BAXTER OV500 ROTARY RACK OVEN SYSTEM – INDUSTRIAL BAKERY OVEN (UNIT AKDI-OVN-0009)
DAG Asset ID: AKDI-OVN-0009
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0082
Manufacturer: Baxter Manufacturing
Model: OV500
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 (General Production / Overflow)
Manufacturer Details
Baxter Manufacturing is a leading U.S. producer of commercial and industrial baking ovens. The OV500 series represents a high-capacity rotary rack oven platform widely used in industrial bakery and prepared food production environments, known for durability, consistent airflow performance, and integrated steam systems.
Asset Type
Industrial rotary rack oven system designed for high-volume batch baking using rotating rack carriage technology and convection airflow.
Asset Overview
This asset is a Baxter OV500 rotary rack oven installed within AKDI’s production facility as part of its multi-unit thermal processing system. The unit is fully integrated and actively utilized in daily production operations.
The OV500 is a full-capacity industrial oven comparable in class to other double rack or high-throughput rotary systems. This unit is reported to be among the most frequently utilized ovens within the facility, indicating strong operational importance and consistent production demand.
The oven contributes directly to AKDI’s core throughput capacity and supports continuous production across multiple product lines.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: Baxter Manufacturing
Model: OV500
Configuration: Rotary rack oven system
Installation Type: Wall-integrated industrial installation
Heating Type: Gas-fired (to be confirmed)
Capacity: High-capacity rack-based batch system (OV500 class)
Construction: Stainless steel industrial enclosure
Control System: Integrated control interface (digital/analog hybrid typical for unit class)
Airflow System: Convection with rotating rack system
Door Type: Insulated swing door with vertical viewing window
Steam Injection: Integrated system
Functional Description
The oven provides controlled thermal processing using convection airflow and a rotating rack system to ensure uniform heat distribution across all trays.
Primary functions include:
High-volume bakery production
Tray-based batch processing
Consistent and repeatable bake performance
Support of continuous production workflows
Parallel operation within multi-oven system
Condition & Verification Status
Asset is installed and actively in use within AKDI’s production facility.
Observed:
Fully integrated installation
Operational control interface present
Clean exterior condition consistent with active use
Reported high utilization within production environment
Condition is consistent with an in-service industrial thermal processing asset with ongoing operational value.
Use Case Applications
Bakery production (bread, pastries, prepared foods)
Prepared food batch processing
High-throughput tray-based cooking operations
Core thermal processing within multi-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 – $75,000
Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV): $28,000 – $55,000
Forced Liquidation Value (FLV): $18,000 – $35,000
Valuation reflects confirmed Baxter OV500 model, industrial capacity classification, installed condition, and active high-utilization role within AKDI’s production system.
DAG Verification Statement
This asset, designated AKDI-OVN-0009, has been physically inspected and verified by DuFort Advisory Group LLC as a Baxter OV500 rotary rack oven system located at American Kitchen Delights, Inc.
Verification confirms the asset as an installed and active thermal processing unit operating within AKDI’s core production environment. The unit is part of the facility’s multi-oven system and contributes materially to production throughput and operational capacity.
This record is issued under DAG Certificate ID DAG-2026-0082 as part of the DAG Asset Registry.
Verified, Documented, and Registered by DuFort Advisory Group LLC under the DAG Asset Registry System
