DeLaval alley chain drive AKD500
An unique and reliable manure cleaning solution for up to 500m long barns which will bring more options to farmers, more securities to cows, and more happiness to workers.
- Simplify and Optimize manure cleaning system for large farms
- Cleaner barns and healthier cows
- Low maintenance and long service life
- Smart multi-function control
Key benefits
Simplify and Optimize manure cleaning system for large farms
Manure handling design is one of the most important parts for farmers to consider when building a farm, too many factors need to be taken into account to balance the investment and running costs, and even harder for long barns. An optimate design will save a lot money and low down the potential risks. For large farms, 2 sets of AKD500 drive units center drop instead of 4 sets drive units, no corner wheels needs to stand on the center of an alley, no influence on cow traffics could be an option now.
- Up to 500m long barns
- More manure cleaning options for long barns
- Decrease construction cost
Cleaner barns and healthier cows
Udder and hoof health are highly related with cleanliness of the barns. The AKD500 scraper running speed is adjustable up to 4.5meter/minutes, which means it only need 1 hour to finish a cleaning cycle for a 300m long barn. It is designed for heavy duty using, the farmer can easily setup a good running plan to optimize the cleanliness of the floor and create a more comfortable environment both for cows and workers.
- High efficiency cleaning system
- Better hoof and udder health
- Good barn environment
Smart multi-function control
Farmers like low maintenance equipment, not only because it can low down the costs, but also it can decrease the risk of emergency service when the machine misfunction due to bad maintenance. The AKD500 Continuous Dura-Chain will last for more than 10years under the normal situation. Hydraulic tensioners can tension the chain automatically and allow 2.4 meters extension of the chain , all you need to do is cutting 2-3 meters of the chain when your update the pocket wheel.
- less labor job in daily work
- Lower running costs
- Auto tensioner make sure all the chain are tightened automatically
Smart multi-function control
Cow safety should be always the key function of scraper system. The chain is friendly to cows, no matter it runs in a groove or on the floor. The AKD500 Smart multi-function control system can set different tolerance for a portion of a stroke which is double insurance for cow safety. More than that, the system is very easy and flexible to operate.
- Advanced level of animal protection
- More control to the system
- User friendly