Merlin2 was launched by Fullwood in 2014 superseding the original Merlin with a complete re-design and an electric arm. This greatly reduced the requirement for compressed air, increased reliability and resulted in a much quieter machine.
Routing:
It is available in right or left handed versions to suit your farm layout and Fullwood offer both free access and routed systems. Grazing systems are also available.
Entry and Exit:
This is branded as K flow with entry from the rear and options of exiting straight out or to the side.
Identification:
Via a collar or pedometer which both have heat and health monitoring functionality.
Arm Technology:
Milking is from the side with Fullwood Joz's electric arm and laser technology for teat location.
Teat Preparation and Attachment:
Preparation is carried with brushes, which scrub the teats individually,before the cups are attached.Teat disinfection post milking is carried out by the arm which sprays each teat individually.
Backflush:
The milking cups are cleaned with a cold water between milkings with the option of adding peracetic acid.
Milk Quality Monitoring:
Milk quality is assessed with FullQuest, Fulllab and Fullcount which provide quarter conductivity, blood detection, constituent and cell count monitoring which can all link to the software package and Fullsense app.
Batch Milking
Fullwood Joz offer a batch milking system branded Merlin Meridian which was launched in 2021 using a unique circular sorting system.
Source; fullwoodjoz.com
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