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[ View/Ask ]This listing is for a vintage American Optical Corporation (AO) industrial optical inspection lighting system with accessories.
✅ Both light units power on and function correctly, as shown.
Included:
- American Optical adjustable inspection illuminator
- OFF / LO / MED / HI settings
- Articulating arm and clamp head
- AO condenser / optical projection light module
- Optical mounts and bases
- Associated components shown in photos
This system was originally used for precision inspection, microscopy, manufacturing quality control, and laboratory work. Built with heavy cast housings and professional-grade electronics — far superior to modern plastic inspection lights.
Condition:
- Vintage industrial equipment
- Power tested and lights operate as intended
- Cosmetic wear consistent with age and professional use
- Sold as-is due to vintage nature
Ideal For:
- Optical inspection
- Tool & die shops
- Electronics inspection
- Macro photography
- Educational labs
- Vintage industrial equipment collectors
Hard-to-find American Optical equipment in working condition.
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
📍 103 Canoy Ln, Clemson, SC 29631
📞 864-654-9144
📧 store3497@theupsstore.com
🌐 https://www.theupsstore.com/3497
(They pack, palletize, and ship at buyer expense. Buyer must arrange pickup directly.)
PakMail – Seneca, SC
📍 1085 Old Clemson Hwy, Suite E, Seneca, SC
📞 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, transport, and shipping costs are paid by the buyer.
Inspection of Auction items by appointment only.
Clemson University may require a bid deposit.
PayMac handles all payments for Clemson University.
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.