Milking Systems
Introducing DeLaval
Alfa Laval Agri became DeLaval on April 14, 2000, a name that links back to our founder, Gustaf de Laval, who invented the centrifugal cream separator over 120 years ago.
We are changing the way we work, tuning even more closely into the needs of our customers. Closer than ever to dairy farmers, we offer optimal solutions to help them realize their ambitions.
What DeLaval stands for
DeLaval drives progress in milk production. Closer than ever to the dairy farmer, we support the production of quality milk in a quality environment. Healthier animals also mean higher profitability. Based on unrivalled competence in milk production, the farmer has access to optimal technology and comprehensive service through us. We are proud to be present wherever there are dairy farmers. With a global distribution and service network, DeLaval is just as much local in the countries where we operate.
Supporting dairy farmers, wherever they may be
Dairy farming is undergoing profound changes. The new generation of farmers is embracing new technology. At an increasing pace, farms are joining together to form larger, more profitable units. In some regions, farms just keep on growing. Mega-dairies, with herds of several thousand cows, are increasingly common.
DeLaval will support all dairy farmers, wherever they may be and whatever the size of their herds. As their partner, we can adapt specific solutions to specific situations, with the aim to make the dairy farmer more successful.
DELAVAL TURNSTYLES
OMEGA
The Omega bail design is new and improved making it the most flexible option. This bail is designed to incorporate automatic cluster removers and allow for future upgrades.
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Features and Benefits
New Improved Bail Design – ease of installation for automatic cluster removers and other automation.
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OMEGYRO Cluster Alignment ring
The Delaval TURN-STYLES platform and milking system are combined to form a solution to provide superior milking performance. Both the platform and the milking system play a critical part in optimal cluster positioning.
On the TURN-STYLES platform, we now include a unique cluster alignment ring (patent pending). With the cluster alignment ring installed, the milk and air rubbers will align to achieve the best possible cluster positioning.
When automatic cluster removers are installed the milk and air tubing will move freely to position themselves away from the cow when exiting the bail. This unique feature is incorporated on all TURN-STYLES platforms.
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Features and Benefits
The unique cluster alignment ring
– achieving optimal cluster positioning
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ZENITH
This platform has been specifically designed to take into account the latest requirements and equipment. It is your opportunity to “future proof” your investment.
The bail dividers incorporate a pressed steel channel, which provides space for automatic cluster removers and other automation equipment. In addition, the bail has head dividers to ensure individual cow feeding. The whole bail has a fully hot-dipped galvanised finish after fabrication.
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Features and Benefits
“Future Proofed” Bail Design – the bail specifically allows for the installation of automation equipment
The unique cluster alignment ring
– achieving optimal cluster positioning.
SUPERDEK Platform – maintenance-free, longer life.
Twin Stainless Steel Consoles
– push button control allows for
initiation of the platform from clusters
on and off positions
AVERAGE PROJECT COST
Platform Size |
28
|
32
|
36
|
40
|
50
|
60
|
Building |
70-100 |
80-105 |
84-110 |
88-115 |
95-135 |
105-145 |
Yard Concrete |
15-17 |
16-18 |
19-20 |
20-22 |
26-28 |
31-34 |
Yard Pipe Work |
11-12 |
11-13 |
13-15 |
14-16 |
18-20 |
22-34 |
Electrical |
9-14 |
10-15 |
11-16 |
12-17 |
12-17 |
13-20 |
Plumbing |
5-9 |
6-10 |
6-10 |
7-11 |
7-11 |
8-12 |
Platform |
46-57 |
52-64 |
51-71 |
56-78 |
67-95 |
77-113 |
Milking Equip. |
42-64 |
48-74 |
54-83 |
60-92 |
75-115 |
90-138 |
Total |
199-273 |
224-299 |
238-325 |
258-352 |
300-421 |
346-486 |
Per Bail |
7,107-9,750 |
7,000-9,344 |
6,625-9,028 |
6,462-8,800 |
6,00-8,430 |
5,775-8,1005 |
DELAVAL COMPONENTS
Electronic Master Pulsator EP 100
Micro-electronics for higher pulsation precision in milking parlours
The heart of the EP Master Unit is a quartz crystal, resonating with the same precision that has made the digital watch a global synonym for accuracy
All the electronics are in a single central box
The EP Master Unit contains all the electronics and other electrical equipment for controlling the electronic pulsation system in the parlour.
