What is BS 5190 - Specifications for pipeline filters, filter bodies and filter elements about?
BS 5190 is a British standard that covers specifications for pipeline filters, filter bodies and filter elements, ensuring uniform flow rate, filtration efficiency and safety in milking machines.
BS 5190 specifies the performance, construction, marking and labelling requirements for pipeline filters, filter bodies and filter elements for milking machines. The filter elements may be of the single use or multi-service type.
In BS 5190, the methods of test to be used for checking compliance with the requirements are given in Appendix A.
Who is BS 5190 - Specifications for pipeline filters, filter bodies and filter elements for?
BS 5190 on the specifications for pipeline filters, filter bodies and filter elements apply to:
- Manufacturers of milking filters and milking machines
- Dealers and importers of milking filters and milking machines
- Dairy industry
- Testing labs for milking filters
- Quality assurance services
Why should you use BS 5190 - Specifications for pipeline filters, filter bodies and filter elements?
A milking machine facilitates milking by utilizing a vacuum mechanism that does not hurt the animal. The purpose of a pipeline filter is to remove any insoluble material, e.g. vegetable matter from dung, feed or bedding and inorganic matter from soil or dust, that has entered the milk after milk has left the udder. A filter body connects the delivery pipeline and one or more filter elements. Filter element removes dirt from the milk to prevent milk contamination.
BS 5190 provides users guidance on the method for testing pipeline filters, filter bodies and filter elements. BS 5190 also provides users with a step-by-step procedure for the method, enabling users to reduce the risk of spoilage, and contamination in milking machines and comply with required regulations.
BS 5190 provides users guidance on performance requirements, construction, instructions, marking and labelling, enabling users to assess the pipeline filters, filter body and filter elements to ensure safety and reduce the risk of milk contamination.
With obedience and compliance to BS 5190, users can develop and assess pipeline filters, filter bodies and filter elements, enabling users to remove the dirt, impurities, residues and other harmful material that could create bacteriological deterioration and spoilage in milking operations.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS 5190:1985 supersedes BS 5190:1975, which is now withdrawn.
