For high-quality milk
Cooling tank for Lely Astronaut
Introduction
Efficient, reliable milk cooling for maximum quality
High-quality milk deserves premium cooling solutions. The Cooling tank for Lely Astronaut helps safeguard milk quality by cooling milk from the very first drop and adjusting cooling capacity to the volume in the tank. Designed to work seamlessly with the Lely Astronaut, it creates a connected process from automatic milking to milk storage.
Benefits of the Cooling tank for Lely Astronaut
High-quality milk from the first drop
The Cooling tank for Lely Astronaut helps safeguard milk quality by cooling milk from the very first drop and automatically adjusting cooling capacity to the volume in the tank. Its 360° rotating spray heads support thorough cleaning and hygiene, even while milking continues.
Smart control, seamless integration
The Cooling tank connects to your smartphone for quick response and easy monitoring. Fully integrated with the Lely Astronaut and Lely Horizon, it helps provide oversight of the complete process, from milking to cooling and storage.
Efficient, sustainable and built to last
Designed for efficient cooling with low energy and water consumption, the Cooling tank supports both operational and sustainability goals. Advanced cooling technology, intelligent controls and durable materials help deliver reliable long-term performance.
Turn cooling into useful energy
Available with integrated heat recovery, the Cooling tank allows excess heat generated during milk cooling to be reused elsewhere on the farm. This helps overall energy efficiency while maintaining reliable cooling performance.
How it works
From milking to cooling, automatically connected
Milk enters the cooling process
After milking, milk is transferred from the Astronaut into the cooling system, where cooling begins immediately to support milk quality.
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Cooling adapts to the tank volume
The cooling capacity automatically responds to the amount of milk in the tank, helping maintain consistent storage conditions.
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Milk quality is protected
The tank keeps milk at the required storage temperature while supporting safe storage between milk collections.
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Monitor the process
The control system provides insight into the cooling process and can communicate with connected Lely systems.
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Automatic cleaning
The tank uses spray-cleaning heads that rotate through 360 degrees, helping maintain hygiene. Milking can continue while the tank is being cleaned.
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Milk Care
Support every step of the milk quality chain
High-quality milk depends on more than cooling alone. From milking and cleaning to storage, every step contributes to milk quality. Lely milk care consumables are developed to support hygiene, cleaning and daily routines, helping you get the most out of your Lely milking and cooling equipment.
FAQ
Questions asked about the Cooling tank
The Cooling tank for Lely Astronaut is a milk cooling and storage solution designed to work alongside the Lely Astronaut automatic milking system. It helps cool and store milk efficiently while supporting milk quality.
Milk is transferred from the milking process into the cooling tank, where cooling begins immediately. The system automatically adapts cooling performance to the amount of milk stored in the tank.
The latest version is available with CO₂ as a refrigerant. CO₂ is a natural refrigerant with a low climate impact and strong cooling properties.
Yes. The tank's cleaning system is designed so that milking can continue during the cleaning process.
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