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Auction Started
Apr 7, 2026 01:54 PM MDT
Auction Ends
Apr 21, 2026 01:00 PM MDT
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Clemson University Surplus and Receiving
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Description
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Description

Offered is a Fisher Scientific Isotemp laboratory incubator / heated chamber, Model 3531.

โœ… Unit powers on and displays temperature
โœ… Heating function responds (see display photos)

This unit was removed from service in a working environment. No calibration or extended testing has been performed, and it is being sold as surplus equipment.

Specifications (from nameplate):

  • Manufacturer: Fisher Scientific
  • Series: Isotemp
  • Model: 3531
  • Voltage: 115V
  • Phase: Single phase
  • Approx. manufacture date: March 2011
  • UL listed laboratory equipment

Features:

  • Digital temperature controller
  • Glass inner viewing door
  • Solid insulated outer door
  • Multiple stainless steel shelves
  • Heavy steel laboratory cabinet construction

Condition:

  • Powers on; temperature display active
  • Interior appears clean
  • Cosmetic wear consistent with laboratory use
  • No guarantees regarding calibration, accuracy, or long-term operation
  • Sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS

Applications: Laboratory incubation, material conditioning, electronics drying, curing, educational lab use, and general controlled-temperature applications.

โœ… Alternate / Secondary Uses (Beyond Traditional Lab Incubation)

๐Ÿ”ง Electronics & Manufacturing

  • Drying moisture-sensitive electronic components
  • PCB (printed circuit board) drying after cleaning or rework
  • Gentle heat curing for conformal coatings
  • Pre-heating parts prior to soldering or assembly
  • Thermal aging or burn-in testing (non-critical applications)

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Industrial / Shop Applications

  • Adhesive, epoxy, and sealant curing
  • Plastic, rubber, or composite part conditioning
  • Powder coating pre-heat or post-cure support
  • Tool and fixture warming for precision assembly
  • Degassing or moisture reduction of materials

๐Ÿงช Quality Control & Testing

  • Stability testing of components or materials
  • Temperature conditioning before measurement
  • Environmental consistency testing
  • Process validation or R&D prototyping

๐Ÿ“ Small Business / Maker / Prototype Use

  • 3D printing filament drying (PLA, ABS, Nylon, PETG)
  • Resin or silicone curing
  • Small-batch product processing
  • Mold warm-up or controlled curing chamber

๐ŸŽ“ Education & Training

  • University and technical school labs
  • Engineering or materials science demonstrations
  • Training equipment for lab procedures
  • Research prep or sample conditioning

๐Ÿงฐ Specialty / Niche Uses

  • Hygroscopic material drying
  • Calibration warm-up chamber
  • Controlled heat storage for instruments or sensors
  • Restoration work for moisture-sensitive items (non-archival)
Not intended for food preparation, medical sterilization, or explosive/flammable materials.

Removal / Shipping Options

The buyer is responsible for all packing, shipping, and transportation arrangements. The surplus office does not ship items.

Local Pickup

Pickup by buyer or authorized third party is permitted.

Local Packing & Shipping Vendors (Buyer Must Coordinate Directly)

You may contact either of the following local pack-and-ship providers:

UPS Store – Clemson, SC
๐Ÿ“ 103 Canoy Ln, Clemson, SC 29631
๐Ÿ“ž 864-654-9144
๐Ÿ“ง store3497@theupsstore.com
๐ŸŒ https://www.theupsstore.com/3497

(They pack, palletize, and ship at buyer expense. Buyer must arrange pickup directly.)

PakMail – Seneca, SC
๐Ÿ“ 1085 Old Clemson Hwy, Suite E, Seneca, SC
๐Ÿ“ž 864-654-1717
๐Ÿ“ง us806@pakmail.com
๐ŸŒ https://www.pakmailofseneca.com

Note: The university will release items to UPS Store or PakMail once the buyer provides written authorization. All packing, transport, and shipping costs are paid by the buyer.

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Pick-up hours, by appointment only, are normally Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00PM EST except for university holidays or noted otherwise. Most surplus property is located at Clemson University Surplus and Receiving 108 Perimeter Rd Clemson SC 29634 but some items may be at other university locations across the state of South Carolina.