Automatic Milking Machines
Product Review
Beco – XR-Rotary 
Dairymaster – Swiftflo 
GEA – AutoRotor Magnum 90/90-S 
Boumatic – XCalibur 360EX™ 
Lely – Astronaut A3 Next Robotic Milking System 
DeLaval – Herringbone Indexing Rotary Parlor
Beco – XR-Rotary• Extreme reliability
• Heavy-duty side thrust rollers every fifteen feet around rotating deck
• Injection molded PTP rollers machined flat to provide large and even surface to distribute weight of platform and cows
• 6” diameter rollers have over 2-1/2” of contact with upper and lower flat track
• 6-way swivel of BECO XR rotary
• 10-ring brass pit electric swivel
• Twin 4” vacuum swivel
• Air and water swivels
• Swivels filled with automatic lubrication system to assure constant quality lubrication
• Extended deck
• Factory installed
Dairymaster – Swiftflo• Entry-level parlour
• Higher B phase vacuum for quicker milking
• Lower D phase vacuum for healthier teats
• Yielded 5% more in scientific tests compared to competitors
• Designed for lowest levels of liner slip
• Excellent milk out
• Faster milking
• Lower shear forces on teats
• Electronic pulsation system mimics natural milking process
• Vacuum profile of milking unit similar to calf sucking
• All stall work hot dipped galvanized for long life
• Choose from breast rail, angle mangers or manual bailing
• Entry and exit gates
• Vacuum pump and stainless steel vacuum line and fittings
• Stainless steel milk line
• Wash line with JetStream for parlours with more than six units
GEA – AutoRotor Magnum 90/90-S• Ergonomic and attractively designed cabinet
• Comfortable cluster attachment and optional positioning of milking unit
• Best possible view of milking area and trouble-free milking
• All cabling and tubes hidden away underneath the platform
• Open design of platform; animal-friendly parameters and easy access
• Open standing surfaces ensure easy cleaning and simple maintenance
• Efficient, speedy operations even with maximum throughputs
• PosiControl milking unit control arm supports positioning and milking process
• Powerful hydraulic motors and track rollers ensure soft start-up and silent operation
• Subway system allows quick access to major components
Boumatic – XCalibur 360EX™• Variable speed hydraulic drive system for reliable, smooth and efficient operation
• Low profile, cow friendly platform eliminates intimidating maze of pipes
• Concrete platform deck provides ultimate strength, durability and sure footing for cows
• Below-deck pipelines for milk, cleaning, vacuum and filtered pulsation air lines
• Platform rotates on massive circular double I-beam rail system with nylon rollers for the ultimate in smooth operation
• Below-deck claw rest position keeps hoses and milking unit away from cow traffic
• Automation components are neatly integrated into each stall console
• Fold-down jetter doors are positioned for easy access and quick set-up
• A contemporary, robust design and rugged construction give the Xcalibur 360EX™ lasting durability and value
• Designed for improved cow comfort
• Improved operator efficiencies
• Faster, more efficient installation
• Integrated system console
• Steel i-beam roller platforms
Lely – Astronaut A3 Next Robotic Milking System• Milk quality control (MQC) – check milk color, conductivity and flow to ensure maximum control of milk quality
• Cow box – soft rubber floor ensures optimal cow comfort
• Sensors measure position of cow
• Patented pre-treatment and cleaning for more effective cleaning and stimulation
• Lely 4Effect Pulsator – adjustments regulated at quarter level to ensure individual treatment of cow and “tailor-made milking”
• Lely Astronaut arm – controls entire milking process so experience is quieter for the cow
• Teat detection sensor (TDS) features three-layer scanning technology for quickest connection
• First class materials for durable, long product life
• Advanced touch screen x-link for immediate access to all data
• Outstandingly accurate milk jar featuring revolutionary weighing technology
• Lely T4C management system
• Weighing floor features unique sensor system to locate cow udder
• Durable stainless steel feeding bin
• Professional dairy look
DeLaval – Herringbone Indexing Rotary Parlor• Air controlled indexing herringbone front ends
• Steel patterned deck with primer coating. The deck can be top-coated with DeLaval™ surface coating
• External stainless steel safety shroud for systems not incorporating a platform perimeter wall
• Variable speed electronic controlled drive system
• Sealed bearing roller wheels
• Indexing cow entry gate system for controlled cow movement onto platform
• 28 electrical swivel rings, dual 3” vacuum swivel connections, 1-1/2” milk swivel, air swivel
• Factory installation of the turn styles platform
• Designed to accept advanced milking automation including the DeLaval Maestro® E milk meter
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