The DAV-200-P Dry Ageing Cabinet is a Dry Aged maturation cabinet designed to age cuts of meat in a controlled way and display them to customers while they mature. It is used by butcher's shops, steak restaurants, hotels and artisan workshops that need to age meat safely while showcasing the product.

What the DAV-200-P Dry Ageing Cabinet offers

The DAV-200-P measures 600 × 650 × 900 mm (width, depth and height), has an operating range of -2°C +8°C and a volume of 120 litres. It also holds up to 20 kg of meat and has 1 meat hanging rail and 1 shelf. In addition, it offers a cooling capacity of 304 W, uses R290 / R600a refrigerant and is climate class 4 30°C 55%.

Temperature and humidity are regulated from the digital control, with efficient energy management and optional HACCP logging via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Forced air circulates through an activated carbon filter and the defrost water evaporates automatically.

The -P version includes the tray and the salt blocks.

Construction and materials

Three construction features make the difference. First, it has injected polyurethane insulation, density 40 Kg/m³, zero ODP and GWP. It also has digital temperature and humidity control with efficient energy management and HACCP via WIFI or BT connection (optional). In addition, it includes a black plastic-coated steel exterior (optional stainless steel), except for the back. In short, the unit is designed to run many hours a day with minimal maintenance.

Typical applications

The three most common uses are ageing whole cuts for a steakhouse menu, preparing batches of aged meat for sale in butcher shops and displaying premium products in gourmet stores and hotels. In all three cases the goal is the same: to control the process and show it.

Options and configuration

The unit also accepts the following options: a Bluetooth or WIFI module, an additional shelf, additional meat hanging rails, a set of 4 castors, a tray for 2 salt blocks, a 200x100x25 salt block, a stainless steel or lacquered exterior and 230v 60Hz / 115v 60Hz.

Installation and maintenance of the DAV-200-P Dry Ageing Cabinet

It requires a standard power socket and ventilated space around the refrigeration unit. It should be levelled using the height adjusters, the stainless steel interior cleaned with neutral products and the activated carbon filter and condenser checked regularly.

How to choose the right cabinet

Before deciding, calculate your usual load of cuts, measure the available space and decide whether the cabinet will be in view of customers; from there, choose the volume, number of bars and finish.

The Meat Dry Ageing line by Coreco Gourmet

The Meat Dry Ageing line by Coreco Gourmet is designed so that every business finds its format: from the small cabinet for a bar to the double cabinet for a high-turnover steakhouse. You can compare all meat dry ageing cabinets and choose the model that best suits your business. And if you would like to know more about the manufacturer, you can also visit the corporate website of Coreco.

Frequently asked questions about the DAV-200-P Dry Ageing Cabinet

Does it require a water connection or drain? No. The defrost water evaporates automatically and the unit runs on a standard power socket.

Can it be used for display as well as ageing? Yes. The glass door and the LED lighting in reddish tones are designed so that the meat can be seen clearly from the dining room while it ages.

Meat Line (“Dry Aging” maturation):
These are display cabinets developed specifically for the complex process of meat ageing and maturation. They operate within a very precise temperature range (from -2°C to +8°C) and allow interior humidity to be controlled between 40% and 90% without the need for an external water supply. They feature AISI-304 stainless steel interiors, LED lighting in reddish tones to enhance the product's appearance, activated carbon filters and meat hanging bar kits. They also offer the option of adding trays with salt blocks to help control humidity and flavour during the “Dry Aging” process.

The Meat line by CORECO GOURMET consists of display cabinets designed for the dry ageing process of meat (“Dry Aged”). They combine the function of an ageing chamber with that of a display unit in the dining room, so the cut can be seen and sold while it ages.

• Temperature range from -2 °C to +8 °C and humidity control between 40 % and 90 %, without an external water supply.
• Interior in AISI-304 stainless steel with rounded corners and pressed bottom, easy to clean.
• LED lighting in reddish tones that enhances the appearance of the meat.
• DAV series (small cuts and pieces) and DA / DAW series (larger cuts), with one-, two- and three-door versions.
• Natural refrigerant R290 or R600a and 40 kg/m³ polyurethane insulation with no ODP or GWP.

Other notable features include:

• Master Ageing Controller: control of the seven essential parameters of the ageing process.
• Adjustable humidity without a water connection: the system works with the product's natural moisture.
• Activated carbon filter in the evaporator that removes odours and keeps the air clean.
• Optional salt trays and blocks to help control humidity and flavour.
• Meat hanging bar kits and AISI-304 shelves for hanging or resting the cuts.
• Low-emissivity double glazing that prevents condensation and keeps the product visible.
• Fans stop automatically when the door is opened.

GOURMET line units are entirely designed and manufactured at CORECO's facilities in Lucena (Córdoba), with two production plants and more than 30,000 m² dedicated to commercial refrigeration since 1986.

Each model is developed in our R&D department and validated in our own laboratories, where its cooling performance, energy consumption and features are tested before going into production. All production processes are supervised by in-line quality controls.

• CE marking in accordance with the applicable European directives.
• Environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001: natural refrigerants, recyclable materials and low-consumption units.
• Climate class and energy efficiency declared in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/1094 and standard EN 16825.
• Technical data sheets available in Spanish, English and French.

Meat dry ageing cabinets are designed in accordance with the European regulations applicable to commercial refrigeration equipment and to materials in contact with food:

• Regulation (EU) 2015/1094 and standard EN 16825: energy labelling and climate class of professional cabinets.
• Regulation (EU) 2015/1095: ecodesign requirements for professional refrigerated storage cabinets.
• Regulation (EU) 517/2014 on fluorinated gases: use of natural refrigerants (R290, R600a) with virtually zero global warming potential.
• Regulation (EC) 1935/2004: materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
• Regulation (EC) 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs: temperature and humidity logging compatible with the establishment's HACCP systems.

Digital temperature and humidity control is the heart of these units. It allows the conditions of each ageing phase to be set and maintained and the process to be monitored for weeks.

• Independent control of temperature (-2 °C to +8 °C) and relative humidity (40 % to 90 %).
• Efficient energy management and optimised defrosting.
• High and low temperature, door open and probe failure alarms.
• HACCP logging and remote monitoring via WIFI or Bluetooth connection (optional).
• Custom settings to create cuts with a flavour and texture that are a house signature.

The Meat line is built to a standard of finish designed for the dining room and for daily cleaning:

• Exterior in black plastic-coated steel, with stainless steel or colour-lacquered exterior as an option, except the back.
• Interior in AISI-304 stainless steel, with rounded corners and pressed bottom.
• Reversible doors with self-closing system and magnetic gasket, anodised aluminium frame and low-emissivity double glazing. They stay open when opened beyond 90°.
• Dual interior LED lighting in reddish tones.
• Ventilated condensing unit and forced-air evaporator with anti-corrosion epoxy coating.
• Automatic evaporation of defrost water.
• Injected polyurethane insulation, density 40 kg/m³, zero ODP and GWP.
• Levelling feet; optional set of castors or legs.