Pit and stallwork
Dimensions, corrosion, geometry, cow position and operator access.
DairyMaster · retrofit
Upgrade the parlour without replacing equipment blindly
We first survey the existing facility and the constraints of daily farm operation. We then separate what can remain, what must change and how to transition with the shortest practical milking interruption.
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What the site survey covers
A retrofit starts with actual dimensions, system condition and the working cycle—not a ready-made equipment list.
Milk system
Lines, receivers, pumps, filters, diversion and washing capability.
Vacuum and pulsation
Load, stability, regulators, leaks, backup and line condition.
Automation and data
Cluster removal, meters, identification, drafting, interfaces and data history.
Water and sanitation
Flow, hot water, chemicals, AutoWasher, drainage and cleaning sequence.
Cooling and power
Peak milk flow, tank, plate cooler, supply, protection and backup.
Three retrofit scenarios
The final route follows the survey and compatibility calculation.
Targeted upgrade
Replace selected elements such as meters, controls, ACR, pumps, gates or cooling.
Phased retrofit
Split work into stages so the operating process can continue between phases.
Full reconstruction
Rebuild stallwork and utilities around a new parlour operating cycle.
Protecting the farm operating process
- define the permitted shutdown window and backup milking route
- separate removal, civil work, installation and testing
- verify power, water, air, drainage and foundation in advance
- prepare critical parts and consumables before shutdown
- complete dry tests, sanitation and first milking
- train operators and document a service plan
What cannot be promised before the survey
Retention of the existing pit, compatibility with old controls, a specific throughput or a short shutdown cannot be guaranteed in advance. They depend on dimensions, equipment condition, available documentation and the selected configuration.
Send the existing parlour inputs
A plan, pit and stallwork photos, group-flow diagram, equipment list and description of the main constraints are especially useful.
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Project inputs
Complete whatever is already known. A finished building design is not required for the first discussion.
Planning a new parlour?
Use the dedicated engineering route for new construction.