UNSPSC 31142801: Plastic or plastisol dip molding

Dip molding produced from various plastic or plasticizer compounds

UNSPSC 31142801 Plastic or plastisol dip molding is a Commodity code that captures the procurement of injection molding equipment and related manufacturing machinery by state and local institutions. The recent solicitation activity under this code reflects purchases of specialized industrial equipment rather than dip-molded components or finished goods; state and local buyers—primarily higher-education institutions—use this code when acquiring molding machines, ancillary processing equipment, and associated technical services including installation, training, and warranty coverage. The scope encompasses equipment procurement with firm pricing, delivery commitments, and comprehensive vendor support obligations.

The University of Southern Mississippi's Procurement and Contract Services posted an IFB (Solicitation Number 3160008023, RFx #3160008023) on April 26, 2026, for a 110-ton electric injection molding machine meeting detailed technical specifications for the Mississippi Polymer Institute Processing Lab, with bids due May 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CT. The solicitation required vendors to meet strict performance criteria including a 40mm screw diameter, 171-gram shot size, maximum barrel temperatures of 800 degrees Fahrenheit, and a footprint of 179 inches by 50 inches, along with delivery within 16 weeks, one full day of installation and familiarization, three days of training, a minimum one-year warranty, and lifetime technical support. Award was to be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications under F.O.B. Destination Freight Allowed terms with 2% discount for payment within ten days or net 45 days. No contract value was disclosed in the available documentation, and no set-aside designations were noted.