Pre-ripening · Fermentation · Sweating
Coordinate temperature, humidity and airflow.
CLIMATE · RIPENING · FERMENTATION
The right climate for products with character.
Safe, gentle ripening results from the precise interaction of temperature, humidity, air velocity and time. SORGO develops complete climate and ripening systems for uniform results from the first trolley to the last.
APPLICATION AREAS
Ripening systems
Salami & raw fermented sausageDry-cured hamBaconNatural ripening & noble mould
RIPENING PHASES
Each phase precisely controlled.
Ripening · Post-ripening · Storage
Match the climate conditions to the product and ripening phase.
YOUR BENEFITS
Precise climate. Uniform ripening.
Alternating airflow principle
Air distribution for comparable conditions throughout the room.
Enthalpy utilisation · Optional
Make targeted use of energy in the climate process.
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.
CLEAR PROCESS AREAS
Pre-ripening, ripening and post-ripening – targeted control of every phase.
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. Air and climate capacity are adapted to the start of the process.
- 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
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Flexible mixing unit installation
In SORGO climate, ripening and post-ripening 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.
Precise climate control
Air movement, humidity and temperature are matched to the product.
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 & 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.
GALLERY
Genuine SORGO technology. Engineered down to the details.
CONTROL & 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, climate system, documentation, installation and commissioning.