Profitable manure handling starts here. DeLaval manure solutions

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1 Profitable manure handling starts here DeLaval manure solutions

2 Right choice for your barn DeLaval manure systems contribute directly to the profitable running of your farm: from planning; to hard-working products; to service by qualified DeLaval technicians. Profitability Manure handling is a key point for the global revenue of your day-to-day operation. A clean barn environment helps you to keep good hygiene in your barn, reducing hoof problems and veterinary costs Clean animals reduce milking preparation time in cleaning the udders of the cows, making the milker s time more efficient Clean milking sessions secure milk quality and value Efficient manure handling reduces ammonia emissions by keeping the nutrient value for fertilisation in an increasingly expensive fertiliser market. Animal welfare With efficient manure handling you ensure low ammonia emissions and a clean barn and animals, which improves the welfare of your herd. Cow friendly design and efficiency is a constant focus for the large range of hard-working products and solutions from DeLaval. Environment When handled in a proper way, manure can be used as a farm resource reducing the environmental impact of phosphate, ammonia and methane emissions. DeLaval manure systems are developed to offer the best solutions for a sustainable dairy operation. Social responsibility Manure handling can be a focus locally because of neighbourhoods or authorities needing pro-active solutions and systems in order to ensure minimum impact from farm operations. Importance of a system approach DeLaval offers complete systems for all types of barns. These provide effective and reliable methods for handling all manure types. Furthermore, an efficient manure system preserves the fertiliser value of manure. Our profitable manure handling concept applies to all dairy farms around the world. We take into consideration the type of manure, barn layout including relatively complicated alley designs for VMS barns, loose housing, large operations, grassland systems and more. Solutions for today and tomorrow Our manure systems are a cornerstone of a farm s future. We actively comply to local and national legislation regarding manure handling and offer environmentally friendly solutions. DeLaval manure systems are low on energy consumption, highly reliable and cost effective. A system approach lets you plan for greater capacity in the future, as your herd grows, in a sustainable and profitable way.

3 The flexible scraper system DeLaval cable alley cleaning system DeLaval cable scrapers are simply built for profitable manure cleaning. DeLaval ACD c 180 DeLaval cable scrapers and drive unit systems are made for long hours of trouble-free operation. Their strength and capacity mean effortless cleaning of up to four alleys simultaneously. The drive s highly effective direct power transmission makes minimal demands on power consumption, maintenance and associated costs. A cable pulls the scraper smoothly back and forth. Efficient cleaning of the barn The cable range covers everything from small to large sized barn layouts and all kinds of floors. Smart controls give highly reliable operation and a secure system in case of obstacles. Cable systems offer a long stroke with multiple scraper installations. Core benefits Low energy consumption Very long alley length Silent operation

4 DeLaval cable alley cleaning systems Features General features DeLaval cable scraper systems have a range of features designed for long life and profitable manure handling. The range of solutions enables compact installation as well as very long alley operation. All systems present: Cow safety system Low power consumption Frequent cleaning gives better hygiene and better cow health Easy installation Component features Drive unit ACD All features of the drive units are designed for long life and safe operation of the system. The main component in the system offers: Low energy consumption: ACD70: 0.75 kw ACD100: 0.75 kw ACD180: 1.1 kw Heavy gearbox for maximum load Easy access motor mount Sealed reversing sensor Drive unit ACD 120C The ACD120C is a compact drive unit for wall, floor or stand-alone installation. Flexible installation Auto-reverse system 0.55 kw motor per drive unit Corner wheels At each corner of the system, a wheel guides the cable around the barn. The large diameter of the corner wheel minimises wear on the cable. ACD120C corner wheels 300 mm corner wheels fixed or adjustable ACD corner wheels 480 mm diameter wheel Heavy-duty crushproof design Sled stop cable cleaner reduces manure build up in corner wheel Slack cable arm kit prevents cable derailment or crossing due to excess slack ACD120C ACD70 ACD100 ACD180

5 DeLaval cable alley cleaning systems Features Scraper The scraper blades are available in many configurations to fit the best need. The premium model, ACC, and the basic models, straight and V-blade scrapers. ACC scraper Cow friendly and minimal cow traffic disturbances Adaptable to sloped floor Foldable For all manure types: slurry, semisolid and solid. Straight and V-blade scraper Straight blade Available with steel blades or wiper edges Best choice for freezing conditions Opens and closes quickly Foldable to allow passage of tractors V-blade Available with steel or rubber wear blade Best choice for low maintenance Foldable to allow passage of tractors Cable and rope Cables are available in galvanised or stainless steel. Galvanised cables are the most economical, while stainless steel offers higher wear resistance. The duracable is a braided plastic cable with superior wear resistance and offers exceptional cow safety. It is easy to install and repair. Control boxes The control box manages your entire scraper system. Basic or premium models are available. Programmable for customised scraping cycles Intelligent obstacle detection for highest possible animal protection Current monitor to sense obstructions & motor overload protection Straight blade scraper V blade scraper ACC scraper Basic control box

