Pre-ripening
Fermentation and sweating are distinct process tasks.
COLD SMOKING · CLIMATE · AIRFLOW
Shape smoke character precisely.
SORGO cold-smoking systems combine smoke, temperature, humidity and air movement in a targeted manner. This produces the desired smoke character with uniform treatment throughout the load.
APPLICATION AREAS
Cold-smoking systems
Salami & raw fermented sausageDry-cured hamBaconIndividual smoked products
PROCESS TASKS
Smoke and climate. Precisely controlled.
Ripening
Precisely control the ripening, post-ripening and storage climate.
Cold smoking
Coordinate smoke, temperature, humidity and air movement.
YOUR BENEFITS
Uniform smoke character. Controlled climate.
Alternating airflow principle
Uniform treatment throughout the load.
Gentle product control
The control system coordinates temperature, humidity and air distribution with the product so that it is dehumidified and dried gently and as quickly as possible – without case hardening.
Project-specific design
Matched to the product, room and capacity.
CLEAR PROCESS AREAS
Pre-ripening, ripening and cold smoking are distinct tasks – clearly separated technically.
SORGO designs every process stage according to product, loading, room size and desired drying curve. Rooms can form part of a complete ripening line or operate independently.
Pre-ripening / fermentation / sweating
For controlled warming, fermentation, curing colour development and targeted initiation of drying. Installed air and climate capacity matches the demanding cold-smoking stage.
- Precise temperature and humidity control
- High air capacity at gentle product-level velocity
- Reproducible start of the ripening curve
Ripening room / post-ripening room / storage room
For uniform drying, ripening and stabilisation over long process times – from compact rooms to large multi-level installations.
- Reversing alternating airflow
- 2-way or 4-way climate system depending on product
- Optional enthalpy-based use of suitable outside air
Cold-smoking system
For cold smoking with precisely controlled temperature, humidity and air movement. Friction, smouldering, wood-chip, steam or liquid smoke can be connected according to project requirements.
- Free choice of smoke generator
- Uniform smoke distribution
- Automatic CIP cleaning always included
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Flexible mixing unit installation
In SORGO climate, ripening, post-ripening and cold-smoking systems, the mixing unit is generally installed inside the treatment room. Depending on the room concept, it can also be positioned outside. Suction, pressure, fresh air and exhaust air ducts are routed to suit each system.
Mixing unit inside or outside the room
Installation according to room concept and accessibility – usually inside the treatment room.
Ducts in the panel-built room
Protected, neatly integrated airflow.
CIP as standard
Automatically programmed cleaning of the unit, ducts and relevant pipe sections.
Project-specific capacity
Air volume, dehumidification capacity and the required heating and cooling capacities are matched to the respective products.
COOLING & HEATING COILS · IN-HOUSE MANUFACTURING
The core thermal component comes directly from SORGO.
SORGO manufactures its own heating and cooling coils as finned stainless steel tube coils. The fins increase effective surface area and enable high heating and cooling capacities in a confined space – with direct technical coordination and short, predictable delivery times.
Design, manufacturing and integration from one source – without unnecessary interfaces with external coil suppliers.
Tubes, fins, headers and distributors are manufactured in hygienic stainless steel and supplied with suitable control valves.
Project-specific designs for CO₂, Freon/HFC, glycol, ammonia and other agreed refrigerants.
Project-specific design and integration matched to the temperature range, capacity and available energy supply.
Climate control, ripening, cold smoking & post-ripening
Finned-tube heating and cooling coils work with air and humidity control to maintain a stable process climate.
- High heating and cooling capacity in a compact space
- Flexible choice of cooling and heating medium
- Project-specific coil size and control
CLIMATE ENGINEERING
Alternating airflow principle for uniform ripening
The original SORGO climate concept combines air conditioning, return airflow and alternating distribution. This provides targeted control of temperature, humidity and air movement throughout the treatment room.
Exhaust air duct
Removal of recirculating air from the treatment room.
Suction duct
Return of recirculating air to the mixing unit.
Pressure duct
Supply of recirculating air, including fresh air, into the treatment room.
Fresh 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.
AIRFLOW IN DETAIL
Actual system details for controlled air exchange
The airflow system combines adjustable extraction with air supply into the treatment room tailored to the application.
Extraction & return
Adjustable discs at the extraction openings allow the extraction rate to be set. Recirculated air is collected and returned to the mixing housing.
Discharge through inlet nozzles
Outlet nozzles in different sizes allow air velocity and volumetric airflow to be adapted to the product and treatment room.
CIP CLEANING
Fully automatic CIP cleaning
Integrated as standard. Automatic CIP cleaning covers the climate conditioning unit, air ducts, smoke pipework and smoke generator. Cleaning, contact time and fresh-water rinsing are programme-controlled.
- 01Central cleaning station
One central station supplies several connected systems and cleans them automatically in sequence.
- 02Adjustable dosing
Cleaning agent dosing can be adjusted from 1 to 10%.
- 03Pressure boosting
A powerful stainless steel pump provides a cleaning pressure of approximately 10 bar. This makes the system independent of the customer's mains water pressure.
- 04Distributed cleaning circuits
The cleaning circuits reach all relevant system areas, including all smoke pipework and the smoke generator.
- 05Automatic fresh-water rinsing
After cleaning and contact time, the system automatically rinses with clean water.
- 06Hygienic pipework
All external distribution from the cleaning station uses stainless steel Mapress pipe. All cleaning system valves are also stainless steel.
GALLERY
Genuine SORGO technology. Engineered down to the details.
Smoke generators
First the smoke principle. Then the right smoke generator.
Smoke generator, smoke path and safety are planned as one system.
Smoke generatorsCONTROL & 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.
Discover control & process documentation
BROCHURE
Product brochure.
Product overview, processes and equipment options in the PDF brochure.
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.