UNSPSC 31142102: Thermoplastic dip molding insert

Object insert made of thermoplastic that has been dip molded

UNSPSC 31142102 Thermoplastic dip molding insert is a Commodity code that identifies a narrow product category—protective coatings and inserts applied to metal or substrate components through thermoplastic dip-molding processes. State and local governments procure these inserts primarily as components in equipment maintenance, tool protection, and utility infrastructure projects; the inserts serve to extend equipment life, improve grip or handling characteristics, or provide corrosion and impact resistance on handles, fasteners, or mounting hardware. Issuing bodies include county public works departments, municipal utilities, transit authorities, and school district facilities management offices, though the code also appears in state transportation and water-system procurement. The product is typically sourced as a component within larger equipment or tool purchases rather than as a standalone commodity.

The source provides no recent state and local contract opportunities tagged to UNSPSC 31142102. Without posted solicitations, geographic concentration and representative recent activity cannot be characterized. Firms pursuing this code should monitor cooperative purchasing portals and municipal procurement databases for opportunities bundled with tool, equipment, or utility infrastructure contracts, and consider expanding search scope to parent Family or Class codes if activity under the Commodity code remains limited.