A new range of circular bulk milk tanks that offers a novel solution to the problem of limited space availability has been launched by Fullwood.
The LSDX Packo Cooling Tank range offers a number of different sized round milk vessels which accommodate an increase in milk storage capacity, whilst at the same time occupying a much smaller footprint than more traditional square or elliptical tanks.
The round-shaped tanks are available in sizes ranging from 10,250 litres to 30,450 litres with either indoor or outdoor control cabinets, and are available with a number of technically advanced features.
"With many dairy farms in the UK simply not having enough space within their existing buildings to accommodate larger milk tanks, we have designed the LSDX range to maximise the space available by ensuring that our new tanks occupy a smaller footprint," explains Les Strickland, Fullwood UK field sales manager.
"In addition, we are also able to offer our customers a number of advanced technical features. For example, the new tanks feature the 'Dolphin' control system which is equipped with a large LCD display screen that allows quick and easy access to the tank's cooling, agitating and cleaning functions. The Dolphin system also monitors the tank's activities and activates an alarm should any irregularities occur – the system will even forward an SMS text message to a mobile phone to warn of any problems and allows dairy farmers to keep a close eye on their primary source of income."
The LSDX range of tanks is also available with Fullwood's 'Packo Rotojet' cleaning system which uses a spray-ball that is built into the agitator. "This system ensures that a high-pressure curtain of water washes out the tank and guarantees optimum usage of hot water and chemicals which are dosed automatically depending on the tank's volume.
"In addition, the short-cleaning 'Eco-Wash' system is also available as an option – this system not only saves time (wash cycles can be reduced by up to 50%) but also results in considerably reduced water consumption."
