General
Key Features
iCARE is an innovative and planned approach to after sales support of your farm assets. Planned action will assist to keep your equipment and your farming operation running smoothly and identify any potential problems before they occur.
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Any remedial work can be planned for, preventing loss of productivity caused by unnecessary downtime.
Reduced breakdowns Better animal health Reduced teat complications and mastitis Optimised performance Increased profitability Peace of mind Friendly, helpful expert advice
The Program Consists of 3 Key Aspects:
PLAN Planned Planned Service and and Service Certifi cation Certification
Planned Maintenance Contracts
Planned Consumable Replacements
Milfos strongly recommends an iCARE program be implemented
A Planned Approach Milfos have developed a planned approach for after sales support of your farm assets. The iCARE program brings together the Servicemen, Technicians and the Operators. Each party performs an agreed level of inspection, detection or correction to the equipment to maintain optimum performance.
CARE MAINTENANCE DAY VAC LEVEL PULSE RATE PULSE RATIO LINER TYPE CLAW TUBE MILK TUBE PULSE TUBE FILTER SLEEVE CARE CARE
SERVICE CHECKLIST
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Section
Coupler alignment Coupler condition Shaft end play Vibration & noise Rotary Vane Pump(s)
ISO Test Mini Test
Water Ring Pump(s)
Platform Rotary Lobe Pump(s)
Oil level Oil condition Oil leaks
Vacuum Interceptor
Hygiene Correct installation Seal condition Auto drain
MAINTENANCE
MILK PUMPING SYSTEM Suction test head 1 Diaphragm Pump Suction test head 2 Suction test head 3 Suction test head 4 Suction test head 5 Suction test head 6
Plant ACR & DF
Gearbox oil height Gearbox oil condition Belt condition Belt tension Belt alignment End play Diaphragm condition
OPERATOR
The farm manager can easily keep track of service carried out in the past and planned for in the coming months. SERVICE
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Oil wick Lubricator contaminants Lubrication reservoir Water discharge flow rate Reservoir contamination Suction hose condition
Hygiene
Platform
At the heart of the program is the visual planning board. The board is a visual prompt of services that need to be carried out or when future service or maintenance will occur.
Item
VACUUM SECTION Pump Drive System(s) Belt condition Belt tension Belt alignment Guards fitted
SERVICE
Clusters & Pulsation
Back plate Conrod measurement Vibration & noise
Wash System Liner Change Centrifugal
Chemical Drums ACR Ropes
Coupling condition Suction leaks / bubble test Non return valve condition Rubber component condition Motor direction Auto drain condition Seals & pipeline connections Variable speed control operation
Receiver & Sanitary Trap Filter Body Filter Sleeves
Plate Heat Exchanger
Pipes and Drains Hot Water Vacuum Pump Compressor Milk Recovery
Rotary Running Gear Safety Switch
On/off controls operation Float, stem & seal condition Required milk flow rate (litre/hr) Required water flow rate (litre/hr) Min. distance between plates (mm)
MILK FILTERING Milk Filter(s)
Section PULSATION Pulsation
Diaphragm condition Valve seals Filter condition Wiring condition Wiring connections Operation Filter connections
CLUSTERS Claw
Air admission <.8, .9, 1.0 or >1.0 Pulsation block Claw base Alignment to cow
Bowls
Condition / cracks Seals Valves
Shell / Liner
Compatibility Alignment Mouthpiece Tail
Shell
Condition Nipples Liner / pulse tube / claw alignment
RUBBERWARE Pulse Tubes
Condition Length Diameter
Long Milk Tube
Condition Length Diameter
Long Pulse Tube
Condition Length Diameter Condition
Long Tail Bends AIR SUPPLY(S) INCLUDING TEAT SPRAY Belt condition Compressor Belt tension Belt alignment Guards fitted Regulator setting Oil level Oil condition Tank drain MILK & AIRLINES Milkline
Valve condition Valve seals / o’rings Seals & pipeline connections
Filtered Airline
Notes
Item
Section CIP SYSTEM Jetters
Required flow rate Measured flow rate Individual jetter function Rubber cup / seal condition
Diameter Seals & pipeline connections
Settings & operation Ram Actuator Milkline Settings & operation Hot valve function / seal condition Plant Autowash Cold valve function / seal condition Seals & pipeline connections Tub floats condition Tub floats operation Tub floats wiring Pickup valve function / seal condition Recirc valve function / seal condition
Chemical lines Mechanical frame condition Tub integrity / leaks
Hot Water Cylinders
RECEIVER GROUP Receiver
Manual Wash Valve Sanitary Trap
Variable Speed Control AUTO DRAINS Drain Valves
Transducer connection Installed as per manufacturers specs Condition Operation
Cylinder condition Cylinder operation Safety / support bracket Thermostat setting / operation
Wiring condition ACR Cylinders
Condition Contamination Individual operation Ram seal condition Ram filters Signal tube condition
ACR Cords
Sensors / Meters
Condition Length Claw connections Installed as per manufacturers specs Operation
Vacuum Shutoff Valve Condition Contamination Individual operation Diaphragm condition Control Valves
Vacuum tube condition Condition Contamination Individual operation Seals / diaphragm condition Wiring condition / connections
Claw Attachment TEAT SPRAYING Spray Pump
Quick release clip condition Condition Pressure Seals & pipeline connections Operation
Rubber seals Correct installation Perspex lid conditions Seals & pipeline connections
Manual Guns
ROTARY COUPLINGS Main Gland
Condition Seals & pipeline connections Cover seal O’rings Pin set Pin track condition Electrical connections
BAIL RESTRAINTS (CRS) Condition Restraint Cylinders Contamination Individual operation
Greaser operation Correct mounting (floating) & support Secondary Glands
Alignment Condition Length Connection to straps
Operation Sensor & reflector condition Spray pattern Correct coverage Leaks / pipe work / valves Nozzle filter
Drain hose condition
Ram seal condition Ram filters Signal tube condition
Operation Dropper condition Spray pattern
Auto Sprayer
Rubber seals Correct installation Perspex lid conditions Vacuum shut off valve
ACR GUIDES / DROP DOWN SYSTEM Mechanical installation Guides Spring / pulley condition IR gun / drop down operation Controls
CRS Cords
Notes
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AUTOMATED CLUSTER REMOVERS Condition Push Buttons Individual operation
Control valve signal tubes Chemical pump operation Chemical pump squeeze tube condition Wash Tub
Condition O’rings Seals & pipeline connections
EXTRA CHECKS
Condition Operation Lubrication
Hinges
GATES
SORTING Gate Hardware
Filters Bracketing VACUUM REGULATION Mechanical Regulator(s) Condition Filters Installed as per manufacturers specs
Section
Air filter Seals & pipeline connections Signal tubes & connections
Drain points Bracketing Diameter Seals & pipeline connections
Notes
Cover(s) Feed rubber condition Air Injectors
Milkline fall Diameter Inlet position Seals & pipeline connections Drain points Bracketing
Pulsator Airline
Condition Filter cage Filter holder Filter seal(s) Filter drain Seals & pipeline connections
Item
VACUUM INDICATION Location Gauge Condition Setting
Measured flow rate (litre/hr) Measured minimum distance (mm) Gasket condition Seals & pipeline connections Water leaks / pipework / valves
Settings & operation Coalescing filter element condition Coalescing filter / drain Purge pressure 45 PSI
Cooler
Notes
Rams
Controls
Condition Pipe work Grease / lubrication Condition Operation Leakage Manual control Auto control Valve set Air pressure Water drain Wiring condition
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