HOBART DOUBLE RACK ROTARY OVEN SYSTEM (INDUSTRIAL BAKERY OVEN – UNIT #2 / DOOR B)
DAG Asset ID: AKDI-OVN-0004
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0077
Manufacturer: Hobart Corporation
Model: Field Verification Recommended (Hobart Double Rack Configuration)
Asset Type: Industrial Baking Equipment – Rotary Rack Oven System
Location: American Kitchen Delights, Inc., Harvey, IL
Verification Status: Verified – Installed / Active / In Service (Verified by DuFort Advisory Group LLC)
Category: Processing – Thermal / Baking Systems
Customer Program Supported: Primary – Core AKDI Production (Bakery / Prepared Foods); Secondary – Multi-Program Support (Modern Mama, General Production)
Manufacturer Details
Hobart Corporation is a well-established U.S. manufacturer of commercial foodservice and industrial kitchen equipment. Hobart rotary rack ovens are widely used in bakery and prepared food production for reliable, high-volume thermal processing.
Asset Type
Industrial rotary rack oven system designed for batch baking using rolling rack carts.
Asset Overview
This asset is a Hobart double rack rotary oven configured for high-capacity baking operations. The unit supports simultaneous processing of multiple rack loads with a rotating rack mechanism to ensure even baking and consistent product quality.
The oven is clearly labeled “#2” on the control panel column and “B” on the primary door, providing direct correlation to plant-floor identification and operational use.
This unit operates alongside AKDI-OVN-0003 as part of a multi-oven production system, increasing throughput and redundancy within AKDI’s baking operations.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: Hobart Corporation
Configuration: Double Rack Rotary Oven
Heating Type: Gas or Electric (field verification recommended)
Capacity: Dual rack capacity
Construction: Stainless steel industrial enclosure
Control System: Integrated Hobart control panel (Unit #2 reference)
Airflow System: Forced convection with rotating rack mechanism
Door Identification: Door labeled “B”
Functional Description
The oven provides controlled thermal processing for baking applications. Product is loaded onto mobile racks that rotate within the chamber, ensuring uniform heat distribution.
Primary functions include:
Baking bread, pastries, and prepared food products
Batch tray processing
High-volume production support
Consistent thermal performance across product runs
Condition & Verification Status
Asset is installed and actively in use within AKDI’s production facility.
Observed:
Hobart control panel intact and operational
Unit clearly labeled (#2)
Door labeled (“B”) for operational identification
Fully integrated into production layout
Condition consistent with active industrial use.
Use Case Applications
Bakery production (bread, rolls, pastries)
Prepared food baking applications
High-volume tray-based processing
Redundant / parallel oven capacity for production scaling
Location & Ownership
Located at American Kitchen Delights, Inc., Harvey, Illinois
Ownership: American Kitchen Delights, Inc.
Valuation Reference
Fair Market Value (FMV): $40,000 – $85,000
Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV): $25,000 – $60,000
Forced Liquidation Value (FLV): $15,000 – $35,000
Valuation reflects active operational status, Hobart brand positioning, and slightly lower secondary market demand versus Revent units.
DAG Verification Statement
This asset, designated AKDI-OVN-0004, has been physically inspected and verified by DuFort Advisory Group LLC as a Hobart double rack rotary oven system located at American Kitchen Delights, Inc.
Verification confirms the asset as an active, in-service thermal processing unit. Physical identifiers including control panel marking “#2” and door designation “B” were observed and recorded to support precise asset identification within the facility.
This record is issued under DAG Certificate ID DAG-2026-0077 as part of the DAG Asset Registry.
Verified, Documented, and Registered by DuFort Advisory Group LLC under the DAG Asset Registry System
