Essential equipment used to separate cream (milk fat) from whole milk, producing cream for butter, cheese, and skimmed milk as a byproduct.
A cream separator is a mechanical device that uses centrifugal force to separate milk into:
| Type | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Manual (hand-cranked) | Powered by hand, small capacity | Small farms, home use |
| Electric | Motor-driven, higher speed and capacity | Medium to large farms |
| Industrial | High-capacity, often fully automated | Commercial dairies, processing plants |
In dairy farms, cream separators are used:
From 10 liters of whole milk:
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