A good cluster has to meet the animals' needs and at the same time be easy to handle for the operator. WestfaliaSurge has a wide range of components which can be combined to build the ideal cluster for your animals.

Optimum milk flow right from the beginning!

To achieve perfect positioning of the cluster on the udder, the weight of the cluster must be balanced. There should be more weight in the teat cup shells than in the clawpiece to avoid liner slip and air leakages.

The different WestfaliaSurge teat cup shells can be combined to produce the perfect cluster to suit your needs, e.g. fitting lighter shells on the front quarters and heavier shells on the rear quarters. 

High quality, lightweight and flexible - milk and pulse tubes to suit every udder:

• The short milk tubes are flexible enough to suit every udder. There is a choice of different lengths to enable the cluster to be fitted to all possible udder shapes.
• To avoid too much air be sucked into the system while attaching the cluster, the milk tubes bend thus shutting off potential air "leakage".  
• The long milk tubes are available in silicone and rubber. WestfaliaSurge recommends the use of silicone due to its light weight and smoother texture: less drag and twisting leads to better weight distribution on the udder and ultimately better cluster position. 

Smooth flow combined with quick discharge of the milk into the long milk tube: WestfaliaSurge clawpieces have optimum flow characteristics and support a constant milk discharge through a continuous air admission of 8 to 10 litres/minute which does not affect milk quality. The claw will only ever be half-filled at any time even with high milk flows of more than 6 litres/minute. 
The optional vacuum shut-off valves react very quickly when the cluster or individual teat cups are kicked-off, reducing air leakages to a minimum. 

• Proper fit with the udder: the position of the claw's inlets is ideal for all udder types. Even cows with very close teats can be milked perfectly. The balanced weight ensures good cluster position which is crucial for effective milking-out. 
• With all the emphasis on animal-friendly milking - we have not forgotten the operator! WestfaliaSurge clawpieces are ergonomically shaped and lay comfortably in the operator's hand when attaching and removing the cluster. They meet the highest standards of quality milk production.
• The rounded shape of all WestfaliaSurge clawpieces are perfect for milk flow and also ideal for cleaning.  A hygienic and clean claw is the basis for good milk quality.        

Different types:

• A choice of with or without shut-off valve depending on preference and technology
• For AutoRotor Magnum 40, EuroClass 1200 and Global 45 herringbone parlours and the AutoTandem, milking to the front
• For AutoRotor Magnum 90, AutoRotor Global 90/70, EuroClass 800/850 herringbone parlour and the Global 90i rapid exit for milking between the back legs

You will find basic information on all of our milking clusters via the links below. If you need any further details or would like to discuss your particular requirements with your local sales specialist, please complete the information request form.