6 DeLaval cable alley cleaning systems Planning and installation The following sample layouts demonstrate the high versatility and the optional cross channel position. Double alley with two scrapers and end manure slot. Drive unit ACD 70/100/180. Double alley with four scrapers and end manure slot. Drive unit ACD 70/100/180. Double alley with two scrapers and centre manure slot. Drive unit ACD 70/100/180. Four alleys with four scrapers and end manure slot. Drive unit ACD 100/180. Single alley with drive unit ACD120C Double alley with drive unit ACD120C Single alley with centre manure slot. Drive unit ACD120C. Cable scraper range ACC Straight steel Straight plastic V blade steel V blade plastic Manure type Slurry Semi-solid Solid x x x x Sand x x x Floor types Concrete Slatted Sloped Rubber Alley width m m m m m Technical data Scraper width: 1.2 to 5.2 metres Cable material: Stainless steel Rope material: Nylon with special surface treatment (Duracable) Low load conditions ACD 120C ACD 70 ACD 100 ACD 180 Max. alley length 100 m 140 m 412 m 715 m Max. stroke length 100 m 70 m 106 m 180 m Operation speed 4.0 m/min 2.1 m/min 2.1 m/min 2.1 m/min Motor consumption 0.55 kw 0.75 kw 0.75 kw 1.1 kw

7 A solution with no weak links DeLaval chain scraper AKD80 - AKD140 A simple, hard-working system that gives you many layout options. Heavy workloads A chain manure handling system combines the advantages of a wearresistant chain with a very versatile installation covering different alley lengths and cross channel positioning. The drive unit can be installed in a number of places in the barn, effortlessly taking care of heavy loads. Efficient operation A low-energy motor, high-load gearbox, chain tensioner device and pocket-type chain sprocket ensure long running and low maintenance. The system consists of the drive unit plus corner wheels, control box, chain and scrapers. The chain can run on top of the floor or in floor tracks Drive unit Core benefits Strong and robust construction Simple to handle and use Flexible installation Heavy loads of manure

8 DeLaval chain scraper AKD80 AKD140 Features Solution features Chain drive technology gives: Heavy endurance of the chain Flexible installation (different alley length) Low energy consumption The strong and robust construction of the entire system combines with a cow safety system to provide efficient and safe cleaning. Component features Drive unit The belt drive provides gentle start up and allows use of a 0.75 kw standard motor. A high-load gearbox, chain tensioner device and pocket type chain sprocket ensure long running and low maintenance. Rollback centre blades and outer wings self adjusting for less wear Can operate in 16 degree angle for use in drier conditions V-blades for lowest maintenance Replaceable wear blades Steel or plastic wear blades Alley width Straight blades mm V blades mm Control box Easily manages the entire system in line with your customised cleaning routines. Programmable Blade speed control Seasonal schedule memory Cow safety superior animal protection User friendly touch-screen Corner wheels Drive unit Control box Corner wheels Dura-core bushings have a long life and low maintenance. The sturdy welded box offers easy removal of the wheel, easy maintenance and a 44.5 mm shaft anchors the wheel. Scraper Straight blades for every application Open and close quickly Scraper

9 DeLaval chain scraper AKD80 AKD140 Planning and installation Two models are available: one with a maximum stroke length of 80 metres and maximum chain length of 180 metres. The other goes even further, with a maximum stroke length of 140 metres and a maximum chain length of 300 metres. Drive unit AKD80 AKD80 AKD140 System layout End drop End drop End drop Max chain length Max no. of alleys Max no. of scrapers Max stroke length Operation speed Motor consumption m 2.1 m/min 0.75 kw m 2.1 m/min 0.75 kw m 2.1 m/min 0.75 kw Straight blade Manure type: Slurry Semi-solid Solid Sand x x Floor types: Concrete Slatted x x Sloped Rubber V blade Alley width m m High layout flexibility The following sample layouts demonstrates the high versatility that can cover unequal alley lengths. The position of the cross channel can be adapted at any place in the alleys. High installation flexibility Positioning of the drive unit can be offset, straight or corner installation, depending on your barn layout. Technical data AKD80 and AKD140 Dimensions in mm:

