Industrial Tilting Steam-Jacketed Agitated Kettle (Scraper-Type, Dual-Drive)
DAG Asset ID: AKDI-KTL-0004
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-00045

Manufacturer: Not Identified (No nameplate observed)
Model: Not Identified
Serial Number: Not Identified
Year: Not Identified
Asset Type: Processing Equipment – Steam-Jacketed Tilting Kettle with Agitation

Asset Overview
The Industrial Tilting Steam-Jacketed Agitated Kettle (Scraper-Type, Dual-Drive) is a stainless steel batch processing vessel designed for combined thermal cooking and mechanical mixing within a commercial food manufacturing environment. The system integrates steam-jacketed heating, hydraulic tilting, and a dual-drive scraped-surface agitation assembly to support efficient production of high-viscosity and particulate food products.

The unit features a top-mounted agitation system driven by dual motors, providing enhanced mixing capability and torque for demanding processing applications. This configuration is commonly used in the production of sauces, fillings, and prepared meal components requiring consistent heat distribution and product uniformity.

Technical Specifications
Configuration: Steam-jacketed hemispherical kettle with hydraulic tilting and dual-drive scraper-type agitation
Capacity: Estimated mid-to-large capacity industrial kettle (exact volume not marked)

Machine Configuration:
Steam-jacketed kettle vessel
Hydraulic tilt mechanism for controlled discharge
Top-mounted agitator with scraper blade assembly
Dual motor drive system for agitation
Integrated discharge spout
Hydraulic power unit (floor-mounted)
Integrated control panel with operator interface
Fixed structural support frame

Construction: Stainless steel, food-grade contact surfaces

Control System:
Integrated control panel with start/stop controls
Variable speed or control dials for agitation
Emergency shutoff control
Industrial electrical enclosure

Functional Description
Ingredients are loaded into the kettle vessel and processed using steam-jacketed heating combined with mechanical agitation. The dual-drive scraper-type agitation system continuously moves product across the internal kettle surface, ensuring uniform heat distribution and preventing product buildup or scorching.

This configuration is particularly suited for high-viscosity and particulate food products requiring consistent mixing during cooking. Upon completion of the cooking cycle, the hydraulic tilting mechanism allows the vessel to rotate forward, enabling controlled discharge into downstream containers or processing systems.

Condition & Verification Status
Unit observed installed within kettle room and configured for production use. Equipment appears complete with vessel, dual-drive agitation system, hydraulic tilt mechanism, and integrated control panel. No manufacturer nameplate observed at time of documentation. Configuration is consistent with industrial steam-jacketed agitated kettles used in commercial food processing. Overall condition consistent with maintained production equipment.

Use Case Applications
Sauce and gravy production
Prepared meal and filling production
High-viscosity food processing
Scraped-surface cooking applications
Batch blending and thermal processing

Location & Ownership
Current Location: American Kitchen Delights, Inc. (AKDI) facility – Harvey, Illinois (ZIP 60426)
Ownership: American Kitchen Delights, Inc.
Encumbrance Status: No liens or encumbrances identified based on information available at time of documentation

Valuation Reference (Non-Certified Estimate)
Fair Market Value (FMV): $65,000 – $110,000
Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV): $40,000 – $80,000
Forced Liquidation Value (FLV): $25,000 – $50,000

Values reflect dual-drive agitation capability, hydraulic tilting configuration, stainless steel construction, installed operational condition, and market demand for industrial batch cooking systems.

DAG Verification Statement
This asset has been documented and recorded by DuFort Advisory Group (DAG) as part of the DAG Asset Registry system. Information presented reflects observed data, physical configuration, and functional characteristics at time of entry. Manufacturer identification was not available due to absence of a visible nameplate. This record does not constitute a warranty, guarantee, or formal appraisal, but serves as a structured verification and reference for asset identification, tracking, and financing support purposes.