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[ View/Ask ]This auction is for a large industrial / laboratory high-vacuum system assembly, as shown in the photos. The system includes a stainless steel vacuum chamber, Veeco vacuum gauges and control panel, CVC vacuum pump components, associated plumbing, valves, wiring, and a steel support frame.
The system appears to be a custom or integrated setup originally used for high-vacuum research or processing applications, such as coating, deposition, or experimental materials work.
⚠️ No functional testing has been performed.
Power-up status, vacuum generation, pump operation, gauge accuracy, wiring integrity, chamber sealing, and system safety have not been verified.
Included:
- Vacuum chamber with viewport (as shown)
- Veeco vacuum gauge/control panel
- CVC-branded vacuum pump component
- Additional pumps, plumbing, valves, wiring, and controls shown
- Steel frame and work surface
- No manuals, software, spare parts, tooling, or accessories included unless shown
Condition:
- Industrial/laboratory surplus equipment
- Cosmetic wear consistent with age and outdoor storage
- Wiring and components appear incomplete or disconnected in areas
- Functional condition unknown
- Sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS
- Buyer responsible for any inspection, repair, relocation, or compliance with safety regulations
Alternate Uses
Materials science or physics research, vacuum system refurbishment, thin-film or coating system rebuild, engineering or vacuum-technology training, parts salvage (gauges, pumps, flanges, chamber), educational demonstrations, industrial art or display installation, museum or historical research equipment, or custom experimental system development.
(Not intended for immediate operational use without inspection, repair, and proper certification.)
Removal / Shipping Options
The buyer is responsible for all packing, loading, shipping, and transportation arrangements. The surplus office does not ship or provide loading assistance.
Local Pickup
Pickup by buyer or an authorized third-party carrier is permitted.
Local Packing & Shipping Vendors (Buyer Must Coordinate Directly)
UPS Store – Clemson, SC
📍 103 Canoy Ln, Clemson, SC 29631
📞 864-654-9144
📧 store3497@theupsstore.com
🌐 https://www.theupsstore.com/3497
PakMail – Seneca, SC
📍 1085 Old Clemson Hwy, Suite E, Seneca, SC 29672
📞 864-654-1717
📧 us806@pakmail.com
🌐 https://www.pakmailofseneca.com
Note: The university will release items to UPS Store or PakMail once the buyer provides written authorization. All packing, rigging, transport, and shipping costs are the buyer’s responsibility.
Inspection of Auction items by appointment only.
Clemson University may require a bid deposit.
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Acceptable forms of payment are: Wire Transfer or Credit Card.
NO CASH, CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Payment for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days after notice of award.
Clemson University will charge a sales tax of 7%. The tax rate will be calculated at the time of bidding.
A Buyers Premium of 10.5% may be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction for payment collections.
All sales are final. Public Processing will notify buyer of receipt of payment via email.
The successful bidder will be responsible for pick-up of item(s) from the agency's premises. Pick-up must occur within ten (10) business days after notification of award. The notice of award, payment receipt, and personal identification must be presented at time of pick-up, or the item will not be released.
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.