Milk Filters: Small part, big effect
On the way from the udder into the tank, milk picks up fine particles. The milk filter catches them and is the last station before cooling. A fresh filter at every milking is one of the simplest steps you can take for good milk quality. In this section you will find fleece filters and sewn filters in common sizes for milking plants and milking robots.
Designs and where they are used
Sewn sock filters are the classic choice in a pipeline plant and come in lengths such as 250 by 57 millimetres. Round fleece filters, with or without a hole, sit in filter housings and churns and come in packs of 100 or 200 pieces. For the milking robot there are versions with a higher weight per square metre that stand up to longer service in continuous operation. Welded fleece filters do without a seam and are particularly stable at the edges. When you reorder, check diameter and length so the filter seats properly and cannot slip.
Changing and checking
The filter belongs in the bin after every milking. A soaked or overloaded filter lets particles pass and can even add to the load in the milk. The used filter is also a useful source of information: if you notice a lot of dirt, it is worth looking at cubicles, bedding and teat cleaning before milking. Flakes caught in the filter can point to an udder infection. Store filters dry and free of dust, then they stay in perfect condition until use. Keep enough filters in stock as well, so you never run short in the middle of the week. Note how many filters you use per week, then reordering in good time stays simple.
Frequently asked questions
How often do I change the milk filter?
At every milking. A used filter loses retention and can let particles through into the tank.
Which size do I need?
That depends on the filter housing and the plant. Compare diameter and length with the filter you have been using.
What does the used filter tell me?
A lot of dirt suggests room to improve bedding or teat cleaning. Flakes can be a sign of an udder infection.
Milk filters for plant and robot
The milk filter is the last station before the milk runs into the tank, so it pays to look closely here. Sewn sock filters are at home in the pipeline plant and come in the common sizes for everyday use. Round fleece filters, with or without a hole, fit filter housings and churns and arrive in practical packs that last several weeks. For the milking robot there are versions with a higher weight per square metre that cope with continuous operation, while welded versions score with particularly stable edges. Whatever you choose, the change at every milking stays the key point. A fresh filter holds back what does not belong in the milk and tells you something about bedding and teat cleaning along the way. Store your supply dry and free of dust, then the filters are in perfect condition when you need them.