ROBOTIC MILKING

Robotic Milking

Proven robot technology For many years, after successful application in industry, the new ASTREA 20.20 concept is now proving its clear competitive edge. The tried and trusted industrial robot technology provides exceptional levels of reliability. During the milking process, there is no more technology present under the cow. Lower stress levels, but also a reduced risk of injury to the cow and faults in the equipment, mean that ASTREA 20.20 technology is indisputably unique. The special new generation 20.20 laser and scanning technology also guarantees quick and reliable attachment to the milk teats.

Robust construction, hygiene and security ASTREA 20.20 is in a class of its own, thanks to its robust construction in combination with the use of durable materials, such as easy-to-clean stainless steel. The robotic arm is without a doubt the most reliable product of its kind on the market. The advanced and modern technology constitutes a sound basis the dairy farmer can fully rely on.

In addition, as part of the ASTREA milking robot, the robotic arm comes with an exceptionally long 3-year warranty. Milking like you have always known it The ASTREA milks in a natural manner.

The milking process can be sub-divided into 4 phases:

1) The pre-stimulation and cleaning phase of the udder.

2) The milking phase, with the option of animal-specific milking settings.

3) The removal phase, whereby the current milk flow determines whether removal can take place for each udder part and

4) the Milk pumping phase, whereby the milk is separated or transferred to the central milk cooling tank depending on its quality.

In addition, as part of the ASTREA milking robot, the robotic arm comes with an exceptionally long 3-year warranty.

Steam cleaning system The ASTREA steam cleaning system kills any bacteria, without the need for a cleaning agent, and as such ensures optimum safety in respect of udder health, food safety and less environmental impact. After every milking, the teat cups are cleaned immediately using hot steam provided by the steam cleaning system. Steam cleaning also brings about savings in the use of cleaning agents, plus a cleaner environment.

Smart Collect© and SENSE© ASTREA 20.20 gives you a choice of options to separate the milk. Using the new SATURNUS management programme, any milk that fails to meet the required grade can be collected in one of the three milk containers. Dairy farmers may also separate the milk on an individual basis, of course.

The Smart Collect system can be installed independently from the milking robot. Conductivity and SENSE© For detecting – and separating – milk containing blood or non-standard milk. This ultramodern system checks the color of the milk. Conductivity is measured for each part of the udder to guarantee the most reliable inspection of the milk quality and all-important udder health.Both sensors, apart from measuring the amount of milk using an ICAR-approved milk meter, are linked to the fully integrated SATURNUS Management System.

Cow feeding and milking unit

The spacious cow feeding unit with its soft rubber floor guarantees maximum cow comfort without any force. No stress in this spacious box. The feed station can be made for three types of concentrates. Apart from that, the feed station is also quick and easy to install and assemble. The standard sensors, the cow-friendly control gates and the open structure (visibility lines) of the cow feeding and milking unit, ensures a convenient and practical arrangement for both the cows and the dairy farmer.