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title: Surdry Blog | Manufacturers of retorts for sterilization (6)
description: A space dedicated to sharing information with professionals interested in retorts (6)
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[![Possible errors when installing the retort for the first time](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Handling-system-Semiautomatic-1024x683-1.jpg)](https://blog.surdry.com/possible-errors-when-installing-the-retort-for-the-first-time?hsLang=en)

## [Possible errors when installing the retort for the first time](https://blog.surdry.com/possible-errors-when-installing-the-retort-for-the-first-time?hsLang=en)

 Installation of the retort is a vital process, which is why it should only be performed by experienced professionals, following the instructions carefully. Many errors can occur unless the process is\[...\]

June 1, 2021| [retorts](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/retorts?hsLang=en) | [1 Comment](https://blog.surdry.com/possible-errors-when-installing-the-retort-for-the-first-time?hsLang=en#comments-listing)

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[![Best practices to maintain the correct temperature inside the retort](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_4014-1-1024x683.jpg)](https://blog.surdry.com/best-practices-to-maintain-the-correct-temperature-inside-the-retort?hsLang=en)

## [Best practices to maintain the correct temperature inside the retort](https://blog.surdry.com/best-practices-to-maintain-the-correct-temperature-inside-the-retort?hsLang=en)

 It is essential to achieve an appropriate and stable temperature inside the retort, as the proper sterilization of our products is at stake. By maintaining the appropriate temperature, deviations\[...\]

May 20, 2021| [retorts](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/retorts?hsLang=en) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/best-practices-to-maintain-the-correct-temperature-inside-the-retort?hsLang=en#comments-listing)

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[![Tips to optimise retort performance](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/A-144-OS%20Installation%20Italy%20(3).jpg)](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-can-help-you-to-keep-your-retort-operation-optimized-0?hsLang=en)

## [Tips to optimise retort performance](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-can-help-you-to-keep-your-retort-operation-optimized-0?hsLang=en)

 An optimized operation of our retorts is extremely important, as numerous benefits will be obtained from it. As a matter of fact, productivity will be increased, as the OEI (Operation Efficiency\[...\]

May 11, 2021| [retorts](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/retorts?hsLang=en) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-can-help-you-to-keep-your-retort-operation-optimized-0?hsLang=en#comments-listing)

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[![Surdry can help you to keep your retort operation optimized](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Premium%20Static%20Retorts(1).jpg)](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-can-help-you-to-keep-your-retort-operation-optimized?hsLang=en)

## [Surdry can help you to keep your retort operation optimized](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-can-help-you-to-keep-your-retort-operation-optimized?hsLang=en)

 We are proud of sharing with you our know-how that collects the experience of nearly 40 years of exclusive dedication to sterilization processes. The purpose is to maximize your production rate. Our\[...\]

April 27, 2021| [retorts](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/retorts?hsLang=en) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-can-help-you-to-keep-your-retort-operation-optimized?hsLang=en#comments-listing)

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[![The advantages of the sterilization by direct steam injection into the retort](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Surdry-Rotary-Retort-1.png)](https://blog.surdry.com/direct-steam-injection-into-the-retort?hsLang=en)

## [The advantages of the sterilization by direct steam injection into the retort](https://blog.surdry.com/direct-steam-injection-into-the-retort?hsLang=en)

 There are multiple alternatives for sterilizing food in retorts, although they all have in common the use of steam generated by a boiler. The ways in which the retort uses the steam and the\[...\]

March 18, 2021| [Autoclaves](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/autoclaves?hsLang=en), [Surdry](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/surdry?hsLang=en) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/direct-steam-injection-into-the-retort?hsLang=en#comments-listing)

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[![Is your retort recipe well designed?](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Retort-Process-2.png)](https://blog.surdry.com/retort-recipe?hsLang=en)

## [Is your retort recipe well designed?](https://blog.surdry.com/retort-recipe?hsLang=en)

 Sterilizing a food product in a retort is intended to stop microbial growth for a period of time. But as a thermal process, it also cooks the product and this is why the design of the retort recipe \[...\]

February 19, 2021| [Autoclaves](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/autoclaves?hsLang=en), [Surdry](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/surdry?hsLang=en) | [1 Comment](https://blog.surdry.com/retort-recipe?hsLang=en#comments-listing)

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[![How much do you really know about your retort and your thermal process?](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20190718_113134-scaled-1.jpg)](https://blog.surdry.com/retort-thermal-process?hsLang=en)

## [How much do you really know about your retort and your thermal process?](https://blog.surdry.com/retort-thermal-process?hsLang=en)

 Thermal processing in a retort is a complex world. Its correct approach leads to success in extending the shelf life of canned foods and their preservation and avoids headaches when the product is\[...\]

January 22, 2021| [Surdry](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/surdry?hsLang=en) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/retort-thermal-process?hsLang=en#comments-listing)

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[![Cracks in Retorts caused by inadequate process water quality](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image-1024x315-1.png)](https://blog.surdry.com/cracks-in-retorts?hsLang=en)

## [Cracks in Retorts caused by inadequate process water quality](https://blog.surdry.com/cracks-in-retorts?hsLang=en)

 During the retorting process, containers expand and contract due to the temperature and pressure changes inside the vessel and in the container itself. It has been proved that, in some cases, it is\[...\]

October 16, 2020| [Surdry](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/surdry?hsLang=en) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/cracks-in-retorts?hsLang=en#comments-listing)

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[![Retort maintenance: key to a successful operation](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/enlace-home-3.jpg)](https://blog.surdry.com/retort-maintenance-guidelines?hsLang=en)

## [Retort maintenance: key to a successful operation](https://blog.surdry.com/retort-maintenance-guidelines?hsLang=en)

 Retort itself is one of the most reliable equipment within food industry with usual low to nil maintenance costs. However, a lack of preventive maintenance could lead to big headache in a few years\[...\]

July 31, 2020| [Autoclaves](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/autoclaves?hsLang=en), [Autoclaves maintenance](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/autoclaves-maintenance?hsLang=en), [Retort maintenance](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/retort-maintenance?hsLang=en) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/retort-maintenance-guidelines?hsLang=en#comments-listing)

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[![Giant sterilizer to rock 6 lbs retort pouches](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20190516_145805.png)](https://blog.surdry.com/oscillating-retort-for-pouches?hsLang=en)

## [Giant sterilizer to rock 6 lbs retort pouches](https://blog.surdry.com/oscillating-retort-for-pouches?hsLang=en)

 A new giant size Surdry oscillating retort is on its way to Northamerica for the upcoming canning season. Featuring a batch capacity for more than 1Tn of crushed tomatoes. It will join three previous\[...\]

May 24, 2019| [Surdry](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/surdry?hsLang=en) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/oscillating-retort-for-pouches?hsLang=en#comments-listing)

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