{"id":4232,"date":"2025-09-04T12:11:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silclear.com\/?p=4232"},"modified":"2025-09-18T10:14:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T10:14:55","slug":"optimising-pulsation-settings-silicone-liners-shells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging03.iptms.uk\/silclearsilicone\/optimising-pulsation-settings-silicone-liners-shells\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimising Pulsation Settings with Silclear Silicone Liners & Shells"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting the pulsation settings right is essential for milking liners to perform at their best. With Silclear silicone liners and shells<\/a>, correct pulsation ensures smooth milk flow, healthy teat condition and consistent results in the parlour. While many systems run efficiently without adjustment, fine-tuning pulsation settings can make all the difference when optimising liner performance.<\/p>\n

If cows are milking out slowly, or if flow seems inconsistent, pulsation settings are often the key. This guide explains why pulsation matters, how to test it and what to look for when fine-tuning your system. (Download the PDF guide<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Static vs Dynamic Testing<\/h2>\n

When parlours are serviced, engineers typically carry out a static test (a \u2018dry\u2019 check of the equipment with no milk running through the system). This test is useful for confirming basic setup, but it doesn\u2019t reflect the conditions during actual milking.<\/p>\n

For a true picture, a dynamic test is needed. This measures vacuum and pulsation while cows are being milked, showing how the system behaves under real conditions. The results of a dynamic test are especially valuable when optimising Silclear liners and shells.<\/p>\n

Understanding Pulsation<\/h2>\n

Pulsation controls the opening and closing of the liner around the teat. The balance of these phases directly affects cow comfort, milking speed and liner performance.<\/p>\n

During a dynamic test, engineers look at the pulsation graph showing the A, B, C, and D phases, alongside vacuum readings. For Silclear liners, the collapse force is approximately 7 kPa when new and 5 kPa after some use, and this figure should be entered into the tester before starting.<\/p>\n

General Guide to Optimum Ranges<\/h2>\n

While values can vary between parlours, the following ranges are a useful guide when testing with Silclear liners:<\/p>\n