HINDS-BOCK PISTON FILLER / DEPOSITOR SYSTEM (STAINLESS, MOBILE FRAME CONFIGURATION)
DAG Asset ID: AKDI-FIL-0009
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0095
Manufacturer: Hinds-Bock Corporation
Model: 2P-16 (Pending Confirmation)
Asset Type: Food Processing Equipment – Depositor / Filling Machine
Location: American Kitchen Delights, Inc., Harvey, IL
Verification Status: Physically Verified, Nameplate Confirmed (Serial Number Partially Legible)
Category: Filling & Depositing Systems
Customer Program Supported:
Primary: American Country Breakfast Bowls
Secondary: Prepared Foods / Co-Pack Production / Sauce & Protein Filling Applications

Manufacturer Details
Hinds-Bock Corporation, based in Bothell, Washington, is a recognized U.S. manufacturer of precision piston filling and depositing systems used across industrial food production. Their equipment is widely deployed in high-viscosity and particulate product applications requiring repeatable volumetric accuracy.

Asset Type
Piston-driven volumetric depositor/filler designed for controlled dispensing of semi-solid and viscous food products.

Asset Overview
This Hinds-Bock depositor is a stainless steel, hopper-fed filling system mounted on a mobile frame, allowing flexible positioning within production environments. The system is designed for consistent volumetric output and is suitable for both standalone use and integration into processing lines.

The configuration supports AKDI’s multi-product environment, including batch production and co-pack operations requiring precision portion control.

Technical Specifications

  • Construction: Stainless steel (food-grade)

  • Filling Mechanism: Piston-driven volumetric system

  • Hopper: Large-capacity stainless steel hopper

  • Configuration: Single-head depositor (expandable depending on model)

  • Mobility: Mobile frame with casters

  • Controls: Integrated electrical control box with pneumatic system

  • Product Compatibility: Viscous and particulate food products

  • Operation: Air-assisted piston system

Functional Description
The system operates by drawing product from the hopper into a piston chamber and dispensing a controlled volume through a discharge nozzle. Fill volumes are adjustable, enabling consistent portioning across production runs.

The unit is suitable for applications including egg mixtures, sauces, prepared foods, and other semi-solid products used in tray-based or packaged food assembly.

Condition & Verification Status
The unit is structurally intact with all primary operational components present, including hopper, piston assembly, frame, and control systems. Manufacturer nameplate is present and confirms origin and model series. Serial number is partially legible from the nameplate and appears to follow Hinds-Bock serial format (approximate read: “33XX-4A”). Visible condition reflects normal industrial use with no observed structural deficiencies.

Maintenance & Service History
This asset is maintained as part of American Kitchen Delights, Inc.’s active production environment and is supported by in-house maintenance personnel responsible for equipment upkeep and operational readiness.

Maintenance activities may include routine servicing, preventative maintenance, and repairs performed in the normal course of operations. Additional service and repair documentation is maintained where available and can be provided upon request.

Use Case Applications

  • Breakfast bowl assembly (egg and protein mixtures)

  • Prepared meal component filling

  • Sauce and gravy deposition

  • Bakery and batter applications

  • Co-pack and contract manufacturing operations

Location & Ownership:
Located at American Kitchen Delights, Inc., Harvey, Illinois.
Installed within active packaging line operations as a terminal inspection system.

Valuation Reference

  • FMV: $18,000 – $35,000

  • OLV: $12,000 – $25,000

  • FLV: $7,500 – $15,000

Valuation Disclaimer
Valuation ranges provided herein represent good faith estimates based on publicly available market data, comparable equipment sales, manufacturer references, replacement cost considerations, and industry experience. These values are intended for general reference purposes only and do not constitute a formal appraisal or certified valuation.

Actual market value may vary materially based on condition, configuration, maintenance history, operational status, and prevailing market conditions. DuFort Advisory Group LLC makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of these estimates and assumes no liability for reliance on stated values in any financing, sale, or liquidation scenario.

DAG Verification Statement
This asset has been physically inspected and/or documented as part of the DAG Asset Registry System. Identification is supported by available manufacturer markings, documentation, and visual confirmation of configuration and condition at the time of registry.

Verified, Documented, and Registered by DuFort Advisory Group LLC under the DAG Asset Registry System