FALCONTROL CHAR MARKER 425 GAS-FIRED CONTINUOUS CHARBROILER SYSTEM

DAG Asset ID: AKDI-PRC-0001
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0061
Manufacturer: Fuel Applications Ltd. (Falcontrol) – Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Model: Char Marker 425
Asset Type: Food Processing Equipment – Continuous Charbroiler / Marking System
Location: American Kitchen Delights, Inc. – Harvey, IL
Verification Status: Verified – Installed / Operational (Verified by DuFort Advisory Group LLC)
Category: Processing – Cooking / Thermal Finishing
Customer Program Supported:
Primary: AKDI Core Production
Secondary: Prepared Foods / Protein Finishing

Manufacturer Details
Fuel Applications Ltd. (Falcontrol) is a manufacturer of industrial thermal processing systems, including gas-fired cooking, broiling, and finishing equipment used in commercial food production environments.

Falcontrol systems are designed for continuous operation, providing controlled heat application and consistent product finishing across high-volume production lines.

Asset Type
Continuous gas-fired charbroiler system used for applying grill marks and thermal finishing to food products.

Asset Overview
This asset is a Falcontrol Char Marker 425 continuous charbroiler system installed at AKDI.

The unit is configured with a conveyor infeed, enclosed heating chamber, and exhaust ventilation system, allowing products to pass through a controlled thermal zone.

The system is designed to apply char marks and enhance product appearance and flavor while maintaining consistent throughput.

This unit serves as a core processing asset, supporting value-added product finishing within AKDI’s production line.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Fuel Applications Ltd. (Falcontrol)

Model: Char Marker 425

Serial Number: 11-098C

Manufacture Date: February 2011

System Type: Continuous gas-fired charbroiler / marking system

Fuel Type: Natural Gas

Heat Capacity: 300,000 BTUH

Supply Pressure: 5 P.S.I.G.

Manifold Pressure: 7" – 14" W.C.

Electrical Configuration:

  • 460V / 3 Phase / 60 Hz

  • 120V / 1 Phase / 60 Hz

Purge Time: 30 seconds

Construction: Stainless steel industrial frame with enclosed heating chamber

Configuration: Conveyor-fed continuous processing system with exhaust integration

Functional Description
The system conveys product through a heated chamber where gas-fired burners apply controlled heat to produce grill marks and surface finishing.

The system supports:

  • Continuous thermal processing

  • Grill marking for visual enhancement

  • Flavor development through surface charring

  • Integration with upstream and downstream production systems

Condition & Verification Status
Asset is confirmed installed and present at AKDI.

Unit is in operational industrial condition with visible wear consistent with production use.

Manufacturer data plate is clearly legible and confirms model, serial number, fuel type, and electrical specifications.

Control panel, conveyor system, and thermal chamber components have been visually verified.

Unit is suitable for active production use.

Use Case Applications

  • Protein finishing (chicken, beef, patties)

  • Prepared meal components

  • Grill-marked product production

  • Value-added food processing

Location & Ownership
Located at American Kitchen Delights, Inc., Harvey, Illinois.
Installed within primary production line.

Ownership designation: American Kitchen Delights, Inc.

Valuation Reference

Fair Market Value (FMV): $35,000 – $70,000
Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV): $25,000 – $50,000
Forced Liquidation Value (FLV): $12,000 – $30,000

Valuation supported by:

  • Industrial thermal processing system classification

  • Gas-fired continuous operation capability

  • Recognized specialized manufacturer (Falcontrol)

  • Integration within production line

  • Verified operational condition

DAG Verification Statement
This asset, designated AKDI-PRC-0001, has been physically inspected and verified by DuFort Advisory Group LLC as a Falcontrol Char Marker 425 gas-fired continuous charbroiler system at American Kitchen Delights, Inc.

Verification confirms the presence, manufacturer identification (Fuel Applications Ltd.), model (Char Marker 425), serial number (11-098C), and system configuration based on manufacturer data plate.

The asset has been validated through physical inspection and confirmation of its role within AKDI’s production operations.

This record is issued under DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0061 by DuFort Advisory Group LLC as part of the DAG Asset Registry, establishing documented existence, condition, and operational status at the time of verification.

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