MilkSystem Apollo Series- Brochure

¦ Teats are consistently and optimally dipped within the milking unit.¦ Unit is backflushed with sanitizing solution after each use.¦ Results in fewer cases of mastitis, lower somatic cell counts and better overall milk quality.engineering for a better worldGEA Milking & Cooling | WestfaliaSurgeApollo™MilkSystemAutomated teat dipping and backflushing milking unitGEA Farm Technologies2 | Apollo™MilkSystemIt is a fact that automation can decrease the chance for human error, reduce labor and inefficiencies, and provide more consistent milking procedures. The combination of these benefits, all evident in the revolutionary Apollo™MilkSystem, can improve the milk quality in your herd and positively impact your dairy’s bottom line.Take the next step in automationThe Apollo™MilkSystem is an innovative, automated milking unit exclusive to GEA Farm Technologies. This first-of-its-kind product incorporates patented technology to automatically apply post-dip, through the head of the liner at the end of milking, and automatically backflush after detach — facilitating a superior milk harvesting process every time the cow enters the parlor.With the Apollo™MilkSystem:¦ Teats are consistently and optimally dipped within the milking unit prior to unit removal.¦ Milking units are backflushed with a sanitizing solution after each use.¦ Exposure to mastitis causing pathogens is reduced.¦ Cows are milked with minimal stress in fewer manual steps.¦ Fewer employees are required in the parlor.The results provide dairy producers:¦ Better milk quality and mammary system health.¦ Reduced labor requirements.¦ Increased parlor throughput.¦ Improved overall profitability.GEA Farm Technologies | 3Optimal post-dip applicationPost-dipping cows after milking prevents bacterial infections and helps maintain udder health, but the dip must be applied properly. The Apollo™MilkSystem ensures that cows are dipped completely and consistently at every milking. The Apollo™MilkSystem applies post-dip to each teat while the teat is still under vacuum and stretched out in the liner, optimally covering the teat surface with dip and sanitizing the area before it is exposed to the external environment. This method allows the dip to penetrate into all of the folds and wrinkles of the teats, further enhancing the mastitis prevention benefits of post-dipping. The amount of dip applied is also accurately controlled. This can reduce the total amount of dip used when compared to other methods. And, it ensures the dip that is applied is always fresh and free from contamination. The Apollo™MilkSystem is the next step in automating the milking process on your dairy — removing manual steps for employees and ensuring that each cow is dipped properly at every milking. 4 | Apollo™MilkSystemAutomatic backflushing aids in mastitis prevention Mastitis and disease-carrying bacteria can be transferred from cow-to-cow through the milking unit. The Apollo™MilkSystem prevents the spread of bacteria through its automatic backflushing component.After the consistent and reliable post-dipping of each cow, every milking unit on the Apollo™MilkSystem is automatically backflushed with a sanitizing solution after unit removal. Alternating water and sanitizing cycles with bursts of air creates powerful turbulence inside the teat cups and bowl of the milking unit, which greatly reduces the total amount of water required to effectively backflush; especially when compared to older, traditional backflush technology. Backflushing reduces the risk of mastitis-causing bacteria being transferred between cows and can also reduce the risk of subclinical mastitis, thereby improving overall milk quality and the mammary system health of your herd. The Apollo™MilkSystem is the next step in automating the milking process on your dairy — removing manual steps for employees and ensuring that each cow is dipped properly at every milking. GEA Farm Technologies | 5Automation ExplainedThe Apollo™MilkSystem from GEA Farm Technologies automatically dispenses teat dip within the head of the liner, just prior to milking unit removal, cow after cow. Then, after detaching, the milking unit is automatically backflushed so it is cleaned and sanitized for the next cow. Here’s how Apollo works.Step 2 Teat dip is precisely calibrated within the milking unit — Teat dip moves through a valve (separate from the milk line) with the help of a pressurized injector. The dip is automatically divided among the four liners by a specifically designed manifold that ensures equal amounts of dip are delivered onto each teat. A burst of air pushes any remaining dip from the dip valve up toward the teats. Step 1 Exclusive design provides reliable safety — After milking, the Apollo™MilkSystem automatically blocks the milk line through a patented “block-bleed-block” safety valve. The valve automatically closes the milk line after the cow is finished milking to guarantee the purity of the milk supply, and it must be fully engaged before dip is dispensed.6 | Apollo™MilkSystemStep 3 Post-dip is completely and consistently applied — Teat dip is injected through the top of the liner and the patented geometry of the liner dome equally distributes dip around the entire surface of each teat for effective coverage before it is exposed to the external environment. Step 4 Apollo detaches and backflushing begins — Within seconds of unit removal, the sanitizing solution in the backflush system neutralizes any possible bacteria in the teat cup liners before they are used on the next cow. Automated, reliable, safe & consistent.GEA Farm Technologies | 7System benefits of the