SIGMA EQUIPMENT STAINLESS STEEL CONTINUOUS OIL FRYER SYSTEM MODEL J7820

DAG Asset ID: AKDI-FRY-0001
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0101
Manufacturer: Sigma Equipment
Model: J7820
Asset Type: Industrial Food Processing Equipment – Continuous Frying System
Location: American Kitchen Delights, Inc., 15240 Dixie Hwy, Harvey, IL 60426 (Temporary Staging Location)
Verification Status: Verified Industrial Asset – Received / Staged / Pending Installation
Category: Processing Equipment – Continuous Frying Systems
Customer Program Supported:
Primary: Kitchen Cuisine Brands (KCB) – Multi-Product Frying Platform (Prepared Foods, Proteins, Snack Foods)
Secondary: AKDI Commercial Production / Co-Manufacturing

Manufacturer Details
Sigma Equipment is a recognized supplier and integrator of industrial food processing systems, including large-scale continuous frying equipment utilized in commercial and institutional food production environments. Systems of this class are engineered for durability, high throughput, and integration into automated processing lines.

Asset Type
Continuous conveyorized oil frying system designed for high-volume industrial food production.

Asset Overview
The Sigma Equipment Model J7820 Continuous Oil Fryer System is a large-scale, stainless steel industrial frying system designed for continuous, high-throughput food production applications.

The system measures approximately 34 feet in overall length with an approximately 28-inch wide conveyor and an estimated system weight of approximately 24,000 pounds. The construction reflects heavy-duty stainless steel fabrication with substantial oil capacity and thermal control infrastructure suitable for extended production cycles.

The fryer is engineered as a fully integrated system incorporating the fryer basin, conveyorized product handling, heating system, oil circulation and filtration, and exhaust management components. The design supports consistent product quality, temperature control, and continuous operation within automated food production lines.

This unit has been delivered and staged in preparation for deployment supporting new customer production programs.

Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: Sigma Equipment
Model: J7820
System Type: Continuous Conveyorized Oil Fryer
Approximate Length: 34 feet
Conveyor Width: Approximately 28 inches
Estimated Weight: Approximately 24,000 lbs
Construction: Heavy-duty stainless steel

System Components Include:

  • Continuous stainless steel fryer basin and insulated enclosure

  • Integrated conveyor and submerger assemblies

  • Multi-zone gas-fired heating system and burner manifold

  • Oil circulation piping and pump assemblies

  • Oil filtration and recirculation infrastructure

  • Stainless vapor hood and exhaust stack assembly

  • Structural stainless steel support frame and mounting assemblies

  • Electrical control enclosures and ignition components

  • Process piping, valves, and manifold systems

Functional Description
The system performs continuous conveyorized frying of food products within a controlled oil temperature environment.

Products are transported through the fryer via an integrated conveyor system while submerged or partially submerged in heated oil. The multi-zone heating architecture allows for controlled thermal profiles, enabling consistent cooking performance across extended production runs.

The system is designed to operate continuously, supporting high-volume throughput with stable oil circulation, filtration, and heat management.

Condition & Verification Status
The asset has been physically inspected and verified in received shipment condition at the 15240 Dixie Hwy staging location.

  • Equipment observed secured on industrial pallet base within shipping container

  • Structural integrity of stainless components visually confirmed

  • No visible major damage to primary system frame or enclosure

  • System appears complete based on observable configuration

Installation, commissioning, and full operational verification will occur upon relocation to the primary AKDI production facility.

Repair & Maintenance Disclosure
This asset represents a large-scale industrial frying system requiring standard maintenance consistent with continuous thermal processing equipment.

  • Routine maintenance will include burner system servicing, oil system management, and conveyor component inspection

  • Pumps, seals, filtration components, and heating elements are subject to periodic maintenance and replacement

  • Full operational condition to be confirmed post-installation and commissioning

No major damage or structural deficiencies were observed during visual inspection in staged condition.

Use Case Applications

  • Continuous frying of protein products

  • Prepared foods manufacturing

  • Snack food production

  • Breaded and battered product processing

  • Commercial and institutional food production

  • High-volume co-manufacturing operations

Location & Ownership
Legal Owner: American Kitchen Delights, Inc.
Facility Operator: American Kitchen Delights, Inc.

Current Location (Verified): 15240 Dixie Hwy, Harvey, IL 60426
Planned Operational Location: 15320 Cooper Ave, Harvey, IL 60426

The asset has been physically verified at the Dixie Highway staging facility and is designated for relocation and installation within AKDI’s primary production facility at Cooper Avenue.

The relocation is associated with onboarding of new customer production programs, including Kitchen Cuisine Brands (KCB).

Valuation Reference
Estimated Fair Market Value (FMV): $260,000

Estimated Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV): $180,000 – $220,000
Estimated Forced Liquidation Value (FLV): $120,000 – $160,000

Replacement Cost Context:
Based on comparable newly manufactured industrial continuous frying systems (30–35 ft length, stainless construction, multi-zone gas heating, integrated conveyorized system, oil circulation and filtration infrastructure), replacement cost is estimated in the range of $1,500,000 to $2,500,000 depending on configuration and installation.

Valuation reflects secondary market positioning, system scale, and integration complexity.

DAG Verification Statement
This asset has been physically inspected and documented in received shipment condition at 15240 Dixie Hwy, Harvey, Illinois, and identified as a Sigma Equipment Model J7820 Continuous Oil Fryer System.

Identification has been established based on system configuration, construction characteristics, and visual inspection in the absence of a visible manufacturer serial plate at time of verification.

The asset is registered under the DAG Asset Registry system and is designated for relocation and operational deployment at American Kitchen Delights, Inc., 15320 Cooper Ave, Harvey, Illinois in support of new production programs.

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