LANCE INDUSTRIES LT-60 VACUUM TUMBLER / MARINATION SYSTEM

DAG Asset ID: AKDI-PRC-0002
DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0064
Manufacturer: Lance Industries – Allenton, Wisconsin, USA
Model: LT-60
Asset Type: Food Processing Equipment – Vacuum Tumbler / Protein Marination System
Location: American Kitchen Delights, Inc. – Harvey, IL
Verification Status: Verified – Installed / Operational (Verified by DuFort Advisory Group LLC)
Category: Processing – Protein Treatment / Marination
Customer Program Supported:
Primary: AKDI Core Production
Secondary: Protein Processing / Prepared Foods

Manufacturer Details
Lance Industries is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in food processing equipment, particularly systems used for marination, tumbling, and protein conditioning.

Their tumbling systems are widely used in meat and prepared food production environments to improve product consistency, flavor absorption, and yield.

Asset Type
Vacuum tumbler system designed for marinating, tenderizing, and conditioning protein products through controlled rotation and agitation.

Asset Overview
This asset is a Lance Industries LT-60 vacuum tumbler installed at AKDI.

The unit consists of a horizontal rotating drum mounted on a support frame, with an integrated control panel and sealed chamber designed for batch processing.

The system is used to tumble protein products under controlled conditions, allowing for even distribution of marinades and improved product texture and moisture retention.

This unit serves as a core upstream processing asset, supporting value-added protein preparation prior to cooking or finishing operations.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Lance Industries

Model: LT-60

Serial Number: LT-04958

System Type: Vacuum tumbler / marination system

Configuration: Horizontal rotating drum with sealed chamber

Construction: Stainless steel drum with industrial support frame

Control System: Integrated control panel (manual/automated operation)

Operation Type: Batch processing

Capacity Class: Mid-size industrial tumbler (exact capacity requires confirmation)

Functional Description
The tumbler rotates product within a sealed drum, allowing marinade or brine to be evenly distributed through mechanical agitation.

In vacuum mode, the system enhances absorption by removing air from the product structure, improving penetration and consistency.

The system supports:

  • Protein marination and seasoning

  • Tenderization and texture improvement

  • Moisture retention and yield enhancement

  • Pre-processing prior to cooking or finishing

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

Unit is in maintained industrial condition with normal wear consistent with production use.

Manufacturer data plate is clearly legible and confirms model (LT-60) and serial number (LT-04958).

Drum structure, support frame, and control interface have been visually verified.

Unit is considered operational and suitable for active production use.

Use Case Applications

  • Poultry marination

  • Beef and protein conditioning

  • Prepared food processing

  • Value-added product development

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

Ownership designation: American Kitchen Delights, Inc.

Valuation Reference

Fair Market Value (FMV): $12,000 – $28,000
Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV): $8,000 – $20,000
Forced Liquidation Value (FLV): $4,000 – $12,000

Valuation supported by:

  • U.S.-manufactured industrial processing equipment

  • Protein marination and vacuum tumbling capability

  • Mid-size production capacity classification

  • Verified operational condition

  • Integration within production workflow

DAG Verification Statement
This asset, designated AKDI-PRC-0002, has been physically inspected and verified by DuFort Advisory Group LLC as a Lance Industries LT-60 vacuum tumbler system at American Kitchen Delights, Inc.

Verification confirms the presence, manufacturer identification (Lance Industries), model (LT-60), and serial number (LT-04958) based on the manufacturer data plate.

The asset has been validated through physical inspection and confirmation of its role within AKDI’s production operations, specifically in protein marination and pre-processing.

This record is issued under DAG Certificate ID: DAG-2026-0064 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