Apollo™MilkSystem include: ¦ A patented and approved milk safety valve which keeps teat dip and backflush sanitizer separate from the milk supply. ¦ Customizable and adjustable settings for post-dip and backflush. ¦ Flexible design that fits into most current parlor set-ups. ¦ Easy-to-use software to measure and monitor teat dip usage. ¦ Trusted and reliable support from GEA Farm Technologies.Approved, accepted and safeIn addition to its proven safety, Apollo sets itself apart from the competition with its separation technology. With this technology, a patented milk safety valve is used to separate the teat dip or backflush sanitizer from raw milk – preventing contamination and ensuring milk safety.The milk safety valve on the Apollo™MilkSystem is approved by the Atlantic-Midwest Dairy Equipment Review Committee (AMDERC), and therefore accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and State Inspectors.Parlor efficiency and productivity alignThe Apollo™MilkSystem allows you to focus your team on other areas of the operation. With less time spent on the repetitive task of manually dipping cows, you can reassign milkers to other duties in the parlor or around the dairy, without sacrificing parlor performance. In fact, automation of the post-dip process streamlines operator procedures, which can increase parlor throughput. It also allows your operators to devote their complete attention to cow prep, which benefits udder stimulation and milk flow, and can also aid in getting more cows through the parlor. 8 | Apollo™MilkSystem¦ PeroxySan-RS™¦ K.O. Dyne® (U.S. only)Teat dips — All teat dip options available for use with the Apollo™MilkSystem have been protocol-tested based on National Mastitis Council recommendations or have been extensively field tested. They are some of our most popular teat dip products — time tested and dairy producer approved. Compatible teat dips include:Backflush sanitizer — The Apollo™MilkSystem uses sanitizers that are proven to prevent the spread of bacteria from cow-to-cow, helping to maintain the mammary health of your herd. They have met the stringent guidelines set forth by the EPA and are officially EPA-registered products. Compatible backflush sanitizers include:Parlor systems — The flexibility of the Apollo™MilkSystem allows it to be implemented in a variety of milking systems.¦ Teat-Kote® 10/III¦ Teat-Kote®¦ Theratec Plus®¦ Theratec®¦ Arrest® (U.S. only)¦ Apprehend™ (Canada only)Compatible with your favorite products from GEA Farm TechnologiesGEA Farm Technologies | 9The Apollo™MilkSystem is integrated into the proven and profitable IQ Milking Unit: a unique, four-chambered milking unit from GEA Farm Technologies that features an automatic vacuum shifting system.Because of this technology, the unit only activates complete vacuum for each individual quarter when the liner is attached to the teat. This constant vacuum level means fewer slips and more consistent milking. If the unit is kicked-off, there is virtually no chance of drawing in soil or debris that can cause bacteria counts to rise. Additionally, the IQ unit is sub-divided into four separate guide chambers that channel the milk toward the outlet. This means milk is transferred quickly from the unit, even at the highest flow rates. The combination of the reliability of the IQ Milking Unit and the advanced automation technology of the Apollo™MilkSystem makes the pair an unbeatable asset to your parlor.Apollo™MilkSystem & IQ — An even smarter way to milk cows10 | Apollo™MilkSystemGEA Farm Technologies is known for its expertise in manufacturing and installing modern dairy equipment and each product comes with the support of a knowledgeable and well-trained team of dairy professionals. Dairy producers worldwide trust GEA Farm Technologies for the highest-quality service and herd management solutions in the industry. Take the next step in automation with the Apollo™MilkSystem from GEA Farm Technologies. The Apollo™MilkSystemYet another automated solution from GEA Farm Technologies that can help you achieve your milk production goals. With the Apollo™MilkSystem, you can reap rewards in milk production, efficiency and the overall success of your parlor. Apollo™MilkSystem & IQ — An even smarter way to milk cowsService agreement provides peace of mindHave peace of mind knowing your operation is fully protected with scheduled service by an Apollo™MilkSystem trained dealer support staff.The Apollo™MilkSystem comes with a 9,000 hour service agreement, which covers many of your needs to operate the system, including the teat dip and backflush sanitizer chosen by the operation, all milking liners, and service. The agreement also includes:¦ A full warranty of the milk safety valve if breakage occurs.¦ Registration in the GEA Farm Technologies WLE warranty program. ¦ Four complete system checks per year to ensure continued, optimal performance.GEA Farm Technologies | 11GEA Farm Technologies, Inc.1880 Country Farm Drive, Naperville, IL 60563Toll Free: 1.877.WS.DAIRY or 1.877.973.2479www.gea.com | www.gea-farmtechnologies.comGEA Farm Technologies Canada, Inc.4591 boulevard St-Joseph, Drummondville, QC J2A 0C6Toll Free: 1.877.WS.DAIRY or 1.877.973.2479www.gea.com | www.gea-farmtechnologies.comGEA Group is a global engineering company with multi-billion euro sales and operations in more than 50 countries. Founded in 1881, the company is one of the largest providers of innovative equipment and process technology. GEA Group is listed in the STOXX® Europe 600 index.We live our values.Excellence • Passion • Integrity • Responsibility • GEA-versityGEA Farm Technologies7755-1000-084 (pkg of 20) (rev. 09-13)