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Not every owner of a cow can afford a Delavale milking machine because of the high cost. However, the happy owners of the equipment appreciated the real Swedish quality with dignity. The manufacturer produces milking machines of stationary and mobile type, has deployed a large dealer network on the territory of the Federation.
Advantages and disadvantages of Delaval milking machines
The Delaval apparatus is produced by a Swedish company. The manufacturer offers mobile models for private use, as well as professional stationary equipment for large livestock farms. Regardless of the type of model, the work is based on vacuum milking. Advanced devices can be controlled remotely from the remote control.
The disadvantage of Delaval equipment can only be called a high cost. For example, for a mobile device MU100, you will have to pay at least 75 thousand rubles. However, a good milking machine justifies its high cost. The device is of impeccable quality, suitable for milking goats and cows.
All Delavale machines are equipped with the Duovac system, which provides a double vacuum. Automatic milking takes place in a gentle mode for the cow’s udder. In other words, the animal will not be injured if the milkmaid forgot to turn off the motor of the milking machine in time. At the end of milking, the system will automatically turn on the gentle mode.
A larger list of all the advantages of Delavale can be considered on the MU480 model:
- The versatility of the milking machine lies in the ability to work with suspension systems designed for small and large milk yields. The operator is given the opportunity to more accurately select the suspension part that is suitable for the flow of milk for each herd of cows.
- The presence of an intelligent identification control system speeds up the milking process by streamlining repetitive operations. The principle of operation is based on determining the number of cows that have already been milked.
- The ICAR milk meter allows you to accurately record milk yields. Additionally, the system performs sampling. If necessary, the operator is able to examine the quality of milk at any time.
- The high cost of the MU480 is due to the presence of wireless communication to control remote milking. The data is sent to the central computer. Once the cow has been identified, the system notifies the operator of the preparation for milking. During the process and until its completion, data continues to flow to the computer at high speed. In case of malfunctions, errors, the operator instantly receives a signal.
A big plus of the Delaval apparatus is a stable vacuum. The working pressure is constantly maintained in the suspension system. Milking is carried out safely, at high speed, until the complete selection of milk.
The lineup
Delaval products are designed for private and professional use on large farms. Conventionally, models are divided into two large groups: for conventional and remote milking.
The MMU range is designed for conventional milking:
- The MMU11 milking machine is designed for 15 cows. According to the speed of milking per hour, a maximum of 8 animals can be served. The Delaval apparatus is equipped with one attachment kit. Only one cow can be connected to the equipment during milking.
- Models MMU12 and MMU22 are in demand by owners of small farms with more than 30 cows. Delaval devices have two sets of hinged systems. Two cows can be connected to one milking machine at once. On the farm, the animals are lined up in two rows of two heads. The milking machine is installed on the aisle. Milking is performed first with two cows of the same row, then they move on to the next pair. The convenience of the scheme is explained by the increased speed of milking. Only glasses with hoses of the hinged system are thrown to the other row. The device remains in its place. An experienced operator is able to serve up to 16 cows per hour.
Milk is collected in cans with a capacity of 25 liters. Delaval devices can be connected to a stationary line in order to transport products directly to the refrigerator. When using cans, containers are placed on a trolley. Transport must be equipped with wide tires for better cross-country ability. Stability during parking is provided by steel legs.
The Delaval suspension system has teat cups. Elastic food rubber inserts are installed inside the case. It is they who are put on the nipples of the cow’s udder. Vacuum and milk hoses are connected to the glasses. Their second end is connected to a fitting on the collector cover.
To perform remote milking, the manufacturer Delavale developed the MU480 model. The device is controlled by an electronic unit. Tasks are set by the operator through the remote control. A computer program monitors all milking processes. The apparatus is capable of operating with more than one harness. The motor can be started from the touch screen or via a computer. The operator only needs to manually put the cups on the teats of the cow’s udder.
With the start of milking, milk is sent to a common line. The program remembers each cow by number. The software fixes the milk yield of an individual animal, calculates the total volume of raw materials received. All data remains in the memory of the central computer. The software sets an individual milking rhythm for each cow, maintains an optimal vacuum level. Sensors recognize the likelihood of mastitis, the onset of an inflammatory process or heat. The software even makes an optimal diet that increases the amount of milk produced.
During operation, the MU480 releases the operator from monitoring milking. At the end of the milk supply, a signal is sent to the computer, the glasses are automatically disconnected from the udder.
In the video, an example of the operation of the Delaval apparatus:
TECH SPECS
Delaval MMU oil milking machines are characterized by the presence of a vacuum gauge, a pulsator, and a vacuum regulator. During operation, the system maintains a rhythm of 60 pulses per minute. The vacuum pump is powered by an electric motor. Start is carried out manually by the button. To protect against overheating, the engine is equipped with a sensor.
The MMU milking clusters use a 0,75 kW electric motor. The connection is made to a single-phase power supply 220 volts. Delaval equipment works stably in the temperature range from -10 оC to + 40 оC. The machines are equipped with a rotary oil-type vacuum pump.
Instructions
The operation of the milking machine of the MMU line begins with the connection to the mains. Pressing the start button starts the motor. The engine is left to idle for about 5 minutes before milking. During this time, air is pumped out of the hoses, a vacuum is created in the chambers of the glasses. During idle operation, the operator tests the performance of the units, checks for the absence of system depressurization, oil leakage, extraneous sounds.
After adjusting the desired level of vacuum, teat cups are put on the cow’s teats. With the start of milking, the milk flows through the hoses into the container. The Delavale milking machine provides a three-stroke milking mode. Two phases are aimed at compressing and unclenching the nipple, due to which milk is expressed. The third phase provides rest. When milk stops flowing into the hoses, milking ends. The motor is turned off, the teat cups are carefully removed.
Conclusion
The Delavale milking machine will justify itself in a couple of years of operation. Reliable Swedish equipment will work for a long time without breakdowns, if you follow the basic rules of operation.