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SEPARATORS AND THE SEPARATION OF MILK. 



By R. W. Stratton. 



In dealing with this subject, general directions only can be given. 

 Space will not permit giving detailed directions for the different makes 

 of separators. A book of directions is furnished with each new separa- 

 tor sent out, ,and the specific instructions contained therein should be 

 strictly followed unless you know of something better, which you !iave 

 proven to be so by practice, not theory. Separators may be divided 

 into two classes — the steam or turbine, and the belt separator. 



Turbine Separator. 



In setting it up, a solid foundation should be provided. It does 

 not matter how solid a wooden floor is, it will vibrate more or less from 

 the running ofi a churn or other machinery. With a stone, brick or 

 cement foundaton a separator is independent of any vibration from 

 other machinery and will run much better, and for a longer time. If 

 setting the separator on a cement floor probably the most permanent 

 method of fastening it down would be as follows : First mark the 

 ex.act location for the holes. With a square draw a line through the 

 centre where the holes should be, then drill the cement to the desired 

 depth (6 to 7 inches). To do this a common cold-chisel may be used 

 providing the bit is wide enough for the body of the chisel, though a 

 pointed chisel for this purpose is preferable. The dust may be remov- 

 ed from the hole while drilling by a small bellows, or blowing through 

 a small rubber or glass tube. Have the bolt head somewhat rounded 

 and place the bolt in the hole with the threaded end up, making sure to 

 have it perpendicular and in line, and the necessary height above the 

 floor, then pour melted lead in the hole around the bolt. If a method is 

 desired whereby the bolts can be removed from the floor, drill 

 holes as above, plug with wood, bore with a bit at least I 

 of an inch smaller than the lag screws used and fasten down with lag 

 screws. Another method whereby separators may be changed without 

 drilling new holes is to drill the holes in the cement nearer to the centre 

 than any separator will be likely to require, fasten a 2 inch by 4 inch 

 piece of wood to the floor and bolt the separator to it. 



In putting down a cement floor to be used for separators, it is well 

 to have a pier built about two inches higher than the floor and about the 

 size of the separator base. This tends to prevent dirt from lodging under 

 the separator when scrubbing the floor. 



If a stone or brick pier (bricks are neatest) has to be built, the 

 nature of the soil will determine the depth to excavate, and the size of 

 the frame or base of the separator will determine the length and 

 breadth. The exact specifications are given in the book of instruc- 

 tons furnished with the separator. 



