SHANKLIN FLOW WRAPPER – F5DA
DAG Asset ID: AKDI-PKG-0002
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0015
Manufacturer: SHANKLIN (SEALED AIR CORPORATION)
Model: F5DA
Asset Type: Flow Wrapping & Packaging System
Location: Harvey, Illinois (AKDI Facility)
Verification Status: Verified – Installed, Operational, and In Production
Category: Processing Equipment – Packaging Systems
Customer Program Supported:
Primary: Kroger “Deli Fresh” Pizza; Centreville Foods Pot Pie Production
Manufacturer Details
Manufactured by Shanklin (Sealed Air Corporation), a provider of industrial packaging systems specializing in flow wrapping, shrink packaging, and high-throughput product handling solutions.
Asset Type
Horizontal flow wrapping system integrated within continuous food production and packaging operations.
Asset Overview
Shanklin F5DA horizontal flow wrapper designed for high-speed packaging of food and consumer products using centerfold shrink film. The system forms, fills, and seals packages in a continuous motion, producing consistent, retail-ready wrapped products.
Constructed with stainless steel components suitable for food-grade environments, the unit supports a range of product sizes and configurations. The system operates with air-assisted sealing and film feed mechanisms and is designed for reliable, continuous production within frozen and prepared food packaging applications.
Technical Specifications
Model: F5DA
Configuration: Horizontal flow wrapping system
Film Type: Centerfold shrink film compatible
Sealing System: Air-assisted sealing
Construction: Stainless steel food-grade design
Operation: Continuous motion packaging system
Functional Description
Operates as the primary wrapping stage within the packaging process, enclosing frozen or prepared products in protective film prior to downstream shrink sealing, cartoning, and inspection. The system converts bulk product output into sealed, retail-ready units for further processing.
Condition & Verification Status
Observed installed, connected, and operating within an active production environment. Equipment exhibits normal operational wear consistent with maintained commercial food manufacturing systems.
Use Case Applications
Flow wrapping of frozen and prepared food products
Retail packaging for consumer goods
Integration within shrink packaging and cartoning lines
High-volume continuous packaging operations
Location & Ownership
Located at American Kitchen Delights, Inc., Harvey, Illinois.
Ownership: American Kitchen Delights, Inc.
Integrated System Support
Operates within the AKDI frozen retail production and packaging sequence, supporting customer programs including Kroger “Deli Fresh” Pizza and Centreville Foods Pot Pie production.
Positioned downstream of cryogenic freezing systems, the packaging sequence is configured as:
Cryogenic Freezing → Flow Wrapping → Shrink Tunnel → Cartoning → X-Ray Inspection
Valuation Reference
FMV: $18,000 – $28,000
OLV: $12,000 – $18,000
FLV: $6,000 – $10,000
Valuation Disclaimer
Valuation ranges provided herein represent good faith estimates based on publicly available market data, comparable equipment sales, manufacturer references, replacement cost considerations, and industry experience. These values are intended for general reference purposes only and do not constitute a formal appraisal.
Actual market value may vary based on condition, configuration, and market conditions. DuFort Advisory Group LLC assumes no liability for reliance on these values.
Disclosure & Encumbrance Status
This asset is utilized within the operating environment of American Kitchen Delights, Inc. and may be subject to a general blanket lien held by a senior secured lender covering substantially all business assets.
No specific equipment financing, purchase money security interest (PMSI), or individually scheduled lien has been identified on this asset as of the verification date. Accordingly, the asset is not known to be specifically encumbered at the individual equipment level but may remain subject to overarching secured creditor claims.
This asset may be considered for structured collateralization, refinancing, or redeployment subject to lender consent, intercreditor considerations, and customary due diligence.
DAG Verification Statement
This asset is a verified packaging system utilized within AKDI production operations and serves as the primary flow wrapping stage within the frozen retail packaging process. As part of a continuous production system, its operation is critical to converting processed product into finished, retail-ready units.
Verified, Documented, and Registered by DuFort Advisory Group LLC under the DAG Asset Registry System
