UNSPSC 31142903: Mold to color injection molding

Injection molded component consisting of various plastic materials with the addition of a pigment to achieve a specified color during molding.

UNSPSC 31142903 Mold to color injection molding is a Commodity code covering injection molding equipment and related machinery used for plastic part production. State and local procurement activity under this code centers on the acquisition of injection molding machines—capital equipment purchases by educational institutions and manufacturing support entities seeking to establish or expand molding capabilities. The issuing bodies are primarily higher-education procurement offices acquiring specialized manufacturing equipment for academic or research programs.

The University of Southern Mississippi's Procurement and Contract Services posted a sealed-bid opportunity (Solicitation 3160008023, due May 12, 2026) for a 110-ton electric injection molding machine to be installed in the Mississippi Polymer Institute Processing Lab, with strict technical specifications including a 40mm screw diameter, 171-gram shot size, and maximum barrel temperatures of 800 degrees Fahrenheit, along with vendor-provided installation, training, warranty, and lifetime technical support. The geographic footprint for this code appears limited to Mississippi based on recent posted activity.