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DeLaval Cubicle Frame for deep bedding cubicles

DLG-APPROVED "Acid resistance"

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The approval

A test mark „DLG-APPROVED for individual criteria“ is awarded for agricultural products which have successfully fulfilled a scope-reduced usability testing conducted by DLG according to independent and recognized evaluation criteria. The test is intended to highlight particular innovations and key criteria of the test object. The test may contain criteria from the DLG test scope for overall tests, or focus on other valuedetermining characteristics and properties of the test subject. The minimum requirements, test conditions and procedures as well as the evaluation bases of the test results will be specified in consultation with an expert group of DLG. They correspond to the recognized rules of technology, as well as scientific and agricultural knowledge and requirements. The successful testing is concluded with the publication of a test report, as well as the awarding of the test mark which is valid for five years from the date of awarding.

The DLG-APPROVED test for single value-determining criteria “Acid resistance” includes technical measurements in the lab of the DLG Test Center. The acid resistance was measured. The test was based on the DLG Testing Framework for stall facilities for cattle, as of September 2001. Other criteria were not investigated.

Assessment – Brief Summary

The DeLaval cubicle frame for deep bedding cubicles, was investigated with regard to durability properties in the DLG-APPROVED test for single value-determining criteria. The acid resistance was measured.

Table 1: Overview of results

Test characteristic Test result Evaluation*
Acid resistance    
Feed acid mixture resistant +
Uric acid resistant +
Sulfurous acid resistant +
Ammonia solution resistant +
Disinfection liquid resistant +
Peracetic acid limited resistant O

Evaluation scheme

* Evaluation range: + = resistant  / O = limited resistant / – = not resistant

The Product

Description and Technical Data

The DeLaval cubicle frame is for deep bedding cubicles and supposed to be the boundary for the rear and front part of the cubicle. DeLaval recommends to use the cubicle frame in combination with the DeLaval flexible cubicle divider, FCD only. The profiles are made of recycled plastic.

Table 2: Dimensions

Description Weight (kg) Dimensions (mm)
DeLaval cubicle frame, front 38.6 3000 x 100 x 140
DeLaval cubicle frame, front 60.9 3000 x 100 x 220
DeLaval cubicle frame, front 84.0 3000 x 100 x 300
DeLaval cubicle frame, front 24.4 1220 x 100 x 220
DeLaval cubicle frame, front 15.4 1220 x 100 x 140
DeLaval cubicle frame, front 33.6 1200 x 100 x 300
DeLaval cubicle frame, front 32.2 1150 x 100 x 300
DeLaval cubicle frame, front 30.9 1100 x 100 x 300
DeLaval cubicle frame, front 28.1 1000 x 100 x 300
DeLaval cubicle frame, rear 28.7 2620 x 100 x 200
DeLaval cubicle frame, rear 32.7 2620 x 100 x 240
DeLaval cubicle frame, rear 38.1 2620 x 100 x 280

Fixation

Rear: All elements have groove and tongue and are installed with 4pcs of anchor bolts onto the concrete floor. The elements have a length of 262 cm, which is equivalent to the dimension between center of two cubicles. Front: The front elements are being placed into the post brackets for cubicle frame between the cubicle dividers.

The Method

Acid resistance

A permanent dipping test in accordance to DIN EN ISO 175:2000 (performance of synthetic material against liquid chemicals) was carried out. Test samples (size 30 mm x 30 mm) were completely dipped into different test liquids for 24 hours and 28 days (room temperature 20 ° Celsius). In the 28 days test the liquids were changed weekly. After the 28 days the samples were washed with distillate water and dried for 24 hours. Before and after the dipping the weight, the dimensions and the shore hardness (shore A) of the test samples were measured. Additional visual evaluation was done for alterations like colour changing, swelling, destruction or crystallisation. All samples were evaluated in comparison to the standard water.

Detailed account of the test results

Table 2: Test liquids and results – acid resistance

Test liquid Concentration Result
after 24 hours
residence time
Result
after 28 days
residence time
Evaluation
Feed acid mixture        
  concentrate, pH 2 no changing no changing resistant
Excrement acids        
Uric acid saturated urea solution (0,4 %) no changing no changing resistant
Sulfurous acid 5-6 % SO2 no changing no changing resistant
Ammonia solution 32 % solution no changing no changing resistant
Disinfection liquid        
Barn Disinfection liquid 2%-solution of a product
with formic acid and
glyoxyl acid
no changing no changing resistant
Peracetic acid 3000 ppm colour change colour change limited resistant

Summary

Based on lab investigations, the criteria tested in this DLG-APPROVED test for single value-determining criteria evaluate the durability properties of the DeLaval cubicle frame for deep bedding cubicles. The tested DeLaval cubicle frame met the requirements of the Testing Framework with respect to the ­investigated criteria.

Applicant and Test implementation

Manufacturer and applicant

DeLaval International AB site Glinde,
P.O. Box 1136,
DE-21509 Glinde/Germany

Contact

Phone +49 (0)4030 3344-308
Fax +49 (0)4030 3344-349
Mathias.Reichert@delaval.com
www.delaval.comhttp://www.dotlux.de
http://www.rzb.de

Test implementation

DLG TestService GmbH, Gross-Umstadt location
The tests are conducted on behalf of DLG e.V.

DLG test framework
DLG-APPROVED test for single value-determining criteria “stall facilities for cattle” (as at 09/2001)

Department
Agriculture

Head of Department
Dr. Ulrich Rubenschuh

Test engineer(s)
Dr. Harald Reubold *

*    Author

Contact

DLG TestService GmbH - Groß-Umstadt location • Max-Eyth-Weg 1 64823 Groß-Umstadt Germany • Tel.: +49(0)69 24 788-611 • tech@DLG.org