How to choose a milking machine. Criteria

How to choose a milking machine

Previously, milking of cattle and small ruminants was done exclusively by hand, but this required time and the farmer's milking skills. To milk all the cattle on a farm, a large staff of milkmaids is often required. In addition, this is not always as effective as it should be. Manual milking has been replaced by machine milking, which improves the milking process, increases productivity and reduces the human factor. To obtain dairy products, a milking machine is used, which operates due to the vacuum created by the pump. The pump and engine make up the power part of the unit. It is worth buying a milking machine for productive production of dairy products on a farm with cattle or small cattle.

A milking machine, the price of which depends on various factors, is recommended if there are 2 or more animals on your farm or farm. This unit is needed to increase productivity and speed up milk collection from animals. In the FermaTech online store you will find a durable unit of different power and performance, hanging equipment suitable for devices of Ukrainian and foreign manufacturers.

How to choose and where to buy a milking machine in Ukraine

You should think over the choice of the device, take this issue seriously so that the unit is suitable for your specific case and meets the cost-effectiveness according to all criteria:

What types of animals are on your farm or private farm- different milking spiders are intended for small and large cattle. Hanging equipment differs in size, materials used, shape.

Number of heads.This criterion is no less important. If you decide to buy a milking machine in Ukraine, keep in mind that with a larger livestock in a private farm there should be a more productive system. We have units with two suspensions for simultaneous milking of two cows or four goats. Milking units are equipped with different volumes of milk tanks, from 20 to 40 liters. There are also models with two cans, that is, you can milk up to 80 liters of milk at a time.

Milking process. If you have a separate room where you can milk cows, goats or sheep, then buy a stationary unit - this is a rational solution for many farms. Otherwise, choose a mobile milking unit. The unit has a convenient trolley for movement, so you can milk cattle where it is convenient for you - away from the livestock building, in the pasture.

Power unit. The engine and pump system is included in the unit in different ways. There is a modular design, there is one made of one solid block. The first option can be modernized, it is convenient to repair, since the parts are disconnected from each other. The second is more compact because the rotary pump is connected to the engine.

Pump type. A home milking machine can operate on the basis of a piston, diaphragm or rotary pump. The most common is a vane-rotor pump. It is divided into dry and oil pumps, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. Dry pumps require periodic replacement of graphite plates, but they can be turned on at any temperature, outdoors under a canopy or in an unheated room. Oil is used only in a warm room, they need to be regularly filled with oil, but they are more productive than dry vane-rotor pumps. Oil pumps must be serviced in a timely manner to eliminate the risk of oil getting into the milk.

Before ordering home milking machines, read the reviews and equipment overviews. This information will help you understand the main selection criteria, device type, operation and maintenance methods.

What characteristics should you pay attention to when choosing

Milking machines are sold every day, a wide range allows you to choose a unit in a specific case. Each model has its own characteristics, differs in technical and operational characteristics. Before buying, study their list:

• pump type - dry or oil;
• electric motor power;
• productivity indicator;
• frame design features;
• vacuum pressure indicator;
• the ability to connect the device to several animals at once;
• a set of used hanging equipment, material.

The manufacturer BARBAROS produces various models of devices. Each of them is highly productive and can handle up to 40 goats or sheep or up to 20 cows per hour. FermaTech, a company specializing in milking machines and agricultural equipment, offers such models to its customers.

Where to order a milking machine

Every farmer wants to buy a milking machine whose price matches its quality. FermaTech presents reliable and durable milking machines that will last for years if handled with care. The site offers household milking machines and spare parts for suspended equipment. Buyers can purchase complete, ready-to-use equipment or individual spare parts.

Anyone can place an order with FermaTech, because delivery is carried out to all major cities in our country. Various postal services are engaged in sending and timely receipt of goods by customers, the leader of which is Nova Poshta. We will complete, pack and send your goods to the specified address in the nearest future. The order will arrive no later than the specified date. You can pay for the order at the checkout with a bank card or in cash upon receipt of the parcel.