Automated Milking Robot Simplifies Dairy Milking Process

The Challenge
Dairy milking facilities can be subject to aggressive environmental conditions. A leading manufacturer of automated milking robots reached out to Parker for assistance in fitting a pneumatic solution into the milking robot.

The Solution
Parker modified an existing product to better suit the customer needs and designed the right fit. A double-acting stainless steel pneumatic cylinder with cushioning modified reduced the weight for inertial reasons. Integrated mounting features decreased the overall size and weight, while the stainless steel design and actuator protection ensured long life.

• Ease of support with global part availability and resources
• Increased machine reliability
• Increased machine efficiency and throughput
• $100,000+ annual cost savings to the customer
• Ease of integration into existing system

SR Series Stainless Steel Pneumatic Cylinder
Provides quick delivery with industry-leading performance and quality to accommodate shortened design cycles. These cylinders are an economical, readily available alternative for light or medium duty applications.