UNSPSC 31142804: Urethane dip molding

Dip molding produced from various urethane compounds

UNSPSC 31142804 Urethane dip molding is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity covers the purchase of injection molding equipment and related manufacturing machinery. The University of Southern Mississippi's Procurement and Contract Services solicited a sealed bid (IFB 3160008023) for a 110-ton electric injection molding machine in April 2026, with response due May 12, 2026, indicating that state and local governments use this code designation for capital equipment acquisitions supporting polymer processing and materials manufacturing operations. The specification scope included strict dimensional, thermal, and operational requirements tied to dedicated processing lab infrastructure. Universities and research institutions appear to be the primary issuing bodies under this code, driven by capital equipment needs for materials science and engineering programs rather than production-scale manufacturing.

The single identified recent opportunity was posted by the University of Southern Mississippi in Mississippi. The specification required the injection molding machine to meet precise technical parameters—a 40mm screw diameter, 171-gram shot size, 800°F maximum barrel temperature, and footprint constraints (179" × 50") to fit within the Mississippi Polymer Institute Processing Lab—with vendor delivery within 16 weeks, one 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 on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Allowed basis with firm pricing and standard payment terms of 2% discount if paid within ten days or net 45 days. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses were noted in the solicitation.