--- title: Surdry Blog | Manufacturers of retorts for sterilization | Surdry description: Surdry | A space dedicated to sharing information with professionals interested in retorts --- [![Header Logo](https://blog.surdry.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Surdry_August_2023/images/surdry-logo-600.png?width=200&height=850&name=surdry-logo-600.png "Header Logo")](https://surdry.com/) [surdry@surdry.com](mailto:%20surdry@surdry.com) [sna@surdry.com](mailto:%20sna@surdry.com) - [![United Kingdom](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Surdry_August_2023/images/english_language_icon.png)](https://surdry.com/) - [![Spanish](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Surdry_August_2023/images/germany_language_icon.png)](https://surdry.com/es/home-es/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/surdryautoclaves) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Surdry-food-sterilizers) - Solutions - [Continuous Sterilizer](https://surdry.com/continuous-sterilizer/) - [Batch Retorts](https://surdry.com/batch-retorts/) - [Pilot Retorts](https://surdry.com/pilot-retorts/) - [SteriNet 21](https://surdry.com/sterinet-21/) - [Handling Automation](https://surdry.com/handling-automation/) - [Energy recovery](https://surdry.com/energy-recovery/) - [Services](https://surdry.com/services/) - [About us](https://surdry.com/about-us/) - [News](https://blog.surdry.com/) - [Contact](https://surdry.com/contact/) [![Header Logo](https://blog.surdry.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Surdry_August_2023/images/surdry-logo-600.png?width=600&height=850&name=surdry-logo-600.png "Header Logo")](https://surdry.com/) [Surdry North America](https://surdry.com/surdry-north-america) - Solutions - [Continuous Sterilizer](https://surdry.com/continuous-sterilizer/) - [Batch Retorts](https://surdry.com/batch-retorts/) - [Pilot Retorts](https://surdry.com/pilot-retorts/) - [SteriNet 21](https://surdry.com/sterinet-21/) - [Handling Automation](https://surdry.com/handling-automation/) - [Energy recovery](https://surdry.com/energy-recovery/) - [Services](https://surdry.com/services/) - [About us](https://surdry.com/about-us/) - [News](https://blog.surdry.com/) - [Contact](https://surdry.com/contact/) # Surdry Blog [![45 years of Surdry: a conversation between generations](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Retort-Process-2.png)](https://blog.surdry.com/45-years-of-surdry-a-conversation-between-generations?hsLang=en) ## [45 years of Surdry: a conversation between generations](https://blog.surdry.com/45-years-of-surdry-a-conversation-between-generations?hsLang=en) A journey shaped by innovation, experience and a vision for the future September 23, 2026| [Autoclaves](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/autoclaves?hsLang=en), [Surdry](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/surdry) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/45-years-of-surdry-a-conversation-between-generations?hsLang=en#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.surdry.com/45-years-of-surdry-a-conversation-between-generations?hsLang=en) [![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) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/direct-steam-injection-into-the-retort?hsLang=en#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.surdry.com/direct-steam-injection-into-the-retort?hsLang=en) [![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) | [1 Comment](https://blog.surdry.com/retort-recipe?hsLang=en#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.surdry.com/retort-recipe?hsLang=en) [![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) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/retort-thermal-process?hsLang=en#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.surdry.com/retort-thermal-process?hsLang=en) [![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) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/cracks-in-retorts?hsLang=en#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.surdry.com/cracks-in-retorts?hsLang=en) [![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) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/oscillating-retort-for-pouches?hsLang=en#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.surdry.com/oscillating-retort-for-pouches?hsLang=en) [![SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR AUTOCLAVES](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Surdry-Retort-Model-A-144-PSWS-4-300x128-1.jpg)](https://blog.surdry.com/safety-guidelines-for-autoclaves?hsLang=en) ## [SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR AUTOCLAVES](https://blog.surdry.com/safety-guidelines-for-autoclaves?hsLang=en) Autoclaves are high risk equipment. The most serious risks come from uncontrolled release of stored energy, which happen when safety critical parts fail. This can cause violent ejection of\[...