Side by side milking parlour
In a side by side milking parlour the cows are standing 90 degrees towards the milk pit. The milking cluster is connected from behind, between the legs of the cow.
The advantages of a side by side milking parlour are the following:
- Short running lines
- Good overview of the cows and the milking process
- Compact construction
- Rapid exit
Dutchlac has two basic models for the side by side milking parlours. The Rotor-exit en the Simplex milking parlour. Below you can find the difference between these 2 basic models.
Rotor-exit side by side. This side by side milking parlour has a large rotating fence (rapid exit) so all cows leave the milking parlour simultaneously.
Features of this system:
- Very high capacity
- Fast and easy change of group of cows
- Cows will be pushed from the cow stand after milking
- Safety by unique pneumatic system
- Easy operation
- Stand width is 70 cm
- Texas entrance fences
Simplex side by side. This side by side parlour has a fence which turns upside down against the outside walls of the milking parlour. The cows leave the parlour, two by two, through the sidewalk of the parlour.
Features of this system:
- High capacity
- Fast and easy change of group of cows
- Less space needed than Rotor exit
- Stand width is 70 cm
- Feeding in the parlour is possible
- Texas entrance fences
Options for the Rotor-exit and Simplex systems:
- Stainless steel pit edges
- Manure plate or manure gutter
- Lighting system
- Adjustable floor in the milk pit
The Rotor-exit and Simplex systems are equipped with different milking equipment. Click here for all milking equipment .
