Pulsation

Unleash milk production potential with MegaFlow Pulsator.
MegaFlow Pulsators are the perfect companion to the BECO high capacity milking system.
However, it can be adapted to just about any claw and milking system so it is not necessary to
install the entire BECO system.

What to look for in a good pulsator design...
* Good cow milking

* Built to withstand the harsh enviroment of the milking parlor

* Easy and cost effective to maintain.

What constitutes good cow milking from the pulsator prospective?
First and foremost, a pulsator must complement efficient cow milking and not all pulsators do a
good job of that. To understand what good pulsation means requires a little bit of an explanation.
The entire function of a pulsator is to remove atmospheric air from the hoses and shells to allow
the liner to open. Secondly it allows atmospheric air back inside the hoses and shells to allow the
liner to close. Opening the liner allows milk to flow and closing the liner allows for teat massage to
relieve teat congestion caused by vacuum. Refer to the illustration below for a graphical view of
how a pulsator performs these functions.

More pulsation education...

Virtually every dairyman has his pulsation system checked on a regular basis. Servicemen use a veriety of
graphing machines to do this. Most dairymen have seen these graphs but not many have been taught what
they mean and what to look for? We have found that most dairymen completely understand what to look for
with this simple explanation.

To the right is an illustration of a single pulsation graph. The graph
is divided up into four phases of “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” as shown.

The “A” phase represents the time it takes for the pulsator to turn
on and remove atmospheric air from the hoses and shells which
will cause the liners to open and milk to flow. The “B” phase
represents the time that the pulsator remains on (liners open) and
for milk to flow. With this knowledge it is easy to see how a poorly
designed pulsator will have a long “A” phase and consequently
slow up milking. The BECO MegaFlow pulsator has been
designed and ported to maximize milking speed. Proper porting
that allows for quick removal of air is key especially when there is
lots of air that needs to be moved in and out in installations with
long and large diameter hoses. This is most prevalent in
basement type barns with hoses well in excess of ten feet. The
BECO MegaFlow pulsator can definitely help this scenario.

The “C” phase represents the time it takes for the pulsator to turn off and emit air back into the shells and
liners causing the liner to collapse. The “D” phase represents the time that the pulsator remains off giving
time for the liner to adequately massage the teat before the cycle repeats itself. Once again if a pulsator is
of poor design and porting it will cause an abundant amount of time in the “C” phase which in turn will allow
shorter periods of time for the “D” massage phase.

In summary... it goes without saying that if a pulsator is too slow at doing these than milking will slow down
and secondly it will not allow adequate massage. The BECO MegaFlow pulsator has been designed and
ported to maximize both of these. Leading to faster milking and good massage.

Designed for harsh environments

Lets face it, the milking parlor is a rough place for equipment. Water and chemicals all take their tole on
equipment and especially electrical devices. That is why you will not see a bare wire on the BECO
MegaFlow pulsator. It has a quick disconnect plug that is water resistant. The pulsator coil is also
completely sealed. You could just about run this pulsator under water without affecting it. Try that with any
other brand and you will be replacing them within seconds!

No screws, no bare wires and no stall cocks. That all adds up to added reliability for you!

Ease of maintenance
Since all pulsators on the market are mechanical
devices they will wear and require service over
time. Likewise since it is a common event for dirt,
dust, and milk to find its way into the pulsator this
will have to be dealt with as well. The BECO
MegaFlow pulsator once again sets the standards
for ease of maintenance. To remove the pulsator
requires a single turn with a screw driver on the
quick disconnect clamp. Unplug the quick
disconnect wire and remove the pulsator from the
line. Anyone can do it with sixty seconds of training.

How about repairs and or rebuilds
Many pulsators on the market are almost
impossible to rebuild or repair without lots of
experience. That simply is not the case with the
BECO MegaFlow pulsator. Once the pulsator is
removed from the line simply pop off the inserts
at the bottom of the pulsator and the pistons fall
out. Clean the inside of the coil under running
water, reinsert new pistons and pop the inserts
back on. It really is exactly as simple as that! No
need to call a trained serviceman, most
dairymen handle this simple task by themselves
saving time and money.

This may very well be the last pulsator you will ever need.
Milking performance is unmatched for today’s high producing and fast milking cows. Simplicity and
ease of maintenance frees you from costly service calls and the initial investment is so competitive
that you will be asking yourself why you didn’t purchase them a long time ago.

Your cows will love it... and your pocket book will too