UNSPSC 31151615: Roller or plate top chain

A kind of chain comprised of inner and outer --or top-- plates that provide greater loading capacity and permit higher speed with a single power traction unit.

UNSPSC 31151615 Roller or plate top chain is a Commodity code covering specialized chain products that state and local governments procure for operational inventory, equipment supply, and law enforcement support needs. State and local buyers under this code include municipal purchasing departments, county governments, and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions. The scope encompasses various chain grades and specifications—transport chain, alloy steel chain, galvanized proof coil chain in multiple gauges, and branded proprietary products—procured in quantities typically measured in hundreds of feet to support maintenance, equipment, and operational divisions across municipal and county departments.

Recent activity shows the City of Tampa Purchasing Department (on behalf of Hillsborough County and City of Tampa departments) issued RFQ 26P00328 for chain inventory on May 12, 2026, with quotes due June 15, 2026, specifying six line items of specialized chain products ranging from 3/8 inch transport grade 70 chain to 1/4 inch proof coil zinc chain, with one-year contract terms and FOB destination delivery within five business days. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, issued RFP 061626 for law enforcement equipment on May 12, 2026, with proposals due June 16, 2026, establishing a contracting solution for participating entities across Washington state (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties) and other jurisdictions nationwide. Geographic activity centers on Florida and the Pacific Northwest, with Sourcewell's cooperative structure extending potential reach across multiple states and entity types. The Tampa opportunity reflects straightforward commodity procurement with competitive pricing as the primary evaluation factor and no explicit set-aside designations; Sourcewell's cooperative model allows flexible deployment across thousands of governmental agencies, school districts, and tribal governments.