The EP Master Unit supplies the pulsators with low voltage (12V) pulses via four outputs. Four output channels are used in order to even out the vacuum consumption.
Our EP Master Unit can operate 20 pulsators.
The electronic signal from the EP Master Unit is transformed into pneumatic pulses in each EP 100 pulsator. The pulsators have servo-operated valves which facilitate the use of compact low-energy solenoids.
LVP Heavy duty vacuum technology
LVP for long run times LVP vacuum suppliers are designed for you, the dairy farmer who demands the utmost in performance.
With a capacity range of 2,500 to 5,600 litres per minute at 50 kPa, and a minimum maintenance requirement, this is a truly heavy-duty vacuum supply. LVP gives you reliability without sacrificing performance, especially when you operate with long run times.
Providing optimum vacuum output per hour of operation, the three LVP models – LVP 3000, LVP 4500 and LVP 6000 – represent the best in vacuum technology.
The HARMONY Milking Unit
The HARMONY Milking Unit is an easy-to-use light-weight cluster which combines low weight (only 2kg) with optimal milking performance. The cluster weight is reduced by more than 40% compared to a conventional milking unit. Basically, it consists of the TF360 claw, lightweight teat cup shells, and a family of liners in a special design.
The upper part of the TF360 claw is made entirely of transparent material giving a clear view of the milk flow from individual teats.
HARMONY: the easy and ergonomical Milking Unit
The average milking operator has a very heavy load. With a conventional cluster, the muscles never really recovered during the milking operation. The benefit of milking with the HARMONY lightweight cluster is a considerably reduced workload.
HCC Super 150
30% improved flow capacity
The new bowl and valve mechanism together with a wide-bore outlet makes it possible to transport 30% more milk through the claw.
The increased capacity makes it possible to have a higher vacuum level in the claw at peak flows. The claw bowl will not become flooded. The risk for fall-offs is very small.
ACRs
“Since installing our double 15 lowline ACR milking system we have noticed our herd has adapted quicker than expected, being contented and more settled which has achieved a much calmer milking. We are spending less time in the dairy enabling us to spend more on herd health and management. In short, we wouldn’t change a thing, the cows are now being properly milked and that takes precedent over everything else. The ACR milking system is worth the money we’ve spent”
Ron and Lynn Kermond
Nullawarre, Victoria
Milk Pre-Cooler
DeLaval plate
The aim of any milk quality system is to keep the number of milk spoilage bacteria and contaminants to a minimum. This can be achieved in two ways:
1. Limit the number of bacteria entering the milk by:
Good dairy practice
Adequate plant hygiene
Regular rubber replacement
Efficient bulk milk tank cleaning
2. Restricting the growth of those bacteria present by:
Efficient primary (water) precooling
Efficient bulk milk tank refrigeration
Most dairy farmers have increased production in the last five years further stretching the performance of their milk cooling system.
This increased production has increased turnover, but are you maximising the profits?
Conclusions
Good quality milk is hard to produce. Milk that is not cooled effectively and efficiently can easily undo all that hard work.
Carefully look at the efficiency of your existing pre-cooling system. If you are not getting your milk down to within 2 degrees C of the coolest water temperature on a farm, it’s time to ask Coastal Agri Services how you can.
Milk Pre-Cooling Units
Quattro Pre-Cooling System by Shannon
With the imminent introduction of greater requirements on milk quality, solutions for meeting higher quality milk standards are becoming a major focus in dairy farming. Glycol Chiller systems are among the few solutions available on the market capable of achieving the demands soon to be placed on dairy farmers.
The dairy industry recognises the importance of delivering the latest advances in technology for obtaining optimum milk quality and supports the introduction of the Quattro On Demand Milk Chilling units, designed and manufactured by Shannon Refrigeration Services.
