INFLATIONS - Coburn

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INFLATIONS
Designed by
Specialists
for Exceptional
Performance

Experience
Since 1933, Maes has been designing and producing superior milker inflations for the
dairy industry. Maes designers know that dairy producers depend on their inflations for
thorough, gentle, timely and consistent milkout, from cow to cow, from milking to milking,
from the first day throughout the life of the inflation.
Years of experience have trained us to pay attention to all the elements that go into an
excellent milker inflation. The rubber/polymer mix must have the correct characteristics
of strength, compression, smooth finish, and elasticity. From the mouth to the bore
to the milk tube, inflation shape, size and dimension must be properly proportioned to
allow problem-free flow between the cow and the milk collecting system. From cow to
cow, from milking to milking, from the first day throughout the life of the inflation.
Quality
We are confident that the materials, manufacture, testing and quality control of Maes
inflations are unsurpassed in the industry. Maes inflations are compounded of the
finest quality raw materials, with an optimum level of natural rubber to balance milking
speed with gentleness. Pure rubber is combined with polymers and additives which
address specific needs. Some additives help the inflation resist distortion which age
and milk fat can cause while others contribute to a smooth finish for cleanability or help
to soften the material for enhanced suppleness and gentle milking. Our formulas aim
to balance the characteristics of safety, performance and cleanability to satisfy our priorities
in inflation design.
The Maes manufacturing process assures quality at every stage. Only the highest
standards are acceptable in raw material, personnel, equipment condition, and cleanliness.
Maes practices aggressive quality control at every step to assure the producer’s
new set of inflations is identical to the set being replaced. Before coming to market, a
new inflation, such as the Tri-Magna triangular inflation, is extensively field and lab
tested for the all-important attributes of gentleness, performance, and quality.
Innovation
Maes is known as the “Problem Solver” in the inflation business because of our specialty
in addressing specific problems such as drop-off, slippage or incomplete milkout.
For example, the Magnaflex M226 has a bore which narrows down gradually to a
wide milk tube resulting in a much smoother milk flow and less chance of back flow.
Maes Tri-Magna styles, available for Surge, Delaval or Bou-Matic milking systems,
combine our custom rubber blend formulation with an innovative triangular bore. This
gives a uniform, gentle, three-sided rather than two-sided massage on the teat. The
triangular bore improves grip especially toward the end of the milking period when the
flattened empty teat is more susceptible to slips and drop-offs.

Anatomy of an Inflation
the mouthpiece
The opening at the top of the inflation should be
the appropriate size for the cows. If the mouthpiece
is too large, small teats can be
sucked down into the bore. If too small, the inflation
makes a poor attachment which can be costly
in time, udder health, and lost milk.
the head
The head is designed to fit the milking shell snugly
and securely in order to eliminate slips,
squawks, and deforming.
the vacuum chamber
The space inside the head is proportioned to provide
the correct reservoir of vacuum around the
teat, resulting in a secure attachment.
the bore
The bore flexes with the vacuum pulsations to
massage the teat and release the milk. This is
where Maes’ super-soft formula is most appreciated
in gentleness, cow
comfort, and udder health.
the rings
Several Maes styles, including the M226
Magnaflex Inflation for Delaval 06 shell shown
here, feature a series of three positions for shell
fit. The first ring provides the least tension on the
bore for good flex in low vacuum situations. The
second position creates a little more tension and
is good for cows with small teats. The third position
provides the proper tension on the bore for
top performance in high level vacuum systems.
the milk tube
A well-designed, tapered milk tube quickly carries
the milk away without flooding the claw.
the claw end
Most styles of Maes inflations feature a reinforced
claw end to minimize cuts caused by the rubber
flexing against the stainless steel claw nipples.
Claw end reinforcement contributes to longer life,
lower replacement costs
and higher profits.
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The Maes story began in 1911 with Bob Maes, a
young inventor working on a dairy farm with the
crude milking equipment in use at the time. He
visualized more practical, safe, and efficient ways
to milk cows and he began to patent and produce
inventions which soon proved their worth with top
dairy herds. Over the years, the creative spirit of
Bob Maes has been kept alive with innovations in
design, materials and manufacturing processes.
The Maes brand was acquired by The Coburn Co.,
Inc. of Whitewater, Wisconsin, in July of 1996. A
family business with a long history of its own,
Coburn has been manufacturing and distributing
livestock supplies and milking equipment since
1925. Coburn has earned a reputation for superior
customer service throughout its widespread
dealer network. That reputation now stands solidly
behind the Maes brand.
Maes inflations are available for all
major brands of milking equipment.
Ask your dealer for more information
about Maes inflations.
Your Maes Dealer
Maes Inflations are manufactured for THE COBURN CO., INC.
P.O. Box 147 • Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190 USA
Phone: 262- 473-2822 • Fax: 262- 473-3522 • www.coburn.com

