In March 2026, Taizy Machinery completed the production and shipment of one set of TZ-10 mealworm grading sorting machines to Australia. The shipment also included 24 plastic breeding boxes and 24 drying boxes, forming a complete solution for small-to-medium insect farming operations.
The customer, a mealworm breeding farm in Australia, was struggling with slow manual sorting. Workers had to separate live worms, pupae, and frass by hand, which took hours every day and produced inconsistent results. This mealworm sorting machine now handles the entire grading process at 150–300 kg/h, cutting labor time by more than 70% while improving sorting accuracy.
Customer Background: An Insect Protein Farm in Australia
The customer operates a mealworm breeding facility in regional Australia, supplying dried insect protein to local pet food manufacturers and poultry feed producers.
Australia’s insect protein market has grown rapidly over the past five years. Feed-grade mealworms must be sorted by size before drying and packaging, because buyers pay different prices for different grades. Large live worms go to breeding colonies, medium worms go to drying lines, and pupae require separate handling.
Before automation, this farm relied on manual sieving and visual sorting, a common setup among small insect farms.
What Did the Australian Customer Need from a Mealworm Sorting Machine?
The farm’s main bottleneck appeared after each harvest cycle. Fresh trays yielded a mixture of live mealworms of different sizes, pupae, shed skins, and frass. Manual separation of this mixture created several problems:
- Low throughput. Two workers could process only 40–50 kg per hour.
- Inconsistent grading. Size separation varied between workers and shifts.
- High labor cost. Sorting consumed 3–4 hours of labor every day.
- Pupae damage. Pupae are fragile and were often crushed during manual handling.
- Unscalable workflow. The farm could not take larger orders without hiring more staff.
The customer needed an automatic mealworm separator that could classify worms into multiple size grades, remove frass and debris, and handle pupae gently. A compact footprint was also important, because the facility had limited floor space. Finally, the machine had to run on 220V/50Hz single-phase power, the standard supply available on the farm.
What Mealworm Grading Solution Did Taizy Provide?
After reviewing the customer’s daily output and facility layout, Taizy recommended the TZ-10 model, a multi-layer mealworm grading machine with four interchangeable sieves.
The solution included:
- One TZ-10 mealworm sorting machine with four sieves: a 3.8×25 mm chrysalis sieve, a 1.0×1.0 mm worm manure sieve, a 2×25 mm large-and-medium worm screen, and a 1.5×25 mm small-and-medium worm sieve.
- 24 plastic breeding boxes (600×400×10 mm) for colony growth.
- 24 drying boxes (570×370×90 mm) for post-sorting dehydration.
The four-sieve design lets the operator run a full sorting cycle in a single pass. Frass falls through the finest sieve first. Pupae are captured on the dedicated chrysalis sieve. Live worms are then divided into large and small grades for breeding or drying. Changing sieves takes only a few minutes, so the machine can adapt to different harvest stages.
At full function, the mealworm sifter processes about 150 kg/h. When only some grading stages are needed, output reaches 300 kg/h, giving the farm flexibility between thorough sorting and fast throughput.
TZ-10 Mealworm Grading Sorting Machine Technical Parameters
| Item | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Model | TZ-10 |
| Voltage | 220V/50Hz |
| Power | 0.85 kW |
| Full-featured output | 150 kg/h |
| Output of some functions | 300 kg/h |
| Net weight | 300 kg |
| Machine size | 2210 × 1450 × 900 mm |
Sieve Configuration
| Sieve Type | Mesh Size | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis sieve | 3.8 × 25 mm | Separates pupae from live worms |
| Worm manure sieve | 1.0 × 1.0 mm | Removes frass and fine debris |
| Large and medium worm screen | 2 × 25 mm | Grades large worms |
| Small and medium worm sieve | 1.5 × 25 mm | Grades small worms |
Supporting Equipment
| Item | Size | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Breeding box | 600 × 400 × 10 mm | 24 pcs |
| Drying box | 570 × 370 × 90 mm | 24 pcs |
After-Sales Service from Taizy
The TZ-10 mealworm sorting machine shipment included a complete English operation manual, sieve replacement instructions, and a maintenance guide. Taizy also provides:
- One-year warranty on core components, including the motor and vibrating system.
- Lifetime technical support through email, WhatsApp, and video calls.
- Video installation guidance, allowing the farm to commission the machine without a technician visit.
- Spare parts supply, with fast international delivery for sieves, belts, and wearing components.
- Multi-language support for global customers.
Before shipment, every machine undergoes a full-function test with actual materials. The customer received photos and test videos of their own unit prior to dispatch, confirming output and grading performance.
Cooperating with Taizy Machinery
Taizy Machinery has supplied insect processing and food machinery to customers in over 40 countries, including Australia, Canada, Italy, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This project followed Taizy’s standard export workflow:
- Requirement confirmation. Taizy’s sales engineer reviewed the farm’s output target, power supply, and space limits.
- Configuration proposal. The team recommended the TZ-10 model with a four-sieve set plus breeding and drying boxes.
- Production and testing. The machine was built, assembled, and tested in Taizy’s factory.
- Shipment. The unit was packed in export-standard plywood cases and shipped to Australia in March 2026.
- Commissioning support. After arrival, Taizy’s team guided installation and sieve selection through video calls.
Start Your Mealworm Processing Project
This Australian case shows how a small farm can replace hours of manual work with one compact machine. The TZ-10 mealworm grading sorting machine delivers accurate size classification, gentle pupae handling, and flexible output from 150 kg/h to 300 kg/h. In addition to the TZ-10 mealworm grading sorting machine, we also offer multiple models of mealworm grading and sorting machines to meet your different processing needs.
Whether you run an insect protein farm, a reptile feed facility, or a pet food business, the right mealworm separator can cut labor costs and open the door to larger contracts.
Planning to upgrade your insect farm? Contact Taizy Machinery today. Tell us your daily output, target grades, and local voltage, and we will recommend the right mealworm sorting solution for your operation.
