Why are Motor Sich milk separators so popular? How to choose a separator?

Purpose of the separator

When the device operates, different fractions of milk are released.
The main element of any design is the drum. Fat milk is separated into skim milk and cream under the influence of centrifugal forces, while the liquid is further purified. An electric separator will help you separate the cream efficiently and quickly. Small volumes of milk can be passed through a Soviet-style mechanical device. A manual separator does an excellent job of preparing butter from cream or sour cream.

Mosquito season

The blood-sucking insect reproduces throughout the summer. But the female squeak mosquito lays the maximum number of eggs in July - August. Indeed, during this period, the duration of daylight hours decreases and the humidity level increases. Such conditions contribute to the normal development of midges, squeaks and other blood-sucking insects.

Summer residents and owners of country houses actively fight pests from May to September. To do this, they use folk remedies, chemicals and insecticides, devices and devices. When selecting, people are guided by the size of the population, composition and method of use.

How to assemble a milk separator

Manufacturers offer the separator in disassembled form for purchase. The device is assembled in several stages.

The drum is mounted on the motor shaft. To check that there is no distortion, the drum is rotated several times.
Install a pair of drains (one of the parts with a small groove is placed at the bottom, aligning the groove with the recess on the body).
Put on the float chamber by placing a white plastic disk (float) inside.
Install a large container-bowl for milk.

Installing the tap plug is the final stage. The part looks like a plastic tube with an L-shaped handle on one side and a hole on the other that opens or closes the milk flow from the bowl.

Dismantling and assembling the separator drum

Regular operation of the device requires periodic cleaning of the filter and drum from accumulated deposits. The disassembly and assembly procedure is performed in the following sequence:

use a wrench to unscrew the drum, then remove the cover from the body;
the plates are removed, washed and wiped dry;
take out the drum seal, rinse and wipe;
to wash the separating plate, a bolt is screwed into the upper cone of the drum to regulate the fat content;
The drum must be assembled in the reverse order, installing and carefully fixing all components.

Reproduction of the jumping spider

A characteristic difference between males and females is the coloring of the front pair of limbs. This pair has stripes. Almost all species of jumping spider have a unique mating ritual, but to attract the attention of the female, all males perform a special mating dance, during which they raise their forelimbs, observing a clear periodicity, and lightly hit themselves all over the body.

Immediately after mating, the small spiders that appear are completely left to the care of the female, who builds a nest for them from a silk thread. After laying eggs, females guard their nests until the babies emerge. The spider, having gone through several stage-by-stage moults, catches up in size to the adult individual, so it acquires independence and begins to take care of itself.

Instructions for separator Motor Sich 100

1.1 Purpose of the product

The separator is designed for separating whole cow's milk with a fat content of up to 4.5% into cream and skim milk while simultaneously cleaning them from contaminants remaining after straining the milk, as well as for purifying drinking water from contaminants and impurities.

1.3 Milk separator design, complete set

The main parts and assembly elements of the separator are shown in Figure 1.

The separator is manufactured in three modifications. Each model is supplied with the parts and subassemblies listed in Table 1 below.

1.5 Operating principle of the milk separator

The separator operates as follows:

Milk through the hole in the plug (1) of the milk receiver (2) and the float chamber (3) enters the drum (5)
In the drum, the milk is distributed in the gaps between the plates, where, under the influence of centrifugal forces, it is divided into two fractions: cream and skim milk.
The cream, as a lighter fraction, moves towards the axis of rotation of the drum. Then, under the pressure of the milk level, they rise to the separating plate, from where, through the hole of the adjusting screw, they are discharged into the cream receiver.
Skim milk (skim milk), as a heavier fraction, under the influence of the same centrifugal forces, is thrown to the periphery of the drum. Then, through the gap between the lid and the separating plate, it rises into the neck of the drum and is discharged into the return receiver.
Contaminants in the milk settle on the inner lower surfaces of the lid, plates and drum holder. To ensure an effective separation process, it is necessary to periodically wash the drum parts and remove any sediment that has formed.