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INFLATIONS
Maes is a registered trademark of THE COBURN COMPANY, INC.
Delaval-style
M227
Tri-Magna
Narrow Bore for
06 shell
Triangular bore
gives a three-sided
massage for
thorough milkout,
good attachment,
and gentleness.
Flat smooth head
has no ribs at top
to trap bacteria.
Replaces Milk-Rite
TLC-D1.
M700
SQUARE
Inflation for
06 shell
Square bore
inflation has a 4-
way collapsing
action for most
uniform massage
and complete
milk-out.
M701
SQUARE
Inflation with
Air Vent for
06 shell
Square bore
inflation has a 4-
way collapsing
action for most
uniform massage
and complete
milk-out.
Includes small
plastic air vent
(p/n 4010001).
M226
Magnaflex
Narrow Bore
replaces 01, 08
for 06 shell
A thin-wall
high-capacity
inflation. Lower
positioning on the
teat and extra
tube length suit
wide-uddered
cows.
M224
Style D Narrow
Bore replaces
01 for 06 shell
Firm mouthpiece
and rounded
dome for good
teat and udder
contact, reduced
slippage.
M220
Style D
Medium Bore
replaces 05
for 06 shell
With large
mouthpiece,
ideal for large
or swollen
teats.
M6000
Magnaflex
Narrow Bore replaces
08,
01AULT for 06
shell
Special flex joint
at top of milk tube
for improved
shape retention
and best alignment
under the
udder. Head
designed for
secure teat contact.
Works with all
ranges of vacuum.
M4000-1020
Magnaflex Narrow
Bore replaces 01, 01U,
01AU for 06 shell
Thin wall provides
good teat massage. Suits
low-line systems and DV-
300. Good for lower
vacuum levels. Special
fast-milking New
Zealand style rubber
formulation.
Replacement for
Conewango ID-01A.

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BouMatic-style
M411
Tri-Magna Narrow
Bore for Standard
S.S. Shell
Triangular bore
gives a three-sided
massage producing
gentle, thorough
milkout and reduced
slippage. Smooth
domed head – no ribs
to trap bacteria.
Replaces Milk-Rite
TLC-B1.
M406
DKBM
Narrow Bore
replaces F1, R1, P1
for Standard S.S.
Shell.
Narrow bore has
rings for tension
adjustment. Head
positions slightly
higher on the teat.
M5000
Magnaflex
Narrow Bore
replaces B1U, R1,
R1C for Standard
S.S. Shell
For high capacity
claws. With more
stable mouthpiece, it
is ideal for low
vacuum situations.
Milk tube reinforcement
is effective
against claw cuts.
M1000
Magnaflex
Narrow Bore
replaces B1U, R1,
R1C for Standard
S.S. Shell
Ideal for efficient
milking in lower
vacuum situations
or where drop-off is
a problem. Adjusting
rings for
tension on the bore.
M410
Narrow Bore
replaces R2 for S.S.
shell with plastic
nipple
This inflation
works with the
M409 Tube and is
designed for best fit
in the S.S. shell.
Replacement for
original R-2CS.
M409
51/2” Tapered
Reinforced Rubber
Milk Tube
Now improved
with extra rubber
at the tube end for
strength and shape;
used with M410.

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Surge-style
M286
Tri-Magna
Narrow Bore for
Jet-Flo shell
Tri-Magna
triangular
inflation gives
three-sided
massage for
gentle, thorough
milkout, and
reduced slips
and squawks.
Ring-style reinforcement
at
milk tube helps
resist claw cuts
and aids shutoff.
For Mini-
Orbit, Eclipse or
RX claw.
Replaces Milk-
Rite TLC-S1.
M287
Narrow Bore
replaces 10060,
10062 for Jet-
Flo shell
Head is reinforced
at
mouthpiece and
shoulder for
greater
stability.
Longer milk
tube with extra
reinforcement to
guard against
claw cuts.
Our exclusive
compound
features durability,
gentle yet
fast milking.
M288
Narrow Bore
replaces 10060,
10062 for Jet-Flo
shell
The M288 has
a slightly larger
curved shape at
the contact point
with the shell
bottom , and is a
fraction longer
than the M287.
Features same
exclusive rubber
compound.
M221
With Rings.
Style A-S Narrow
Bore
replaces 10057,
10058, 10100,
10063 for
Vacuum Saver
shells
For Breaker
Cup or Mini-
Cup claw. Flat
dome head
rides higher on
the teat for
good udder
contact. Multiadjustable
tension
rings.
M284
Without
Rings.
Style A-S
Narrow Bore
replaces
10057, 10058,
10100, 10063
for Vacuum
Saver shells
For Breaker
Cup or Mini-
Cup claw.
Flat dome
head rides
higher on the
teat for good
udder contact.
M285
Style A-S replaces
10041, 10048, 10049
for Jet-Flo shell
For Mini-Orbit,
Eclipse or RX claw.
Ring-style reinforcement
at milk tube
helps resist claw
cuts, aids shut-off.
M282
Style A-S Medium
Bore replaces
10052, 10084 for
Continental shell
Large mouthpiece
for largeteated
cows.

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Universal
style
Choreboy
style
M275
Narrow Bore
replaces 281,
282 for Visible
shell
Shorter milk
tube with
smaller I.D.
For Fullview
Claw.
M274
Style U Narrow Bore
replaces 6R, 6S2,
26M, 6M for UNIV
2MS shell
Narrow round bore
positions correctly on
the teat. Rings for
adjusting tension on
the bore. Smaller ID
milk tube. Not a
replacement for precollapsed
design of
original 6S.
M215
CHC-KF replaces 12051
Kleen-Flo for narrow
bore shell
Long, reinforced milk
tube for high capacity
with flexibility.
Streamlined head
shape. Rings for tension
adjustment on the bore.
Collapsing Patterns of Milker Inflations
Traditional Round Shape Triangular Shape Square Shape
for two-way massage for three-way massage for four-way massage
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INFLATIONS
Maes is a registered trademark of THE COBURN COMPANY, INC.
P.O. Box 147 • Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190 USA
Phone 262-473-2822 • Fax 262-473-3522
www.coburn.com
Toll-free Phone 1-800-776-7042 • Fax 1-800-776-7044
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