An efficient rotary system

Billed as the trouble-free system that keeps on going, the GEA iFLOW rotary is the New Zealand made all-rounder when it comes to driving efficiencies onfarm.

The iFLOW has a simple yet clever design, proven as a versatile and cost-effective solution in a range of dairy farming environments. Perfect for retrofit and new build situations, the modular platform offers improved milking performance while remaining simple to operate and easy to maintain.

The flexibility of the modular configuration allows farmers to customise the iFLOW to suit their farming needs, with options for basic automation to total herd management, adjustable neck rail positions and heights. It is available in a range from 28 to 100 clusters.

One feature is the ability to reduce labour while increasing throughput, enabling just one operator to milk up to 600 cows. It is ideal for one-person operations or those looking to decrease worker load in the shed without affecting milk quality. The system is also future proof with automation upgrades such as automatic cup removers, automatic teat sprayers, milk metering, drafting and herd management easily added at any time.

Simple and ergonomic, the iFLOW utilises nylon rollers every 600mm, doesn’t require a wear strip and has no bearings – meaning less wear and tear and reduced maintenance costs. With the largest circumference drive wheels on the market, there’s less pressure on the beams to drive the platform, resulting in fewer maintenance issues than ‘steel on steel’ systems. In most circumstances, one annual service is required to keep the iFLOW operating at optimum performance.

Whether dairy farmers are looking for increased cow throughput, reduced worker load, a simple yet reliable system that is low maintenance and future-proof, the GEA iFLOW rotary ticks all the requirements.

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