10 Liter Sanitary Trap (Milk Stopper)

The Sanitary Trap (Glass Bowl) is a critical safety component in professional milking systems, designed to ensure hygienic separation between the milking side and the vacuum system. Often referred to as a milking machine sanitary trap or a dairy sanitary trap, this unit is positioned between the receiver (reserve tank) and the vacuum pump to prevent cross-contamination and protect the vacuum infrastructure from milk, moisture, and debris.

The Primary Function of Sanitary Trap Systems

The core function of sanitary trap components is to act as a fail-safe. Specifically designed as a sanitary trap milk protector, it ensures that your vacuum lines remain pristine. Constructed with a durable stainless steel sanitary trap body, this unit offers superior strength, pressure resistance, and long service life compared to fully plastic or glass alternatives. Its transparent glass bowl allows operators to visually monitor milk levels in real-time during operation, ensuring immediate awareness of any abnormal conditions.

Advanced Safety & Automatic Protection

At the heart of this milk sanitary trap is an automatic float ball mechanism that provides emergency protection. In the event of a malfunction—such as milk transfer pump failure or overflow in the receiver tank—the rising milk level lifts the float ball, which instantly seals the vacuum inlet. This action cuts off the vacuum supply, stops the milking process, and prevents milk from reaching the vacuum pump. Under normal conditions, no milk should enter the sanitary trap; if it does, it is a clear indication of a system fault.

Operational Stability & Vacuum Protection

Beyond safety, the sanitary trap milk unit plays an important role in maintaining stable and consistent vacuum pressure throughout the milking process. It facilitates vacuum distribution from the receiver tank to the milking units while acting as the final protective barrier before the vacuum pump, ensuring that only clean air passes through the system.

The unit also protects the vacuum pump by preventing moisture, milk residues, and contaminants from being drawn in through the vacuum lines. For optimal performance, the vacuum connection between the receiver tank and the trap should be installed with a downward slope toward the trap to allow proper drainage. Additionally, the trap should be positioned in a clearly visible location for continuous operator inspection.

Versatility & Maintenance

Designed with flexibility in mind, these units can be easily adapted to various milking parlor configurations. We offer different types of sanitary traps and configurations, including optional stainless steel siphon designs—both vertical and horizontal—to meet specific customer requirements.

The glass bowl is available as a replaceable spare part, ensuring easy maintenance and an extended product lifespan for your milking machine sanitary trap setup.

Specifications

CODE - PS32

ØA - 51 MM

ØB - 51 MM

ØC - 16 MM

ØD - 16 MM

HEIGHT - 660 MM

GLASS TICKNESS - 3 MM  

WEIGHT - 3,50 KG

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