Large Vacuum Chamber (PLEASE NOTE - FIRM INSPECT & REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS)

Description

(USED) Large Vacuum Chamber Per the selling department, the thermal/vacuum space environment simulator maintains pressures below 1.3 mPa (10-5 torr) and can achieve and maintain temperatures between -100 °C and 200 °C (liquid nitrogen shroud and 1000W solar simulation lamps). This cylindrical vacuum chamber (2m x 3m) provides ample space for spacecraft hardware and instrumentation. (high vacuum pump: Varian HS-20 Diffusion pump). Per the selling department - there is no way to get an actual weight of the chamber; however, they estimate anywhere from 1,000 - 2,000 lbs. ***** PLEASE NOTE: Per the selling department, the chamber was in working condition a year ago; however, it has not been used since. The department has detailed that a forklift, at minimum, will be required to remove this item. NO LOADING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION. This item is SOLD AS IS. No warranty expressed or implied. All rigging and moving expenses are the sole responsibility of the buyer. There is a bay door that opens to loading area. PLEASE NOTE: All rigging and removal efforts must be between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, during the stated removal dates and times. ****** INSPECTION - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – Monday – Friday between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm CST, during the time the auction is actively running. 24 - Hours’ Notice Required for Appointment. NO SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. ****** REMOVAL BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – Friday, May 15, 2026 – Thursday, May 21, 2026 (WEEKDAYS ONLY – NO WEEKENDS), between 9:00 AM CST – 3:00 PM CST. 24 - Hours’ Notice Required for Appointment. NO SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. ****** PLEASE EMAIL PROPERTY@UA.EDU OR CALL 205-348-7501 TO SET UP APPOINTMENT PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL. ***** PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS: ***** There are set INSPECTION and REMOVAL times. APPOINTMENTS MUST BE MADE FOR BOTH. There will be ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS. Please ensure that you are able to meet the Inspection and Removal requirements prior to bidding on this item. ***** WINNING BIDDER MUST COMPLETE PAPERWORK AND OBTAIN BILL OF SALE AT Property & Inventory Management: 1115 14th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, AND THEN PICK UP THE AUCTION ITEM AT UA Bureau of Mines Building 4, 606 Margaret Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, during the set Removal dates and times. Please allow sufficient time to complete the paperwork AND make it to UA Bureau of Mines Building 4 by the set removal date/time. You MUST show the actual paper copy of the Bill of Sale that you receive from Property & Inventory Management. ***** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PICTURE(S) MAY BE A PART OF THE DESCRIPTION BUT CAN ONLY BE RELIED UPON AS A REASONABLE REPRESENTATION OF THE ITEM LISTED. PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF PROPERTY IS ENCOURAGED AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. ***** THIS ITEM MUST BE PICKED UP AT ONE OF THE REMOVAL DATES & TIMES PROVIDED --- NO EXCEPTIONS. Failure to do so will result in default of the auction at 3:30 PM CST on 05/21/2026. Your GovDeals account will be locked, and the item will be offered to the 2nd highest bidder or re- listed. GovDeals reserves the right to charge the default bidder 40% of the winning bid when an item is defaulted. UA does not pack or ship. There are several local companies that can provide packing/shipping services.