Autoclave / Retort is a type of industrial equipment used for sterilizing or heat-processing packaged food, beverages, and medical products to ensure safety, extend shelf life, and comply with hygiene standards. These machines use high-pressure steam or hot water to kill bacteria, spores, and other microorganisms in sealed containers such as cans, jars, pouches, or trays.
Retorts sterilize packaged food using pressurized steam, water spray, or air-steam mixtures to achieve commercial sterility. Critical for shelf-stable packaged foods.
Ferlo (based in San Adrián, Navarra, Spain) is a specialist company in thermal‑processing machinery, now part of the ProMach family.
They design and manufacture a broad portfolio of autoclaves, retorts, and pasteurizing tunnels to sterilize or pasteurize food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products.
In addition to the sterilization equipment, Ferlo provides product‑handling automation systems – for loading, unloading, and managing containers within their retort lines.
Brand Strengths
– One of the global leaders in thermal processing systems.
– Strong R&D in energy efficiency and uniform heat distribution.
– High reliability for retortable pouches and ready meals.
