Exhaust air duct
Removal of recirculating air from the treatment room.
PREMIUM MEAT AGING
Controlled aging for premium meat with distinctive character.
SORGO dry-aging technology keeps temperature, humidity and airflow consistently within the optimal range. Meat ages evenly over several weeks, develops a tender texture and retains an attractive appearance that supports sales.
APPLICATION AREAS
Dry-aging systems
Dry Aged BeefAging on the bonePremium CutsCommercial & industrial applications
PROCESS SEQUENCE
01Tempering
02Regulate humidity
03Control airflow precisely
04Age for 3–6 weeks
05Document quality
THE SORGO PRINCIPLE
Controlled airflow for uniform dry aging
The original SORGO diagram shows the interaction between return air, conditioned supply air, shaped nozzles and a continuously controlled reversing damper. This maintains uniform temperature, humidity and air velocity across all product carriers.
Suction duct
Return of recirculating air to the mixing unit.
Pressure duct
Supply of recirculating air, including fresh air, into the treatment room.
010203040506Fresh air duct
Fresh air supply to the mixing unit.
Reversing damper
Distribution of recirculating air to the pressure ducts for alternating airflow.
Climate conditioning unit
Conditioning of air temperature and humidity.
Heating options
ElectricSteamHot waterHot waterCooling options
Direct expansionGlycolBrineAmmoniaSORGO ENGINEERING
Technology that creates measurable added value.
High yield
Uniform drying from the inside out can reduce trimming losses and increase the saleable proportion.
Premium appearance
Controlled conditions support a uniform surface and attractive colour on display and when cut.
Optional saline microclimate
Slightly saline air can support natural aging and the desired flavour profile.
Complete process control
Touchscreen controls, precise sensors and documentation provide consistent conditions and safety.
CONFIGURATION & DETAILS
Genuine SORGO technology. Engineered down to the details.
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TECHNICAL DESIGN
Utilities, capacities and sizes – clearly comparable.
The following values represent proven SORGO standard configurations and selected project versions. They provide a sound planning basis; the final design always follows the product, process and local utility supply.
Aging time
Typical process: 3–6 weeks at precisely controlled temperature and humidity.
Material
Hygienic stainless steel 1.4301 construction with precise sensors and touch operation.
Option
Saline microclimate, process documentation and individually designed room capacity.
Heating
Heating and humidification are designed separately for each project. A steam coil for heating the process air does not imply a cooking function; humidification steam is a separate matter.
Cooling
Water shower and mist, glycol circuit, Freon or ammonia. Compact stainless steel finned-tube coils increase the effective surface area and provide high cooling capacity in a confined space; capacity and evaporation temperature are calculated for the product load and desired cooling time.
Smoke & process
Cold and hot smoking are designed to suit the product and desired smoke character. Smoke generator, air volume and cleaning scope are selected according to product, aroma and output.
Utilities & interfaces
Fresh and exhaust air, water, condensate, compressed air, electrical connected load and data connectivity are defined as a complete interface package. SORGO X1 and SORGO Inspect enable recipe management, trends and documentation.
Project planning note
All specifications are planning guidelines, not a guarantee of properties. Configuration and consumption depend on factors including product temperature, loading, smoke system, cooling package, local regulations and permitted refrigerants. Larger and double-row systems are available on request.
BROCHURE
Technical information to take away.
A compact PDF covering the product overview, processes and equipment options.
CONTROL & PROCESS DOCUMENTATION
SORGO SCS X1 – your processes under control.
Intuitive operation on a 15.6-inch industrial touchscreen, storable programmes and precise process control. Also discover SORGO INSPECT for central documentation and optional remote operation via smartphone or tablet.
Programmes and documentation are designed to suit ripening parameters, airflow and the equipment installed.
Discover control & process documentation
TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS
Your system is developed around your process.
Capacity, product, trolley format, energy supply, room layout and level of automation determine the solution. SORGO plans every system for the actual operating workflow – including controls, smoke system, cleaning, documentation, installation and commissioning.