The main objective of the Quattro Glycol Chiller system is to pre-cool the milk prior to entering the milk vat, ensuring it reaches optimum temperature level in the quickest possible time, retaining milk quality. Pre-cooling the milk prior to it entering the cooling tank reduces the load on the milk vat system and the agitation time required.
The compact Quattro Glycol unit has a tough polyethylene plastic inner and stainless outer that is robust enough to withstand the knocks and takes up minimal floor space in the dairy. The outdoor unit can sit outside on the ground or on the roof.
DELAVAL HYGIENE
With quality dairy detergents from DeLaval and good management, you can improve your profitability. Laboratory and field-proven DeLaval dairy Detergents have a long and respected track record of helping dairy farmers like you produce higher-quality milk. You can count on DeLaval to provide you with the finest hygiene products available. Talk to our Milk Quality Specialist for a tailor-made programme including water tests to meet your needs.
Acidsan
A premium low foaming temperature-tolerant acid detergent/sanitiser. Acidsan ensures your milking machine remains sparkling clean and free from bacto’s and thermo’s all day long.
Chlortech
A powerful chlorinated alkaline detergent with a caustic soda base for the removal of milk fat and protein residues. The regular use of Chlortech means your premium milk payments are assured.
Biophos ULF
A highly effective iodine-based acid sanitiser/detergent specifically designed for use in cold water. You can sleep easy knowing Biophos prevent the growth of count causing thermos and bacto’s. If total assurance is important to you, use Biophos ULF
Iodozyme
lodoZyme Powder Teat sanitiser Concentrate is the result of unique, patented enzyme chemistry developed after years of research by SymbolIon Corporation and DeLaval, the two most knowledgeable companies engaged in iodine germicidal technology.
It has long been recognised that there is no better germicide for teat sanitisers than iodine for a fast, thorough killing of mastitis Pathogens. Unfortunately, most conventional iodine teat sanitisers – whether ready-to-use (RTU) or concentrated – contain large amounts of available iodine that are inactive and do not contribute to mastitis control Many contain as little as I part per million of the active 12 or ‘free” iodine molecule which represents the killing power of an iodine solution. Even the best-stabilised iodine Sanitisers provide only 14 ppm of “free” iodine.
But lodoZyme puts up to 100 ppm of “free” iodine to work protecting your herd from pathogens. lodoZyme’s unique concentrated formulation contains dry iodide, peroxide and special enzymes, all of which are naturally occurring and found in many food products. When mixed together with water, these ingredients undergo a chemical reaction that unleashes millions of I2 molecules and puts up to 100 ppm of “free” iodine to work.
In addition, only lodoZyme’s patented chemistry is able to regenerate additional “free” iodine molecules in solution to replace those depleted battling pathogens. This means the killing power of the teat sanitiser is maintained at effective levels, even under heavy organic load. The result is a fast-acting iodine pre- and post-dip with up to 100 times more mastitis-killing “free” iodine than conventional iodine teat sanitisers.
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Hygenius C200
The best Cleaning System
It is vitally important that your milking plant is cleaned efficiently after every milking.
This is a key factor in maintaining high milk quality. The Hygenius C200 cleaning system ensures that all the essential factors of cleaning such as water temperature, detergent, cleaning duration and water movement are automatically controlled in a consistent fashion
KontACT
ACT puts DeLaval iodine teat sanitisers a generation ahead in udder health
Advanced Conditioning Technology is a new, patent-protected technology developed by DeLaval researchers that improve skin conditioning in our iodine teat sanitisers.
ACT is based on DeLaval’s exciting discovery of a new class of pharmaceutical-grade, iodine complexing agents that maximise iodine complexing efficiency. This reduces the potential for skin irritation and allows the conditioning agents to be more effective in healing chapped teats.
ACT is a new technology that improves udder health.
ACT maximises iodine complexing efficiency.
More emollients reach irritated, chapped teats for better relief.
ACT helps fight mastitis.