JONES HORIZONTAL RIBBON DOUGH MIXER – 21" x 48" MIXING TROUGH
DAG Asset ID: AKDI-MXR-0002
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-050
Manufacturer: Jones
Model: Horizontal Ribbon Mixer (Model not specified)
Asset Type: Industrial Food Processing Equipment – Dough Mixer
Location: American Kitchen Delights, Inc. – Harvey, IL
Verification Status: Verified – Active / Installed / Operational (Verified by DuFort Advisory Group LLC)
Category: Processing – Mixing
Customer Program Supported:
Primary: AKDI Core Production
Secondary: Breakfast Bowls / Ingredient Prep / Prepared Foods

Manufacturer Details
Jones is a legacy U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial food processing equipment, known for producing heavy-duty ribbon mixers for commercial and institutional food production. These systems are designed for long service life with durable stainless steel construction and mechanical simplicity suited for continuous use.

Asset Type
Industrial horizontal ribbon dough mixer designed for batch blending and mixing of food products.

Asset Overview
This asset is a stainless steel horizontal ribbon mixer featuring an approximate 21-inch by 48-inch mixing trough, configured for medium-scale batch production. The unit is installed, fully operational, and actively used within AKDI’s production environment.

This mixer functions as an integral component of the facility’s core processing workflow, supporting continuous production of multiple product lines.

Technical Specifications

  • Mixing Trough Dimensions: ~21" x 48"

  • Construction: Stainless steel (food-grade)

  • Agitation System: Dual ribbon / helical blade assembly

  • Discharge: Bottom valve discharge

  • Frame: Mobile base with casters

  • Access: Hinged lid with safety grate

  • Controls: External control box

Drive System (Verified):

  • Motor Brand: UltraMite (Rexnord Industries LLC)

  • Model: 20QCBN56AA

  • Gear Ratio: 53.38:1

  • Output Speed: ~750 RPM

  • Date Code: 03-13

  • Assembly: USA / Thailand / UK components

Serial Number: Not visible / not legible on manufacturer plate

Functional Description
The mixer operates via a horizontal shaft equipped with opposing ribbon blades that move material in counter-flow patterns, creating a consistent folding and blending action. This allows for uniform mixing of dense and semi-dense food products.

The bottom discharge system enables controlled release of finished product directly into downstream handling or packaging processes.

Condition & Verification Status
Asset is confirmed installed, active, and fully operational within the AKDI production environment. Internal ribbon assembly, shaft, and chamber verified via direct visual inspection. Motor and drive system confirmed present and functioning.

Condition reflects normal industrial use with no visible structural deficiencies. Manufacturer plate is present but worn; serial number not legible.

This equipment is considered a critical and functional component of ongoing production operations.

Use Case Applications

  • Dough mixing (bread, pastry, prepared foods)

  • Breakfast bowl component production

  • Protein and ingredient blending

  • Pre-processing prior to forming or packaging

Location & Ownership
Located at American Kitchen Delights, Inc., Harvey, Illinois.
Installed in back room production area and actively used in operations.
Ownership designation: American Kitchen Delights, Inc.

Valuation Reference

Fair Market Value (FMV): $20,000 – $32,000
Estimated value in continued operational use, based on comparable industrial ribbon mixers with verified functionality and installed condition.

Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV): $14,000 – $22,000
Estimated value under structured sale conditions with reasonable marketing exposure.

Forced Liquidation Value (FLV): $8,000 – $14,000
Estimated value under accelerated sale or auction conditions.

Valuation supported by:

  • Verified operational status

  • Confirmed gearmotor system

  • Industrial stainless construction

  • Integration into active production environment

DAG Verification Statement
This asset, designated AKDI-MXR-0002, has been physically inspected and verified by DuFort Advisory Group LLC as an installed and operational industrial food processing unit at American Kitchen Delights, Inc.

Verification confirms the presence and functionality of core mechanical components, including ribbon mixing assembly, discharge system, and a Rexnord UltraMite gearmotor drive system.

Despite the absence of a legible serial number, the asset has been validated through physical inspection, operational confirmation, and component verification.

This record is issued under DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-050 by DuFort Advisory Group LLC as part of the DAG Asset Registry, establishing documented existence, condition, and operational status at the time of verification.

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