UNSPSC 31102200: Graphite mold castings

Objects formed to or near their desired shape by introducing molten metal into graphite molds

UNSPSC 31102200 Graphite mold castings is a Class code that in current state and local procurement primarily encompasses repair, maintenance, and parts services for industrial pumping equipment rather than the manufacture of graphite castings itself. The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management's May 2026 IFB for comprehensive pump repair and parts replacement across nine pump classifications—including vertical turbine, horizontal split case, submersible, centrifugal, vertical chopper, progressing cavity, piston positive displacement, Watson Marlow, and vacuum and hydraulic pumps—illustrates the actual scope of work being solicited: full-service support including procurement, installation, disassembly, detailed inspection, transportation, repair to original equipment manufacturer standards, reassembly, and startup services. Vendors must operate or have full access to a functional machine shop, field service equipment, and personnel certified in pump shaft alignment, welding, and machinist work, with confined space entry training. The City requires 90 percent of parts supplied within 24 hours and the remaining 10 percent within 72 hours, a one-year warranty on parts and services, and detailed itemized annual reporting. Work must comply with OSHA standards, lockout/tag out procedures, manufacturer safety recommendations, and applicable safety codes; Watson Marlow work requires manufacturer-certified distributors, and Flygt work requires Xylem-certified distributors. Vendors provide their own tools, equipment, and safety equipment and bear costs for inspections and authorized travel for facility verification.

The recent opportunity pool shows municipal water and wastewater authorities as the primary issuing body type under this code. The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management posted its prequalification and IFB notice on May 8, 2026, with a prequalification deadline of May 29, 2026, followed by a formal sealed bid process. No award value or minimum commitment was disclosed. Geographic activity is concentrated in Georgia based on available recent opportunities, though the code's actual application appears narrower than its nominal scope suggests—state and local procurement under this classification focuses on specialized industrial pump services rather than graphite casting procurement.