UNSPSC 31143103: Thermoplastic gas assisted injection finished molding assembly

Assembly produced from multiple gas assisted injection molded parts manufactured from thermoplastic resins, possibly including other components, and then finished using various materials and processes such as painting, plating and the like

UNSPSC 31143103 Thermoplastic gas assisted injection finished molding assembly, a Commodity code, covers injection molding equipment and components that state and local institutions procure for manufacturing and research operations. The University of Southern Mississippi's recent sealed-bid solicitation for a 110-ton electric injection molding machine illustrates the practical scope: the university sought equipment meeting precise technical specifications—14" × 14" × 16" mold capacity, 40mm screw diameter, 171-gram shot size, 800°F maximum barrel temperature—sized and configured to fit within a specific lab facility and pass through existing doorways. The work encompasses not only the equipment itself but also installation, training, warranty, and technical support bundled into the procurement. Educational institutions, particularly those with polymer science and materials research programs, are the primary issuing bodies under this code; the sourcing reflects capital equipment purchases for academic and laboratory use rather than commercial production volumes.

The University of Southern Mississippi posted its injection molding machine IFB (Sealed Bid 3160008023) on April 26, 2026, with a response deadline of May 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT. The solicitation required F.O.B. Destination pricing, a delivery lead time not exceeding 16 weeks, one day of installation and familiarization, three days of training, a minimum one-year warranty, and lifetime technical support. The university reserved award to the lowest responsible bidder and indicated that additional specifications and terms were available through its procurement website. No contract value, set-aside designations, or incumbent vendor information was disclosed. Activity under this code appears limited; the source identifies only a single recent state or local opportunity, suggesting the code captures a narrow and infrequent procurement category within higher education and specialized research contexts.