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Auction Started
May 5, 2026 02:43 PM MDT
Auction Ends
May 19, 2026 01:00 PM MDT
This auction might extend
Pick-up Location
Clemson University Surplus and Receiving
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Shipping
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Description
Condition: SEE DESCRIPTION

Available for auction is a Lawson-Hemphill CTT (Constant Tension Tester), a precision laboratory instrument designed for measuring yarn/tension performance and elongation under controlled conditions.

  • Manufacturer: Lawson-Hemphill Inc.
  • Model: CTT (Constant Tension Tester)
  • Power: 115 VAC
  • Function: Yarn tension and elongation testing system
  • Features: Digital speed display, adjustable tension system with weighted arm, input/output rollers, electronic controls, length counter, and integrated guide system

This unit is used in textile labs, yarn manufacturing, and research environments for quality control and material analysis.


Condition

  • Unit powers on and appears operational (digital displays active and responsive)
  • Controls, rollers, and feed system visible and intact
  • Includes tension weight, guide assemblies, and mounted components
  • Normal cosmetic wear from institutional use
  • No comprehensive functional or calibration testing performed
  • Sold as shown in photos

Key Features

  • Constant tension testing capability
  • Digital speed and length measurement display
  • Adjustable tension weight system
  • Precision feed rollers and yarn guides
  • Electronic control panel with run/stop/jog functions
  • Industrial laboratory-grade build

Ideal Uses

  • Textile and yarn testing laboratories
  • Fiber research and development
  • Manufacturing quality control
  • University textile programs
  • Materials testing environments

Alternate Uses

  • Precision filament or wire feed testing
  • Custom tension-controlled processing system
  • Engineering or lab training equipment
  • Parts salvage (rollers, motors, electronics, controls)
  • Specialized fabrication or research setup

Important Notes

  • Calibration status unknown
  • May require setup or calibration prior to use
  • Buyer responsible for verifying compatibility and application
  • Sold AS IS, WHERE IS with no warranties

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)

UPS Store – Clemson, SC
📍 103 Canoy Ln, Clemson, SC 29631
📞 864-654-9144
📧 store3497@theupsstore.com
🌐 https://www.theupsstore.com/3497
(They pack and ship at buyer expense. Buyer must arrange pickup directly.)

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, 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.