UNSPSC 31151616: Pintle chain

A type of chain that has links that are approximately U-shaped. The closed end of each link fits into the open end of the next one; a pin holds the two links together.

UNSPSC 31151616 Pintle chain is a Commodity code covering specialized chain products that state and local governments procure for operational inventory, equipment maintenance, and material-handling needs across municipal and county departments. The scope of work under this code encompasses various grades and specifications of chain—including transport-grade, alloy steel, proof coil, and galvanized varieties in sizes ranging from 3/16 inch to 3/8 inch—supplied in quantities typically from 100 to 800 feet per line item. Issuing bodies are primarily municipal purchasing departments and county government units procuring chain on behalf of multiple internal divisions; the City of Tampa Purchasing Department appears as a repeat buyer in recent activity, soliciting chain inventory for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa departments.

Recent opportunities concentrate in Florida, with the City of Tampa issuing RFQ 26P00328 posted May 12, 2026 (due June 15, 2026) seeking six line items of specialized chain with technical specifications including 800 feet of 3/8 inch transport grade 70 chain, 100 feet of 9/32 inch alloy steel grade 100 chain (Gunnebo brand), and multiple proof coil variants in HD galvanized and zinc finishes, with one-year contract awards and FOB Destination delivery within five business days of order. The earlier City of Tampa RFQ 26P00214 (posted March 18, 2026, due April 15, 2026) for hooks and shackles included 316 stainless steel chain and roller chain components among its 20 line items, indicating chain is sometimes solicited alongside complementary rigging hardware. Contracts award by line item or aggregate total with no explicit set-aside designations disclosed; bidders must include shipping and freight in quoted prices and comply with Florida E-Verify requirements and public records law. No other geographic regions show recent activity under this code.