Lifeway Solar Cow Milking Machine

Lifeway Solar Devices Pvt. Ltd

The Lifeway Solar Cow Milking Machine is designed to assist during the milking process and it is powered by solar energy.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Lifeway Solar Cow Milking Machine contains a solar module, which includes batteries, to power a motor connected that activates a suction pump. The battery is also used to power LED lights to facilitate early morning milking.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

The product is mostly sold in India.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

This product is distributed by LifeWay Solar Devices Ltd.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~943 USD (Rs70,000) ^{Converted on August 2021}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Primary competitors in India include Siddon and Selco.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Target users of this product are dairy farmers in India.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is mass-produced by Lifeway Solar Devices Pvt. Ltd. in India.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

The product is trademarked.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain this product directly from the manufacturer or from IndiaMart.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Animal targeted

Type of target animal?

Cow

Milking rate (L/hr)

Milking rate, measured in liters per hour

Unknown

Milking volume (L)

The bucket holding volume, measured in liters

25 L

Number of buckets

How many buckets does the technology contain?

1 or 2

Weight (kg)

What is the overall weight of the technology, measured in kilograms

Unknown

Power source

How is the technology powered?

Solar

Power requirement: Max power (W)

What is the maximum power requirement?

Unknown

Operators needed

How many operators are needed?

Portable

Is the technology movable?

Yes

Materials

The material used in construction

Plastic and brass

Additional accessories included

What other accessories are included?

10 watt LED Lighting for early morning milking

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Lifeway Solar Cow Milking machine is made up of stainless steel single or double buckets (25 L capacity) and runs on solar power. The solar module (24 V/230 wp) is connected to a battery (12 V/200 AH) for charging and the power from the battery is used to run the motor (24 V/1 Hp) connected to an oil-free suction pump. The machine is accompanied by LED light that can be connected to the battery to provide lighting for early morning milking.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

There is no technical support provided and users are expected to maintain the product on their own. However, users can contact the manufacturer through their website.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

The available components for replacements are: Battery, motor, and vacuum pump

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

The product comes with a warranty for the motor and vacuum pump.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The designer specified performance targets include: affordable, reliable, consistent milk quality, and hygienic.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

No known safety hazards related to the use of the machine.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

This product requires a battery to operate. In no electricity areas, the product can use petrol for starting and a kerosene engine for running.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Golisz, E., Kupczyk, A., Majkowska, M., Trajer, J., 2021, Simulation Tests of a Cow Milking Machine—Analysis of Design Parameters. Processes, 9, pp1358.

Chipula, G., Sanjika, T., Nyanda, R., Singa, D., Siwinda, D., Chingala, G.,2020, POWERED TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE SMALLHOLDER DAIRY INDUSTRY IN MALAWI . The Scinnovent Centre.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

CE Certified, ISO 9001:2008

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown

Other information

None

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

The product is mostly sold in India.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

This product is distributed by LifeWay Solar Devices Ltd.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

~943 USD (Rs70,000) ^{Converted on August 2021}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Primary competitors in India include Siddon and Selco.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Target users of this product are dairy farmers in India.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is mass-produced by Lifeway Solar Devices Pvt. Ltd. in India.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

The product is trademarked.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain this product directly from the manufacturer or from IndiaMart.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Animal targeted

Type of target animal?

Cow

Milking rate (L/hr)

Milking rate, measured in liters per hour

Unknown

Milking volume (L)

The bucket holding volume, measured in liters

25 L

Number of buckets

How many buckets does the technology contain?

1 or 2

Weight (kg)

What is the overall weight of the technology, measured in kilograms

Unknown

Power source

How is the technology powered?

Solar

Power requirement: Max power (W)

What is the maximum power requirement?

Unknown

Operators needed

How many operators are needed?

Portable

Is the technology movable?

Yes

Materials

The material used in construction

Plastic and brass

Additional accessories included

What other accessories are included?

10 watt LED Lighting for early morning milking

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

There is no technical support provided and users are expected to maintain the product on their own. However, users can contact the manufacturer through their website.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

The available components for replacements are: Battery, motor, and vacuum pump

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

The product comes with a warranty for the motor and vacuum pump.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The designer specified performance targets include: affordable, reliable, consistent milk quality, and hygienic.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

No known safety hazards related to the use of the machine.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

This product requires a battery to operate. In no electricity areas, the product can use petrol for starting and a kerosene engine for running.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Golisz, E., Kupczyk, A., Majkowska, M., Trajer, J., 2021, Simulation Tests of a Cow Milking Machine—Analysis of Design Parameters. Processes, 9, pp1358.

Chipula, G., Sanjika, T., Nyanda, R., Singa, D., Siwinda, D., Chingala, G.,2020, POWERED TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE SMALLHOLDER DAIRY INDUSTRY IN MALAWI . The Scinnovent Centre.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

CE Certified, ISO 9001:2008

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Unknown

Other information

None

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

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