HOBART DOUBLE RACK ROTARY OVEN SYSTEM (INDUSTRIAL BAKERY OVEN – UNIT D)

DAG Asset ID: AKDI-OVN-0006
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0079
Manufacturer: Hobart Corporation
Model: Field Verification Recommended (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 leading U.S. manufacturer of commercial and industrial food equipment. Hobart rotary rack ovens are widely used in bakery and prepared food operations for durability, consistent bake performance, and high-volume throughput.

Asset Type
Industrial rotary rack oven system designed for batch baking using mobile rack carts.

Asset Overview
This asset is a Hobart double rack rotary oven configured for high-capacity production baking. The system allows for simultaneous processing of rack-loaded products with a rotating airflow mechanism to ensure even heat distribution.

The oven is clearly labeled “D” on the main viewing door, establishing its role within AKDI’s multi-oven production layout.

This unit operates as part of a four-oven thermal processing system (AKDI-OVN-0003 through 0006), providing scalable throughput, production redundancy, and scheduling flexibility across multiple product lines.

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: Hobart digital control interface
Airflow System: Forced convection with rotating rack system
Door Identification: Unit labeled “D”

Functional Description
The oven provides controlled thermal processing for baking applications using forced convection and rotating rack systems. Product is loaded on rolling racks, enabling consistent baking across multiple trays.

Primary functions include:

  • High-volume baking operations

  • Tray-based product processing

  • Uniform thermal distribution

  • Parallel production capability with additional oven units

Condition & Verification Status
Asset is installed and actively in use within AKDI’s production facility.

Observed:

  • Hobart control panel intact and operational

  • Door labeled “D” for identification

  • Fully integrated into production line

  • Condition consistent with active industrial use

Use Case Applications

  • Bakery production (bread, pastries, prepared foods)

  • High-volume tray baking

  • Multi-product batch processing

  • Redundant capacity within oven system

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 condition, Hobart brand positioning, and integration into a multi-unit system.

DAG Verification Statement
This asset, designated AKDI-OVN-0006, 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 installed and active thermal processing unit. The unit is clearly identified by door marking “D” and is part of a four-unit oven system supporting AKDI production operations.

This record is issued under DAG Certificate ID DAG-2026-0079 as part of the DAG Asset Registry.

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