work will stop.
4. If the machine worked continuously for more than half an hour, and then stopped producing cream, then it was probably clogged or broken due to overload.

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