10 Tough on manure - gentle on cows DeLaval hydraulic alley cleaning systems The new generation of DeLaval s hydraulic scraper is big on cow friendliness and high on performance. You get plenty of power and cleaning, but not at the cost of your cows. DeLaval ACH Big on performance, low on maintenance. The DeLaval alley cleaner hydraulic ACH does the dirty work all day long without needing your attention. It works well on concrete and rubber flooring and even over short lengths of slatted flooring. The new hinged cross parts mean it can also clean sloping alleys properly. Performance is boosted by the smooth hydraulic drive unit. Reliable cleaning Low maintenance Cow friendly design Long unit life Better hoof health Improved bio-security Easy installation Optional premium control box Cow friendly The DeLaval alley cleaner hydraulic ACH takes cow-friendliness to the next level and provides improved cleaning performance and durability. The heavy-duty design of the new unit provides a long working life and low maintenance. Additional benefits of clean and dry alleys include better hoof health and improved biosecurity. Core benefits Low on maintenance Alley length of 100m Adjustable to wide and sloping alleys

11 DeLaval hydraulic scraper - ACH Features Hydraulic specific features Flexible operation (single alley operation possible) Flexible installation (different alley length) Hydraulic powerful solution Few wearing parts Component features Hydraulic power pack Core benefits include: Quiet motor High capacity pump Filter and hydraulic valve These hard-working power packs have a quiet motor, high capacity pump, filter and hydraulic valve. The motors range from 2.2 to 5.5 kw and pumps delivering 8 to 27 l/m. Scraper blades The ACH scraper is a strong construction with heavy blades and a built in change over mechanism. The movable blades can compensate for unevenness in the concrete floor and alley sides. When returning the outer blades are folded and the swinging flaps are lifted up from the floor. Alley width: Straight blades mm V blades mm Control boxes There are 3 user friendly control boxes with different levels of automation: Basic this is suitable for systems with a single power pack, where one hydraulic cylinder, or a group of cylinders, run in parallel or serially. The control box requires manual start and shut-off and supervised operation. Standard this can handle up to four cylinders, or groups of cylinders, running in parallel or serially. Every cylinder, or cylinder group, is started manually and can be shut off either manually or automatically by using the end switch Premium this is the most advanced model for controlling DeLaval hydraulic manure removal systems. It can handle either one power pack with four electric valves, or two power packs with two electric valves. A timer allows all power packs to be started and shut off automatically. However, manual start-up is still possible. ACH cylinders Basic Control Premium Control box box Scraper

12 Rugged dependability DeLaval manure pumps DeLaval hard-working pumps are expertly engineered for rugged dependability and minimum maintenance. Electric pumps DeLaval slurry pumps are designed for mixing and pumping liquid manure in all kinds of applications. These include use in a mixing pit, transferring to a main store, recirculation and loading slurry spreaders. Reliable, easy to operate and service, you have a choice of lengths and electric motor power options, so that these pumps can be set to your exact requirements. Options include: different mixer heads, various installations including in a pump pit; underground connection to a pipe system and much more. Loose Housing: Hydraulic pumps DeLaval hydraulic pump (SP480) transfers manure over a distance. Strong and reliable, the pump has hydraulic power to steadily and relatively quietly pump manure over hundreds of metres. The versatility of DeLaval hydraulic pumps gives you a full selection of outlet and pipe options so the system can be fully tailored to your requirements and your buildings. EP SP480 Manure type: Slurry Semi-solid x Solid x x Sand x x Energy type: Electric Hydraulic Alley width m

13 DeLaval InService for manure You sure don t want your manure system breaking down ever. Regular preventive maintenance by DeLaval technicians is a reliable way to maintain your manure system s profitability, performance and reliability. Profitable manure handling The DeLaval system approach to manure handling ensures that every part of the complete system contributes to the profitable running of your farm: from planning to hardworking products to service by qualified DeLaval technicians. InService for manure Sign a DeLaval InService contract to keep your manure handling equipment working smoothly, including emergency service 24/7. You get professional support and original parts in time whenever you need them.

14 DeLaval Pty Ltd 1 Global Drive, Westmeadows VIC 3049, Australia PO Box 1410, Tullamarine, VIC 3043, Australia Tel: DeLaval Ltd 307 Sandwich Road PO Box Hamilton, 3241 New Zealand Tel: Your DeLaval dealer Less impact on the environment DeLaval has solutions to protect the environment and support profitability, the welfare of animals and the well-being of the people involved. Doing more with less As a dairy farmer, you re very aware of your environment. You need to be, because your farm depends on it each year. And you know the environment depends on you to protect it: by the way you farm now and in the future. Manure handling is a critical area for sustainable dairy farming. For example, regarding the environment, there are major concerns about the amount of greenhouse gases generated by the dairy industry. DeLaval aims to reduce dairy farming s environmental footprint through proper manure handling and other means. is a registered trademark of Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A. and DeLaval is a registered trade/service mark of DeLaval Holding AB. The manufacturer reserves the right to make design changes /en Ref: Manure #7