CRYOGENIC NITROGEN TUNNEL FREEZER – 60” x 38 FT SYSTEM

DAG Asset ID: AKDI-FRZ-0003
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0017
Manufacturer: CUSTOM FABRICATED
Model: Cryogenic LN₂ Tunnel Freezer
Asset Type: Cryogenic Freezing System
Location: Harvey, Illinois (AKDI Facility)
Verification Status: Verified – Installed, Operational, and In Production
Category: Processing Equipment – Cryogenic Freezing
Customer Program Supported:
Primary: Kroger “Deli Fresh” Pizza; Centreville Foods Pot Pie Production

Manufacturer Details:
Custom-fabricated cryogenic freezing system designed for high-capacity food production environments utilizing liquid nitrogen (LN₂) technology for rapid product freezing.

Asset Type:
Straight-line cryogenic nitrogen tunnel freezer integrated within continuous food production operations.

Asset Overview:
Cryogenic nitrogen tunnel freezer featuring an approximate 60-inch wide conveyor and 38-foot tunnel length, designed for high-throughput freezing of food products within a continuous production environment. The system utilizes liquid nitrogen injection to achieve ultra-rapid temperature reduction, preserving product integrity, texture, and yield.

The unit is constructed of stainless steel and integrates conveyor transport, nitrogen injection, exhaust management, and centralized control systems within a food-grade enclosure. The wider conveyor configuration enables increased product flow and throughput compared to standard tunnel freezing systems, supporting high-volume production requirements.

Technical Specifications:
Freezing Medium: Liquid Nitrogen (LN₂)
Tunnel Length: Approx. 38 feet
Conveyor Width: Approx. 60 inches
Configuration: Straight tunnel conveyor system
Construction: Stainless steel food-grade design
Operation: Continuous processing capability
System Components: Integrated conveyor, nitrogen injection, exhaust, and control systems

Functional Description:
Operates as a primary cryogenic freezing system, rapidly reducing product temperature following production stages and preparing product for downstream packaging, storage, or distribution. The system supports consistent freezing performance across high-volume throughput while maintaining product quality and structural integrity.

Condition & Verification Status:
Observed installed, connected, and operating within an active production environment. Equipment exhibits normal operational wear consistent with maintained commercial food manufacturing systems.

Use Case Applications:
Frozen prepared meal production
Pizza and bakery product freezing
Protein processing and freezing
High-volume continuous food manufacturing

Location & Ownership:
Located at American Kitchen Delights, Inc., Harvey, Illinois.
Integrated into active production operations as a primary freezing system.

Valuation Reference:
FMV: $250,000 – $400,000
OLV: $160,000 – $280,000
FLV: $130,000 – $220,000

Replacement Value:
Estimated replacement cost for a comparable cryogenic nitrogen tunnel freezer of similar size, capacity, and configuration is significantly higher than current secondary market value. A new system featuring an approximate 60-inch belt width and 38-foot length, including LN₂ injection, controls, and conveyor integration, would typically range between:

$800,000 – $1,300,000+, excluding installation, rigging, utilities, and facility modifications.

DAG Verification Statement:
This asset is a verified cryogenic freezing system utilized within AKDI production operations and serves as a primary freezing stage supporting frozen retail production programs. As a high-capacity component, it is considered mission-critical infrastructure, directly impacting production throughput, product quality, and downstream processing continuity.

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