How to use a milk separator, using the separator

2.1 Operating restrictions

Before starting operation, you must carefully study the operating restrictions, non-compliance with which is unacceptable for safety reasons. Failure to comply with the conditions may lead to breakage of the separator and its failure.

The separator is a household electrical appliance that operates under supervision. It is NOT allowed to leave the separator switched on unattended and allow children to access it.

PROHIBITED:

Operation of the separator at network voltages below 198 V and above 242 V.
Operation at a relative room humidity of more than 80%.
During operation, close the drainage hole in the separator housing and the ventilation holes in the support.
Disassemble the separator until the electric drive stops completely.
Assemble, disassemble, service the separator and move it from one place to another without first disconnecting the separator cord plug from the power supply.
Operation of the separator when any signs of electric motor malfunction appear (sparks, burning smell, smoke, etc.). In such cases, the device must be immediately disconnected from the network.
Open the milk supply plug within 60 seconds after turning on the electric drive.
Continuous operation of the separator for more than 30 minutes without subsequent stopping to wash the drum parts.
Turn off the separator when the milk supply plug is open and until the separation of the milk in the drum is completed.
Operation of the separator when there is extraneous noise or increased vibration caused by improper assembly or installation of the drum.

2.2 Preparing the separator for operation

2.2.1 Before starting operation, it is necessary to disassemble the drum, its parts and utensils in contact with milk. Rinse thoroughly with a hot, no more than 60º C 2% soda solution, rinse with warm water and dry. To prevent scratches and loss of gloss, do not use chemical or abrasive products or metal or excessively hard or abrasive sponges.

2.2.2 Assemble the drum in the following sequence (see Figure 2):

Place the sealing ring (7) into the groove of the plate holder (8).
Alternately install two types of aluminum plates on the trihedron of the plate-holder: type A (5) and type B (6). Start assembling with those plates that are larger in number. If the drum is equipped with polycarbonate plates, then they can be installed on the plate holder in any order.
Install a separating plate (4) with an installed adjusting screw (3) onto the assembled package of plates.
Install the cover (2) so that the protrusion of the separating plate fits into the groove of the cover.
Align the mark on the lid with the mark on the plate holder, as shown in Figure 2
Screw the nut (1) onto the threaded part of the plate holder.

Complete the final tightening of the nut using a special wrench included in the separator kit. Tighten until the “0” mark on the outer diameter of the nut aligns with the mark (notch) on the threaded part of the plate holder.
Disassemble the drum in the reverse order. When removing the drum cover and the package of plates, light blows with the end of the threaded part of the plate holder on a wooden stand are allowed.

2.2.3 To ensure normal operation of the separator, the electric drive (8, Figure 1) must be installed on a flat horizontal surface. Then

Install the assembled drum onto the electric motor shaft (10) so that the seating housing of the electric motor shaft fits tightly into the seating cone of the drum.
Install a return receiver (7) and a cream receiver (6) on the upper part of the housing (9), preventing the drum from touching the receivers when it rotates.
Install the float chamber (3), insert the float (4) into it. When installing a polypropylene float chamber, be sure to align the chamber groove with the cream receiver chute.
Install a milk receiver (2) onto the float chamber.
Close the milk supply channel to the float chamber with the plug (1).
When installing polycarbonate drains, it is necessary to combine them with a fixing element.
The cream and skim receptacles can be unfolded and installed in a convenient position so that the dishes for collecting cream and skim milk can be installed securely and steadily. Place a container under the upper receiver to collect the cream, and under the lower one to collect the skim milk.

2.3 Starting the separator and operating procedure

2.3.1 For separation, use only fresh, well-strained milk with a fat content of up to 4.5%, heated to a temperature of 35 to 40º C.

