UNSPSC 31141600: Vacuum moldings

UNSPSC 31141600 Vacuum moldings is a Class code that in recent state and local procurement activity covers the purchase and installation of industrial molding equipment, specifically injection molding machines used in manufacturing and materials-processing environments. State and local buyers under this code include higher-education institutions operating dedicated manufacturing and polymer-processing facilities. The scope of work extends beyond the equipment itself to include delivery, installation, operator training, warranty coverage, and ongoing technical support — buyers specify strict dimensional and operational tolerances to fit equipment within constrained lab or production spaces and require vendors to meet delivery lead times, on-site familiarization, and multi-day training protocols.

The University of Southern Mississippi's Procurement and Contract Services posted an IFB (Solicitation 3160008023, BID 26-41) on April 26, 2026, for a single 110-ton electric injection molding machine to be delivered to the Mississippi Polymer Institute Processing Lab by May 12, 2026. The machine must accept 14" x 14" x 16" molds, operate with a 40mm screw and 171-gram shot size at barrel temperatures to 800F, fit a footprint of 179" x 50", and pass through doorways of 82" height by 70" width. The contract calls for delivery within 16 weeks of award, one full day of installation and familiarization, three days of onsite or online training, a minimum one-year warranty, and lifetime online and on-call technical support. No contract value or budget range was disclosed. F.O.B. Destination Freight Allowed pricing applies, with payment terms of 2% discount if paid within ten days or net 45 days.