Milk Filters: Clean Raw Milk Right at Milking
Raw milk must enter the bulk tank absolutely clean. Even with the best milking hygiene, tiny dirt particles, hair, or straw can be sucked into the milking cluster. A high-quality milk filter reliably catches these impurities before they reduce your milk quality. At the same time, the filter protects the sensitive cooling and pumping technology in the tank from blockages.
What Makes a Good Milk Filter
The filter must balance fine filtration with a high milk flow rate. Here is what you need to look out for:
- Tear Resistance: The filter must not tear under the pressure of the milk pump. Sewn or welded fleece tubes are very stable and withstand high pressure effortlessly.
- Permeability: A good filter lets the milk run through quickly without slowing down the milking process, yet reliably holds back even the finest dirt particles and clots.
- Fit: Whether as a tube filter for pipeline milking systems or a flat fleece filter for bucket milking – the filter must fit exactly so that no unfiltered milk bypasses it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do I need to change the milk filter?
The milk filter must be changed after every single milking session. If used for too long, the pores clog up, the milk flow stalls, and the filter can tear under the pressure of the system. In addition, bacteria multiply rapidly in a used filter.
What is the difference between sewn and welded filters?
Both variants are very tear-resistant. However, welded milk filters have no needle holes, which slightly increases the filtering effect and completely rules out tearing at the seam under pressure.
Reliable Filtration for Every Milking System
To ensure your raw milk reaches the bulk tank in the best quality, reliable filtration is essential. In our range, you will find the right filter for your system. For pipeline milking systems, we offer highly tear-resistant tube filters that withstand the pressure of the milk pump and let the milk pass through quickly. You can choose between classic sewn and completely welded variants for maximum safety. For bucket milking, we stock accurately fitting flat fleece filters, optionally with pre-punched holes. This ensures that no straw or clots get into your milk delivery.