2.3.2 Unused milk that has cooled down after heating must be strained to separate the surface films.

2.3.3 After installing the separator at the workplace, plug in the power cord (12, Figure 1)

ATTENTION!

Before filling the receiver with milk or water, ALWAYS make sure that the cap is set to the “Closed” position. The pointed part of the stopper handle should be turned in the direction opposite to the mark on the end edge of the milk receiver.

2.3.4 Turn on the separator by pressing the switch key (11, Figure 1). In no more than 60 seconds the drum will return to operating mode. To warm up the drum, pass at least 1 liter of hot water at a temperature of 40-50 ºС through the separator.

2.3.5 Without turning off the electric drive, set the plug to the “Closed” position and pour milk into the milk receiver. Then set the plug to the “Open” position and separate.

ATTENTION!

If the cork is not fully opened, cream of high fat content is formed, which can clog the drum.

Continuous separation time is no more than 30 minutes!

Depending on the fat content and degree of purification of the milk, deposits of casein and dirt accumulate on the inner lower surfaces of the lid, plates and plate holder. After separating 24 liters of milk, it is strongly recommended to pay special attention to the quality of the resulting cream. If the cream yield decreases, the separator must be disassembled and the parts washed, removing the formed sediment.

Do not cover the drainage hole, as milk leaks from the drum will accumulate in the electric drive housing. This may cause damage to the electrical appliance.

2.3.6 After installing the plug in the “Open” position, as a result of separation, skim milk will first appear in the skim receiver, and then cream, which is discharged through the hole of the adjusting screw into the cream receiver.

2.3.7 After separation is complete, pass 2 liters of hot (40-50ºС) water to remove the cream remaining in the drum.

2.3.8 Turn off the separator after the flow of cream and skim milk into the receivers stops.

2.3.9 After turning off the separator, it is recommended to pause for 3 to 5 minutes to ensure easier removal of the drum from the electric drive shaft.

How to adjust the Motor Sich separator, adjusting the fat content of cream and the ratio to skim milk

Adjust the ratio of cream to skim milk by rotating the adjusting screw (3, in Figure 2) using a special key, which is included in the spare parts kit. When the screw is turned out, the volume of cream increases, and when screwed in, it decreases. To obtain the thickest possible cream, you need to tighten the adjusting screw all the way, without applying much effort.

Note: An adjusting screw that is tightened with great force, as well as frequent adjustment of the oil content, can lead to loosening of the screw thread.

A brief introduction to insects

Mosquitoes are classified as midges. The length of their body is 5-15 mm. The body is thin and quite soft. Many species of mosquitoes are characterized by long legs and transparent wings. Although there are other types of these insects. For example, large mosquitoes with dark or spotted wings live in tropical regions. The body of some species reaches a length of 10 cm.

Many mosquitoes have a discreet coloration. However, some species may have a distinct green or black color.

Upon closer inspection, you can see long antennae on the head. They allow mosquitoes to navigate well in space.

The piercing-sucking oral apparatus is presented in the form of a tube. There are miniature jaws inside. Their sharpness can be compared to blades. They are necessary to gnaw microscopic holes in the skin. Then the sucking proboscis is launched here.

How to adjust the separator drum?

You can adjust the fat content of the cream using a special adjusting bolt. A special wrench is used to adjust the drum by turning the bolt. To obtain a product with maximum fat content, you need to tighten the bolt all the way and turn it slightly in the opposite direction. But it must be taken into account that to obtain thick cream, the separator can operate continuously for no more than 10-17 minutes. Then you need to flush the system, since the drum and plates become clogged with grease.

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If you use the device to obtain liquid cream, then rinse the system after processing every 20-25 liters of milk.

When adjusting the drum, you need to take into account that obtaining the required product is also affected by the temperature of the poured milk (recommended temperature range is 30-40 ° C). Sometimes, when processing very rich milk, the adjusting bolt quickly becomes clogged. The optimal setting option in this case is to completely unscrew the bolt and process the milk without it.

