FARM AND DAIRY MACHINES.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 June 1931, Page 11

FARM AND DAIRY MACHINES.

IMPROVED MILKING APPLIANCES.

WHAT NEWTON KING RECOMMEND

For 53 years the Alfa Laval claims to have led the world .in separator design arid construction, producing, as occasion warranted, new, and improved models, until at last there has been evolved the 1931 ball-bearing, rust-proof, automatic lubricating machine, which) leaves 20 per cent, lees fat in the milk than the previous efficient model, which was formerly regarded as by far the closest skimming separator on the market. Tested and, not found wanting, the new Alfa Laval has a patented bowl spindle running on ball-bearings, thus eliminating the old neck spring and points. The bowl is rust-proof, and so are the discs. These latter are made under an entirely new process with greater strength and more perfect balance. Moreover, the provision .of a device for trailing skim milk discharge from the bowl makes for easier turning and greatly reduces froth. Pure milk is essential for the demands of modern manufacture. Therefore the, makers have isolated the lubricating system, making it impossible for oil or water to contaminate the milk, or for the milk to affect the oil. The operator has merely to work the plunger of the special oil pump to force the lubricant where desired- Every machine is run in and thoroughly tested before leaving .the factory in Sweden, while the new duco finish of six coats of dark red paint gives the famous Alfa Laval a pleasing appearance in keeping with its wonderful record. Such is the answer of scientific ingenuity to the demand for precision and effi,, ciency in the dairy industry. At the stall of Newton King, Ltd., which is not easily missed, the Alfa Laval dominates the surroundings. Experts are there to discuss the machine with anyone interested, and demonstrations with either the power or the hand models may be observed. Recognising that even the low-priced Alfa Laval may not directly be within the reach of all, the company has devised a special, system of time payments. One pound deposit is all that is required. This easy payment system is well worth investigating. Prices range from £8 15s for the 13-gallon capacity type, upwards over eight models to £52 12s 6d for the highstand inode! of 135-gallon capacity. RIDD MILKING MACHINES. The' milking machine shown is the new and iinproved product of the Ridd Milking Machine Go., Ltd. It really needs no -introduction, but all progressive farmers are advised to make a Special effort to see this new model bein<r demonstrated on the above firm’s stamL A close inspection of this machine, which is working in conjunction with a model of Anderson’s Combined Motor and Pump, will reveal a number of improvements over previous models. One feature of this new model, for instance, is the addition of the pulsator stop-over port, which allows constant filling of the teat during milking operations, and thus ensures quicker milking. Other features include the introduction of the raising can, which greatly aids releasing, and a new teat cap with an adjusting nipple for tightening inflations. - Visitors are reminded that experts are in attendance to discuss the above models with those interested, and demonstrations with either the power or hand models may be obtained.

Worth attention is the Regal pump, with motor, selling at £l6 l(te. It pumps 170 gallons an hour.