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The milking machine Dairy Farm is represented on the domestic market by two models. The units have the same characteristics, device. The difference is a slight design change.
Advantages and disadvantages of milking machines Dairy Farm
The advantages of milking equipment reflect its distinctive features:
- piston type pump is efficient;
- stainless steel milk can is resistant to oxidation, corrosion;
- metal discs on the rear and front wheels allow you to transport the unit along a bad path with bumps;
- special anatomical shape of elastic silicone inserts ensures gentle contact with the cow’s udder;
- the aluminum case of the motor has an increased heat transfer, due to which the wear resistance of the working units increases;
- cleaning brushes are included with the device;
- factory plywood packaging protects the equipment from damage during transportation.
Users consider the increased noise level to be a disadvantage of the Dairy Farm. The stainless steel can increases the overall weight of the milking machine.
The lineup
In the domestic market, the Dairy Farm model range is represented by 1P and 2P devices. The technical characteristics of the units are the same. There is a slight design difference. On the video testing the Dairy Farm:
Milking machine Dairy Farm model 1P
The main modules of the milking machine Dairy Farm are: a pump, a can for collecting milk, an engine. All nodes on the frame are installed. The milking process itself is carried out by attachments. For model 1P, the transport handle is equipped with a bracket. The device is used for hanging attachments during storage and transportation of the device.
A pulsator is responsible for the process of expressing milk in many milking units. Model Dairy Farm 1P has a simplified design. The device does not have a pulsator. Its work is replaced by a piston pump. The frequency of movements for 1 minute of the pistons is 64 cycles. Udder teat squeezing is similar to manual milking or sucking by the calf. The gentle operation of the device creates comfort for the cow. Replacing the pulsator with a piston pump allowed the manufacturer to significantly reduce the cost of the milking unit.
Apparatus 1P is equipped with a motor powered by 220 volts. The aluminum body has excellent heat dissipation, which eliminates the possibility of overheating and rapid wear of working parts. The engine is fixed to the frame of the milking machine over the wheels. The openness of the case allows for additional air cooling. Engine power of 550 W is enough for uninterrupted milking.
Model 1P piston pump drives the connecting rod. The element is connected to the motor by a belt drive. A vacuum hose for air intake is connected to the pump. Its other end is connected to the fitting on the lid of the can. For the implementation of the milking process, the machine is equipped with a vacuum valve. A knot is installed on the lid of the can. The pressure level is regulated by a vacuum gauge.
Model 1P has a set of cups for one cow. More than one animal must not be connected to the equipment for simultaneous milking. The glasses are connected to the system by transparent hoses made of food-grade polymer. Inside the cases there are elastic inserts. Adhesion to the udder of the glasses is carried out by silicone suction cups. The transparency of the transport hoses allows you to visually control the movement of milk through the system.
The mass of model 1P is 45 kg. The can holds 22,6 liters of milk. The container is securely mounted on the base of the milking machine. The can is securely fixed, which eliminates the possibility of tipping over.
The start of the apparatus 1P is carried out from idle. In this state, it works for at least 5 minutes. During this period of time, a complete inspection is performed. They make sure that there are no extraneous noises, oil leakage from the gearbox, air poisoning at the joints, check the reliability of fixing all clamps. Identified problems are eliminated, and only after that they start using the milking equipment for its intended purpose.
Milking machine Dairy Farm model 2P
A slightly improved analogue of the 1P model is the 2P milking machine. Among the technical characteristics, the following indicators can be distinguished:
- the overall performance of the 2P model is from 8 to 10 cows per hour;
- operation of the electric motor from the mains 220 volts;
- motor power 550 W;
- milk container capacity 22,6 l;
- the weight of the equipment in a complete set is 47 kg.
From the technical characteristics, we can conclude that the models 1P and 2P are almost identical. Both devices are reliable, maneuverable, equipped with a piston pump. A distinctive feature of the 2P apparatus is a double handle, which is more convenient for transportation. Model 1P has one control knob.
On the double handle of the device, there is also a bracket for hanging attachments. Free access to all working nodes is open. If necessary, they are easy to maintain and replace.
The manufacturer completes the 2P apparatus with the following elements:
- silicone vacuum pipes – 4 pieces;
- three brushes for cleaning equipment;
- silicone milk pipes – 4 pieces;
- spare V-belt.
The equipment is delivered in a reliable plywood package.
TECH SPECS
Models 1P and 2P are characterized by the presence of similar parameters:
- general productivity – from 8 to 10 goals per hour;
- the engine is powered from a 220 volt network;
- motor power 550 W;
- pressure in the system – from 40 to 50 kPa;
- pulsation occurs at a frequency of 64 cycles per minute;
- the capacity of the milk container is 22,6 liters;
- weight without packing model 1P – 45 kg, model 2P – 47 kg.
The manufacturer provides a 1 year warranty. The contents of each model may vary.
Instructions
Milking units 1P and 2P are used according to the operating instructions. Each start is carried out with the idle start button. After checking the operability of the system, glasses are put on the nipples, fixed to the udder with suction cups. The apparatus is given another idle time of 5 minutes until the operating pressure rises in the system. Determine the indicator on the vacuum gauge. When the pressure reaches the norm, a vacuum reducer is opened on the lid of the milk container. Through the transparent walls of the hose make sure the start of milking.
The milking equipment works according to the following principle:
- The upward moving piston of the pump opens the valve. Pressurized air is directed through hoses into the cup chamber. There is a compression of the rubber insert, and with it the nipple of the cow’s udder.
- The reverse stroke of the piston provokes the closing of the pump valve and the simultaneous opening of the valve on the can. The created vacuum releases air from the chamber of the glass. The rubber insert unclenches, releases the nipple, milk is expressed, which is sent through the hoses to the can.
Milking is stopped when milk stops flowing through the transparent hoses. After turning off the motor, the air pressure is released by opening the vacuum valve, and only then the glasses are disconnected.
Conclusion
Milking machine Dairy Farm takes up little space, compact, mobile. The equipment is suitable for use in the private sector and on a small farm.