What does a water strider eat?

Photo: Water strider bug

Water striders are excellent hunters. They have acute vision and developed motion receptors. Movement receptors are located on the antennae and limbs, which allows insects to quickly respond to any fluctuations in the water. They react almost instantly to movement in the water, so they easily get food for themselves. These small water bugs are true predators. Their daily diet consists of a huge number of insects, fish, beetles and other small representatives of the animal world.

The front pair of legs takes an active part in catching prey. It is equipped with special hooks. Their water bugs are used to firmly capture prey. The proboscis also plays an important role in the feeding process. Its water strider pierces its prey to suck out nutrients or inject venom. The proboscis is long, but it does not interfere with movement. After eating, the animal tucks it under its chest.

Water striders' favorite treats are:

flies, horsefly mosquitoes. These insects become food for bedbugs only through their own carelessness. Sometimes they fly too close to the water or accidentally fall into it;
eggs of small insects, fish roe. The water strider finds such food on swampy shores;
jellyfish, fish fry, physalia. Such food is the main one in the diet of sea water striders;
remains of deceased fauna representatives. The water strider is a unique and very useful creature. Representatives of this family eat a large number of remains, cleaning water bodies and banks.

Interesting fact: Water striders often have conflicts and even fights among themselves over food. Insects often steal food from each other using their tenacious front legs.

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)

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.
When separating pasteurized milk, remove the film from it. Its temperature should not exceed 65 degrees.

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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.

Perhaps the rubber gasket between the race and the cups has worn out... the ring, and you should not overheat the milk...

My wife simply skips cream again after milk.

Leave in the refrigerator until it thickens.

Not a fact, but here – 100%

Wow! On the contrary, we torture the separator so that it produces liquid cream, otherwise within a day it becomes like butter. Let's change!

Try twisting the creamer on the cup, half a turn...

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?

1. Tighten the creamer.

2. Adjust the height of the worm using a wrench (there is a nut under the bottom).

3. The brushes may be worn out - replace them.

Greetings. At one time I wrote an article on separator malfunctions and problems with cream separation. Anyone interested can read inlet.com.ua/ne-rabotaet-separator-dlya-moloka. Please don't take this as an advertisement. The separation of milk is greatly influenced by the temperature of the milk itself. It should be heated in the range of 30-40 degrees. And here is a quote from the article on the separator and drum itself:

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.
Very fatty milk clogs the hole where the adjusting bolt is located. Therefore, try to completely unscrew it and work without it.

Where do termites live?

Photo: White termite

Termites are found on every continent except Antarctica. Not very many of them are found in North America and Europe (10 species are known in Europe and 50 in North America). Termites are found in large numbers in South America, where more than 400 species are known. Of the 3,000 species of termites that are currently classified, 1,000 are found in Africa. They are very common in some regions.

In the northern Kruger National Park alone, an estimated 1.1 million active termite mounds can be found. There are 435 species of termites in Asia, which are mainly found in China. In China, termite species are limited to mild tropical and subtropical habitats south of the Yangtze River. In Australia, all ecological groups of termites (wet, dry, subterranean) are endemic to the country, with over 360 classified species.

Because of their soft cuticle, termites do not live in cool or cold habitats. There are three ecological groups of termites: damp, dry and subterranean. Dampwood termites are found only in coniferous forests, while Drywood termites are found only in deciduous forests; Subterranean termites live in a wide variety of areas. One species in the dry rock group is the West Indian termite (Cryptotermes brevis), which is an invasive species in Australia. In Russia, termites are found in the area around the cities of Sochi and Vladivostok. About 7 species of termites have been discovered in the CIS.

How to choose a milk separator?

When choosing models, you need to consider the pros and cons of each type of separator (mechanical and electrical). The manual unit is inexpensive and allows you to process 40-50 liters of milk per hour. This is the best choice for farms with a small number of cows. The fat content of the resulting products is set manually.

