STEIN INTEGRATED FRYING & CRYOGENIC FREEZING LINE SYSTEM

DAG Asset ID: AKDI-LINE-0001
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0090
Manufacturer: STEIN / PRAXAIR / INTEGRATED SYSTEM
Model: Integrated Multi-Zone Processing Line
Asset Type: Continuous Thermal Processing & Cryogenic Freezing System
Location: Harvey, Illinois (AKDI Facility)
Verification Status: Verified – Installed, Operational, and In Production
Category: Processing Systems – Integrated Cooking & Freezing Lines
Customer Program Supported:
Primary: Wundereggs Production Line
Secondary: General Mills Breakfast Waffle Sandwich Program

Manufacturer Details:
System composed of STEIN thermal processing equipment, integrated conveyor systems, and PRAXAIR/NitroShield cryogenic freezing technology configured into a continuous production line.

Asset Type:
Fully integrated multi-stage food processing system including frying, cooling, and cryogenic freezing zones.

Asset Overview:
This asset represents a complete continuous production line consisting of a 21-foot fryer system, intermediate cooling conveyor, and a 24-foot nitrogen cryogenic freezing tunnel. The system is designed for high-volume food production with seamless thermal transition from cooking to freezing.

Technical Specifications:

  • Fryer Length: Approx. 21 feet

  • Cooling Conveyor Length: Approx. 18 feet

  • Freezer Tunnel Length: Approx. 24 feet

  • Conveyor Widths: 16” (fryer), 18” (cooling), 42” (freezer)

  • Freezing Medium: Liquid Nitrogen (LN₂)

  • Integrated Control Systems: STEIN + Cryogenic Controls

Functional Description:
Zone 1 performs thermal cooking via continuous frying. Zone 2 provides controlled cooling and product stabilization. Zone 3 rapidly freezes product using cryogenic nitrogen injection, preserving quality and extending shelf life. The system operates as a single continuous processing line.

Condition & Verification Status:
Observed installed, connected, and in active production environment. Equipment shows normal operational wear consistent with maintained industrial food production systems.

Use Case Applications:

  • Prepared food manufacturing

  • Plant-based protein products

  • Frozen breakfast and convenience foods

  • High-volume commercial food processing

Location & Ownership:
Located at American Kitchen Delights, Inc., Harvey, Illinois.
System integrated into facility production floor.

Valuation Reference:

  • FMV: $300,000 – $650,000

  • OLV: $225,000 – $450,000

  • FLV: $125,000 – $275,000

DAG Verification Statement:
This asset constitutes a fully integrated production system. Removal or separation of individual components materially impacts operational functionality and system value.

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