\] September 21, 2018| [Autoclaves](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/autoclaves?hsLang=en), [Surdry](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/surdry) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/safety-guidelines-for-autoclaves?hsLang=en#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.surdry.com/safety-guidelines-for-autoclaves?hsLang=en) [![R&D ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY GROWS BACK](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20161206-1-cerrado_opt.jpg)](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry_pilot_retorts?hsLang=en) ## [R&D ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY GROWS BACK](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry_pilot_retorts?hsLang=en) After some years of investment reduction, the canning industry strikes back on R&D activity looking for new food formula and new presentations. The packaging manufacturers are also encouraging the\[...\] July 27, 2018| [Autoclaves](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/autoclaves?hsLang=en), [Surdry](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/surdry), [News](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/news?hsLang=en) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry_pilot_retorts?hsLang=en#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry_pilot_retorts?hsLang=en) [![SURDRY AND FOOD INDUSTRY 4.0](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Sterinet-ordenadorAP.jpg)](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-and-food-industry-4-0?hsLang=en) ## [SURDRY AND FOOD INDUSTRY 4.0](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-and-food-industry-4-0?hsLang=en) The digital world coming along with Industry 4.0 plays a key role to step up safety in the food production and distribution chain. At SURDRY, we envision a “Quality Food Highway” where all toll gates\[...\] July 16, 2018| [Autoclaves](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/autoclaves?hsLang=en), [Surdry](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/surdry), [Technology](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/technology?hsLang=en) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-and-food-industry-4-0?hsLang=en#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-and-food-industry-4-0?hsLang=en) [![SURDRY ROTARY RETORT DRUM LASTING 12 YEARS AT 24/7 HEAVY DUTY](https://blog.surdry.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Tambor-Herba.jpg)](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-rotary-retort?hsLang=en) ## [SURDRY ROTARY RETORT DRUM LASTING 12 YEARS AT 24/7 HEAVY DUTY](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-rotary-retort?hsLang=en) After 12 years of 24/7 heavy duty and 26.000 retort cycles, we are supplying the first spare drum for Surdry Rotary Retort AR-174-E, a giant size model which accommodates 4 baskets or stacks of\[...\] July 3, 2018| [Autoclaves](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/autoclaves?hsLang=en), [Surdry](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/surdry) | [0 Comments](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-rotary-retort?hsLang=en#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.surdry.com/surdry-rotary-retort?hsLang=en) Previous [1](https://blog.surdry.com?hsLang=en) [2](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/surdry/page/2?hsLang=en) [Next](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/surdry/page/2?hsLang=en) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ### Recent Posts ### Categories - [Accessories (1)](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/accessories?hsLang=en) - [Accessories for retorts (1)](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/accessories-for-retorts?hsLang=en) - [Autoclaves (27)](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/autoclaves?hsLang=en) - [Autoclaves maintenance (1)](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/autoclaves-maintenance?hsLang=en) - [Automation (9)](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/automation?hsLang=en) - [Hybrid retort (1)](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/hybrid-retort?hsLang=en) - [Interview (3)](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/interview?hsLang=en) - [News (13)](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/news?hsLang=en) - [Retort maintenance (10)](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/retort-maintenance?hsLang=en) - [retorts (15)](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/retorts?hsLang=en) - [Surdry (14)](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/surdry) - [Technology (1)](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/technology?hsLang=en) - [Trade shows (2)](https://blog.surdry.com/tag/trade-shows?hsLang=en) see all topics ![Footer Logo](https://blog.surdry.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Surdry_August_2023/images/surdry-logo-600.png?width=600&name=surdry-logo-600.png "Footer Logo") Surdry Spain [surdry@surdry.com](mailto:surdry@surdry.com) Surdry North America [sna@surdry.com](mailto:sna@surdry.com) © Copyright 2024 | Surdry Food Sterilizers ### Subscribe to our newsletter