Side-by-side milking parlour
Designed to last for many years.
Side-by-side milking parlour
To decide which solution best suits your needs, a couple of factors should be considered. These include capacity, the type of milking technology, the herd size of milking cows, and the individual attention for each cow. Additionally, whether or not you want to feed during the milking process, and how many square meters of floor space are available, should be considered.
Capacity | Side-by-side milking parlour
Capacity is an important factor in determining which milking solution best suits your wishes and requirements. Capacity depends on many factors, including your business strategy and preferences, the size of your herd, the amount of time you want to spend on milking each day, whether multiple employees will be milking at the same time, and how you want to milk your cows: from the side, from behind, etc. The parlour layout itself, the possibilities for realizing the parlour, and the change-over times also differ per type of parlour. Every milking solution has its own specific capacity characteristics. We will be happy to advise you on the different milking technologies to achieve the highest possible capacity.
SAC supplies, among other things, side-by-side milking parlours. The side-by-side parlour is available with up to a maximum of 2x40 stands. Naturally, variable numbers of stands are available for each type of parlour.
Milking technique
SAC strives to provide in the best solutions in the field of milking cows. Various high-quality products are needed to milk a cow properly.
Low-lying milk lines
SAC has developed a unique technology for low-lying milk lines. The lightweight UniFlow ensures fewer vacuum fluctuations under the teat, promoting animal welfare and a smooth milk flow. The unique electronically controlled IDC milking and remover unit combines everything you need per milking stand. The UniMilco ensures accurate data management and extensive insight into the milking process. Together with the receiver and the milk pump, a safe process is created from cow to cooling tank.
High-lying milk lines
A swing-over system means that the milk lines are always higher than the cow itself. The swing-over arm provides a perfect connection from the UniFlow to the clusters. Milking starts automatically when the swing-over arm with the cluster shifts to the other side of the milking parlour to milk a cow. With a swing-over system, milking takes place in a certain flow. While the cows are being milked on one side, it is possible to change the cows or take care of the udders on the other side simultaneously.
Read more about the Swing-overIndividual attention of cows and welfare in the parlour
The amount of space per cow differs depending on the type of milking parlour. The angle of the cows affects the length and width of the parlour. For instance, a 90-degree parlour ensures a shorter walking distance. Thanks to the positioning gates in a side-by-side milking parlour, each cow has her own space, which is more comfortable and leads to more peace in the stable. The fast-exit feature in the side-by-side milking parlour ensures that cows can be exchanged quickly, making the milking process faster.
Ironwork type
The positioning of the cows in the milking parlour determines the type of parlour and the corresponding ironwork. The choice is between a herringbone (60 degrees) or a side-by-side (90 degrees) parlour. To get cows back to the barn faster after milking, there is the option of a Fast-Exit or Rapid-Exit system. Additionally, you decide how you want to milk your cows: from the side or from behind.
Side-by-side, 90 degrees
High-capacity systems is an side-by-side milking parlour with a short distance between the cows, where you can choose the size of milking parlour you need. The system is easy to upgrade. In the side-by-side milking parlour, the cows go straight out, which gives a very fast change. It is available in different versions, so you can choose between a standard version side-by-side, rotor side-by-side, and also an industrial versions, which are designed to last for many years.
The advantages at a glance
- Good visibility in the milking parlour during milking
- Short distance between the cows, faster milking
- The cows leave the barn quickly, which results in quick changes of cows and thus faster milking
- Posibility of indexing so that the cows can be moved back to the milking parlour
Milking parlour - side-by-side
Flexible milking system with an easy in and out
The side-by-side parlour is easy to use and offers great flexibility. The cows enter the parlour and are separated by positioning gates. The easy entry and exit through the flexible fencing allow the cows to enter and exit their places quickly and smoothly. Each cow's own space in the side-by-side parlour ensures calmness and comfort during milking. This makes it very suitable for both small and large cows.
Ergonomic milking
The cluster is located slightly off-center at the ideal height for milking, so the udder remains optimally accessible. They are easy to hold, allowing for milking in a very ergonomic position (also with the use of the balance arm). You stand close to the cows during milking, making a good post-milking check easy. With the movable SAC UniFloor, you are always at the right working height. SAC provides healthy working conditions.
Flexible layout
The side-by-side milk stable at 90 degrees is available up to 2x40 milking grounds. The double parlour ensures short walking distances, and the number of stands is depending on your wishes. Depending on the size of the parlour a milking receiver a 60 or 100 litre is used, in combination with a milk line of your choice. There are various options for connecting the milk line in combination with the milk receiver. It is possible to place the milk receiver outside the pit, for example in a basement installation, in front of or next to the pit. In combination with the UniMilco, full control is possible. SAC products always comply with the international ISO standard for milking.
The side-by-side milking parlour at 90 degrees is available with up to 2x40 milking stalls. The double parlour ensures short walking distances, and the number of stalls can be adjusted to your wishes. Depending on the size of the parlour, a milking receiver of 60 or 100 liters is used, in combination with a milk line of your choice. There are various options for connecting the milk line in combination with the milk receiver. It is possible to place the milk receiver outside the pit, for example, in a basement installation, in front of or next to the pit. In combination with the UniMilco, full control is possible. SAC products always comply with the international ISO standard for milking.
Fast- and Rapid-Exit
To ensure that the cows leave the milking parlour quickly after milking, the side-by-side parlour can be equipped with a Fast- or Rapid-Exit.
Fast-Exit
In a side-by-side parlour at 90 degrees with Fast-Exit, the front ironwork tilts the positioning gates up, so that the cows can walk across the entire stall width to the end of the parlour and find their place in the stable.
Rapid-Exit
In a side-by-side 90 degrees parlour with Rapid-Exit, the entire front ironwork moves up or turns 180 degrees, so that the cows can walk forward freely to the exit. The Rapid-Exit ensures a quick exchange of cows. Additionally, a system with Rapid-Exit requires more square meters of space due to the exit. The labour savings of the rapid milking process outweigh the extra labour needed for cleaning the milking parlour.
