UNSPSC 27131513: Pneumatic file

A handle-shaped tool designed to hold file bit inserts that can be in several forms. The device makes the file bit move automatically backwards and forwards.

UNSPSC 27131513 Pneumatic file is a Commodity code that sees minimal relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. The code nominally describes hand tools for filing, yet the recent opportunities posted under this classification overwhelmingly consist of roadway construction, bridge replacement, building demolition, park improvements, and pavement maintenance—none of which align with pneumatic filing tools. The single exception is a January 2026 Galveston County, Texas equipment solicitation (ITB 26-085) for a pneumatic roller, which is a compaction machine for road construction, not a pneumatic file. The mismatch between the code's abstract scope and the work actually being bought suggests either inconsistent UNSPSC tagging by state and local procurement offices or that the code is rarely used for its intended purpose in this market segment.

The issuing bodies posting under this code span county departments (Galveston County), city transportation and public works departments (Union City, Brownsville, Fairburn, Marietta, Conroe, Santa Clara County, Orange County), transit and infrastructure authorities (Atlanta Beltline), school districts (Berrien County Board of Education), and regional water and parks agencies (City of Lavonia, City of Stone Mountain). Activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Florida, with additional work in California and Texas. No recent opportunities reflect actual pneumatic filing equipment procurement, making this code impractical as a targeting vehicle for vendors offering hand tools or pneumatic filing devices. The code shows no relevant activity worth pursuing for typical pneumatic file suppliers.