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November 9, 2023
Updated on November 9, 2023
·Created on November 17, 2019
The Lifeway Solar Cow Milking Machine is designed to assist during the milking process and it is powered by solar energy.
The Lifeway Solar Cow Milking Machine contains a solar module, which includes batteries, to power a motor connected that activates a suction pump. The battery is also used to power LED lights to facilitate early morning milking.
Market Suggested Retail Price
$980.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
This product is distributed by LifeWay Solar Devices Ltd.
Manufacturing/Building Method
This product is mass-produced by Lifeway Solar Devices Pvt. Ltd. in India.
Intellectural Property Type
Trademarked
User Provision Model
Users can obtain this product directly from the manufacturer or from IndiaMart.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Design Specifications
Lifeway Solar Cow Milking machine is made up of stainless steel single or double buckets (25 L capacity) and runs on solar power. The solar module (24 V/230 wp) is connected to a battery (12 V/200 AH) for charging and the power from the battery is used to run the motor (24 V/1 Hp) connected to an oil-free suction pump. The machine is accompanied by LED light that can be connected to the battery to provide lighting for early morning milking.
Technical Support
There is no technical support provided and users are expected to maintain the product on their own. However, users can contact the manufacturer through their website.
Replacement Components
The available components for replacements are: Battery, motor, and vacuum pump
Lifecycle
The product comes with a warranty for the motor and vacuum pump.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
The designer specified performance targets include: affordable, reliable, consistent milk quality, and hygienic.
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
No known safety hazards related to the use of the machine.
Complementary Technical Systems
This product requires a battery to operate. In no electricity areas, the product can use petrol for starting and a kerosene engine for running.
Academic Research and References
Golisz, E., Kupczyk, A., Majkowska, M., Trajer, J., 2021, Simulation Tests of a Cow Milking Machine—Analysis of Design Parameters. Processes, 9, pp1358.
Chipula, G., Sanjika, T., Nyanda, R., Singa, D., Siwinda, D., Chingala, G.,2020, POWERED TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE SMALLHOLDER DAIRY INDUSTRY IN MALAWI . The Scinnovent Centre.
Compliance with regulations
Other Information
None
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