Among the minuses, it should be noted the need to use manual labor, the low speed of rotation of the drum (8.5-10 thousand rpm).

The advantages of electric models are obvious: high productivity (from 80 liters of milk per hour), the presence of sensors for adjusting the fat content of products, and the function of disinfecting dairy products. The higher cost compared to manual units can be considered a minus.

DIY milk separator

A homemade separator for processing dairy products will work no worse than a purchased one if you approach the process of its manufacture responsibly. For a unit that will help separate milk into skim milk and cream, you will need a small list of materials: a special chute for supplying milk, a perforated drum, tubes for removing cream and skim milk, perforated metal bowls and a motor from an activator-type washing machine. The steam juicer can be used as a housing. Here are some tips for assembling the separator:

In order to assemble all the compartments of the juice cooker on it, the axis must be long; one end of it should be installed in the motor, which will drive the entire mechanism.
It is necessary to make a hole in the side of the juicer body, where you should attach the outlet tube and place a receiver to collect the waste.
On the top of the axis you should put a bowl with perforations into which the milk will be poured.

Lifestyle

All jumping spiders are active daytime hunters. Their prey is small insects. The size of the prey is determined by the size of the hunter. The brave climber from Everest feeds on small flies and springtails, and the largest member of the family, the royal jumping spider, eats other arthropods and beetles that harm sugar cane.

Jumping spiders

On a note!

Horses living in Russia hunt agricultural pests.

You should not offend these useful animals. The horse hunts not only terrestrial invertebrates. Some species specialize in killing flying insects, including mosquitoes.

Jumpers do not weave webs, but actively use their threads. During the hunt, before jumping, the animal attaches a web to the place from which the jump will be made, insuring itself from falling.

Interesting!

Only in the family of horses there is a species that feeds on plant sap. Kipling's Bagheera is a highly specialized racer that feeds on the juice of only one type of acacia. The arthropod lives in Brazil.

How to use?

To ensure that the quality of the final product does not disappoint, it is advisable to follow the instructions when using the equipment. To process milk on a separator, several steps are taken step by step:

The device is installed on the table. Using a special key, adjust the creamer in height to obtain the desired fat content;
Warmed or fresh milk is poured into the bowl. As soon as the electric separator drum spins up at full speed (after 30-35 seconds), open the receiver tap;
after processing the entire volume of milk, 2.5-3 liters of heated water are passed through the separator, washing the residues;
then the equipment is turned off, disassembled and all components are thoroughly washed with a brush and brush. Assembly (in reverse order) begins after all elements have dried.

In order for the equipment to serve for a long time, you need to follow the recommendations for use specified by the manufacturer. Periodic lubrication of the adjusting bolt is an important rule in the operation of both electric and manual separators.

When choosing different models of equipment, you need to compare all performance characteristics. Since these parameters affect the quality of dairy products. But it must be taken into account that heavy loads and poor cleaning of parts also play a role.

Natural enemies of termites

Photo: Animal termite

Termites are consumed by a wide variety of predators. For example, the termite species Hodotermes mossambicus was found in the stomachs of 65 birds and 19 mammals. Many arthropods feed on termites: ants, centipedes, cockroaches, crickets, dragonflies, scorpions and spiders; reptiles such as lizards; amphibians such as frogs and toads. There are also many other animals that eat termites: aardvarks, anteaters, bats, bears, a large number of birds, echidnas, foxes, mice and pangolins. Fun fact: The aardwolf is capable of eating thousands of termites in one night using its long, sticky tongue.

Ants are the biggest enemy of termites. Some genera of ants specialize in hunting termites. For example, Megaponera is an exclusively termite-eating species. They carry out raids, some of which last for several hours. But ants aren't the only invertebrates that raid. Many sphecoid wasps, including Polistinae Lepeletier and Angiopolybia Araujo, are known to raid termite mounds during the termite mating flight.