HOBART DOUBLE RACK ROTARY OVEN SYSTEM (INDUSTRIAL BAKERY OVEN – UNIT #5 / DOOR E)

DAG Asset ID: AKDI-OVN-0007
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0080
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 industrial and commercial food equipment. Hobart rotary rack ovens are widely used for high-volume baking due to their durability, consistent performance, and proven reliability in continuous production environments.

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 unit supports simultaneous rack-based product processing with a rotating airflow system to ensure even heat distribution.

The oven is clearly labeled “E” on the main door and “#5” on the control column, providing precise identification within AKDI’s multi-oven layout.

This unit operates as part of a five-oven thermal processing system (AKDI-OVN-0003 through 0007), significantly enhancing throughput, redundancy, and production scheduling flexibility.

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 (Unit #5)
Airflow System: Forced convection with rotating rack mechanism
Door Identification: Unit labeled “E”

Functional Description
The oven provides controlled baking conditions using convection airflow and rotating rack systems. Product is loaded via rolling racks, ensuring consistent baking across all trays.

Primary functions include:

  • High-volume baking operations

  • Tray-based product processing

  • Uniform heat distribution

  • Parallel production across multiple ovens

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

Observed:

  • Hobart control panel (#5) intact

  • Door labeled “E”

  • Integrated into multi-oven production system

  • Condition consistent with active industrial use

Use Case Applications

  • Bakery production (bread, pastries, prepared foods)

  • High-throughput baking operations

  • Multi-product batch processing

  • Redundant capacity within thermal 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-0007, 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 “E” and control designation “#5” and forms part of a multi-unit oven system supporting AKDI operations.

This record is issued under DAG Certificate ID DAG-2026-0080 as part of the DAG Asset Registry.

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