Rotary Milking Equipment

Specification Overview (Partial):

Product Description:

1. The rotary (rotary platform) milking system represents the most efficient continuous-flow milking solution available for medium-to-large dairy farms. Its carousel design allows cows to enter, be milked, and exit in a continuous loop, maximizing throughput while minimizing idle time.

2. Within this rotating platform environment, the milker remains in a fixed standing position while cows move toward them, eliminating the need to walk between stalls. This dramatically reduces labor effort and repetitive motion, allowing the milker to focus entirely on udder preparation and cluster attachment.

3. The continuous rotary design significantly reduces overall milking time per batch. A single rotation cycle is typically completed within 8 to 12 minutes, enabling a herd of 600–1,000 cows to be milked efficiently within a single shift.

4. One to two milkers can comfortably manage a 40–80 stall rotary system. For a 60-stall rotary platform, only 2–3 operators are required per shift to milk a herd of approximately 600–800 cows, representing a 60–70% reduction in labor compared to traditional herringbone or parallel parlors.

5. The rotary platform is typically installed at a comfortable working height (approximately 0.85–1.00 meter above the operator’s pit floor), bringing the cow’s udder to an optimal ergonomic position. The operator stands in a fixed, sunken pit, eliminating walking and enabling a seated or semi-seated working posture, thereby greatly reducing fatigue and improving milking consistency.

6. The system is equipped with electronic milk metering, individual cow identification (optional), activity monitoring (optional), automatic cluster removal (ACR), and fully programmable cleaning cycles. Operators can choose fully automated milking with data upload to herd management software, or manual control for smaller setups. Extensive configuration options allow customization for rotary size, automation level, and milk transfer methods.

7. The minimum clear height of the rotary milking parlor is typically no less than 2.7 meters (to accommodate the platform and entry/exit gates). The central operator pit has a depth of 0.85 to 1.00 meter and a width of 1.80 to 2.20 meters. The rotary platform itself has an outer diameter ranging from 10 to 18 meters depending on stall count.

Delivery Issue:

1. Each rotary system requires a minimum of one 40-foot high-cube container for the platform structure and drive components, plus additional containers for milking units, pipelines, and electrical parts. Partial shipments may be required for large platforms (>60 stalls).

2. A milk cooling tank (plate cooler or bulk tank) is highly recommended to be purchased together with the rotary system to ensure compatibility and reduce on-site installation costs.

3. After receiving all parts for the rotary milking system, store all components in a clean, sealed, dry room immediately to prevent loss, rust, or contamination.

Installation Policy:

1. After the buyer receives the rotary milking system, the seller will send two to three engineers to the buyer’s site to supervise installation, commission the platform rotation and vacuum/cleaning systems, and train local operators within 10–14 days.

2. The buyer shall bear all actual expenses for the engineers, including visa fees, round-trip airfare, medical/travel insurance, accommodation, meals, and daily labor compensation.

3. Tools for installation (including laser level, torque wrench, and basic hand tools) shall be provided by the buyer. The seller will provide a detailed tool list prior to shipment.

Quality Features:

1. Pulsators: Originally imported from Italy; one electrical pulsator per milking point ensures precise pulsation ratio and reliability.

2. Teat Liners: Originally imported from the UK, featuring food-grade rubber compounds for gentle yet effective milking.

3. Milk Contact Surfaces: All pipelines, receiver vessels, and milk pump housings in contact with fresh milk are constructed from food-grade SS304 stainless steel, polished internally to Ra ≤ 0.8μm.

4. Rotary Platform Surface: Heavy-duty galvanized steel or fiberglass non-slip flooring, resistant to manure and cleaning chemicals.

5. PVC Piping: Sourced from renowned domestic Chinese brands, ensuring exceptional durability and flexibility for pulsation and vacuum lines.

6. Oversized Pipelines: All stainless steel milk lines and main vacuum lines feature extra-large diameters (76mm–102mm) to support surge-flow automatic cleaning and stable vacuum reserve.

7. Automatic Cleaning System: Fully automated CIP (clean-in-place) tank with temperature control and detergent dosing, supporting both pipeline and rotary platform cleaning.

8. Vacuum Pump Vanes: Originally imported from Germany, providing long service life and stable vacuum under high-humidity conditions.

9. Drive Unit & Rotor: The platform drive motor and rotor assembly are constructed from ductile iron and hardened steel, ensuring smooth rotation and load capacity up to 600 kg per stall.