RHEON CORNUCOPIA KN550 ENCRUSTING / FORMING SYSTEM

DAG Asset ID: AKDI-FRM-0002
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0099
Manufacturer: Rheon Automatic Machinery Co., Ltd.
Model: KN550 (Cornucopia Series)
Asset Type: Food Processing Equipment – Encrusting / Forming System
Location: American Kitchen Delights, Inc., Harvey, IL
Verification Status: Physically Verified, Installed, and Operational
Category: Processing Equipment
Customer Program Supported:
Primary: Frozen Retail Ready Meals
Secondary: Specialty Filled Products / Dough-Based Applications

Manufacturer Details
Rheon Automatic Machinery Co., Ltd. is a globally recognized manufacturer of advanced food forming and encrusting systems. Their equipment is widely used in industrial-scale food production for consistent portioning, forming, and filling applications across a broad range of products.

Asset Type
Automated encrusting and forming system designed for continuous production of filled or layered food products with precise weight and shape control.

Asset Overview
This Rheon Cornucopia KN550 is an industrial-grade forming and encrusting system installed and operational within the AKDI production environment. The system supports high-volume production of filled products, including dough-based items, protein applications, and prepared food components.

The equipment integrates forming, portioning, and conveying functionality within a compact footprint, enabling efficient deployment within existing production workflows.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Rheon Automatic Machinery Co., Ltd.
Model: KN550
Construction: Stainless steel food-grade construction
Configuration: Multi-head forming system with integrated conveyor
Power: 220V / 3 Phase (per nameplate)
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Control System: Digital programmable control panel
Operation: Automated forming and encrusting system
Serial Number: 693 (confirmed via on-site inspection; partially legible on manufacturer nameplate)
Manufacture Date: August 2013 (confirmed via nameplate; partially legible)
Origin: Japan

Functional Description
The system operates by feeding base material and filling material through separate hoppers, forming a continuous outer layer with an internal core. The machine portions and shapes the product into consistent sizes and forms, supporting high-throughput production of filled food products.

Condition & Verification Status
The unit has been physically verified on-site and confirmed to be installed and operational within the production environment. Manufacturer labeling confirms Rheon origin, with serial number and manufacture date observed on nameplate. 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.

Routine maintenance and operational servicing are performed as part of standard production practices. Service records are maintained where available.

Use Case Applications

Filled dough products
Prepared meal components
Protein-based formed items
Specialty food manufacturing applications

Location & Ownership
Located at American Kitchen Delights, Inc.
15320 Cooper Avenue
Harvey, Illinois 60426

Ownership: American Kitchen Delights, Inc.

Valuation Reference

FMV: $45,000 – $75,000
OLV: $30,000 – $55,000
FLV: $20,000 – $40,000

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.

Actual market value may vary based on condition, configuration, tooling, and market conditions. DuFort Advisory Group LLC assumes no liability for reliance on these values.

DAG Verification Statement
This asset has been physically inspected and documented as part of the DAG Asset Registry System and verified based on manufacturer markings, observed condition, and operational status.

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