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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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