Meat drying cabinet FAGOR 19115421

A dry aging cabinet creates the steady, cool and humid environment meat needs to mature without drying out or spoiling. The refrigeration unit circulates chilled air evenly around every shelf, while a fan keeps the flow constant so no corner is warmer or drier than another. Humidity is held at the level that lets the meat lose moisture slowly, developing flavour and tenderness without surface mould or bacterial growth. The cabinet's insulation and door seals trap the conditioned air, and an off-cycle defrost system melts any frost that forms on the evaporator without raising the internal temperature.

To use the cabinet, the operator loads the meat onto the adjustable epoxy-coated shelves, sets the desired temperature between +1 °C and +20 °C on the digital control panel, and starts the programme. The display shows the current temperature and humidity, and the UV lamp switches on automatically to sterilise the air. If the door is left open beyond 90°, it closes itself to prevent cold loss. During defrost, the compressor stops and any meltwater evaporates without manual intervention. The cabinet logs up to ten HACCP alarms, including power interruptions and temperature excursions, so the operator can review the maturation cycle afterwards.

The interior is made of AISI 304 stainless steel for hygiene and easy cleaning. The door has double glazing with low-emissivity glass to reduce heat transfer, and a magnetic seal that can be removed for washing. The cabinet stands on two adjustable front feet and four rear castors for stability and mobility. Inside, LED lighting runs vertically to illuminate the meat without casting shadows.

The 149 L capacity gives space for several primal cuts or whole muscles. The 620 mm width and 600 mm depth fit standard worktop depths, while the 925 mm height allows the unit to slide under most overhead shelves. The 65 kg weight is light enough to move with the castors but heavy enough to stay stable once positioned. The 0.287 kW cooling power draws a modest load on a 230 V single-phase circuit, suitable for most professional kitchens. The refrigerant is R600a, with an R290 version available for 60 Hz supply.

Cleaning involves wiping the stainless steel interior, removing and washing the magnetic door seal, and rinsing the epoxy-coated shelves. The UV lamp should be checked periodically for output. The cabinet's off-cycle defrost system eliminates the need to scrape ice from the evaporator.

Two versions are offered: the standard FMA-900 with R600a refrigerant, and an R290 version for 60 Hz electrical supply.

The cabinet is listed in the professional refrigeration section of the catalogue, under dry aging and maturation equipment.