Tenebrio Molitor separator is an electrical mealworm separating machine. During the use of the Tenebrio Molitor separator machine, it shall be maintained regularly each month. The maintenance methods involve removing the side cover and the dust, filling the rotating parts with lubricating oil, checking whether the screws at each part are loose, etc. If any abnormality occurs in operation, it shall be comprehensively checked and eliminated. The following are the common faults and corresponding solutions for your reference.
| Abnormal Phenomenon | Reasons | Measures |
| Severe vibration of the whole machine | 1. Casters are not leveled 2. The fixing screw of the vibrating rod is loose 3. The bearing is damaged and the vibrating rod is deformed | 1. Leveling separator 2. Tighten the screws at all parts 3. Check all parts and replace them in time |
| Mealworm dropping from conveyor belt | 1. The whole machine is not leveled 2. The conveyor belt is too loose 3. The damping rod is damaged or slipped | 1. Leveling separator 2. Tighten the screw 3. Replace and adjust the damping rod |
| The worm brush on the conveyor belt is not clean. | The distance between the brush and the conveyor belt is too large, and the brush is seriously worn | Remove the side cover, adjust the brush or replace the brush |
| There are insects in feces | 1. The upper screen is too large 2. The screen is damaged | 1. Replace with the appropriate screen 2. Replace the screen |
| Insect dropping in the Tenebrio Molitor separator | 1. The conveyor belt is too loose 2. The machine vibrates violently 3. The insect hopper is not closed before starting the machine 4. The slope of the insect chute in the machine is flat | 1. Adjust the belt screw 2. Leveling separator 3. Close the door tightly and pour the insects after the bucket 4. Adjust the slope of the insect chute |
| The selection effect is not good. | 1. The upper and lower slide boards are not adjusted in place, and the operation method is improper 2. The amount of insects released is too fast or uneven, and the mealworm accumulate on the conveyor belt | 1. Adjust the insect chute in place 2. Evenly adjust the number of insects |
| There are worm skins among the worms | The air volume is too small or the cloth bag is blocked | Adjustable air volume cleaning cloth bag |
| The outlet of the insect hopper emits ash upward | There are too few insects in the insect bucket | Add mealworm in time |
Cautions in the adjustment of Tenebrio Molitor separator
1. Do not change the machine structure randomly;
2. The maintenance vibrating rod and vibrating main shaft must be installed and tightened as they are;
3. The repair of the mealworm separator machine is best operated by professionals;
4. Contact the manufacturer for handling if necessary.
