UNSPSC 31133701: Friction material powdered metal and metal alloy

Various sinterable metal powders combined with friction enhancing materials used to produce a product with high coefficients of friction

UNSPSC 31133701 Friction material powdered metal and metal alloy is a Commodity code that shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The four most recent opportunities posted under this code since May 2026—from Hillsborough County (Florida), Colorado Department of Corrections (twice), and Los Angeles Superior Court—concern mobile welding services, coiled aluminum for license plate production, and pallet rack wire decking, none of which represent friction materials, powdered metals, or metal alloys as typically understood. The code appears to be misapplied to these solicitations, and state and local buyers do not appear to be actively procuring the product class this code nominally describes.

No representative procurement activity exists under this code for business development purposes. Buyers encountering this UNSPSC designation should verify coding accuracy with the issuing jurisdiction before investing pursuit resources, as the recent activity does not reflect the commodity's intended scope.