UNSPSC 31171536: Insert bearing

Bearing designed to be mounted into housing.

UNSPSC 31171536 Insert bearing (Commodity) covers mechanical fastening and coupling components that state and local governments procure for facility maintenance, water treatment operations, and equipment repair. Recent solicitations show procurement of ball valves, actuators, and associated installation hardware—items that fall under the broader bearing and seal category but are actually being bought as complete valve assemblies and replacement parts rather than discrete insert bearings alone. The code sees activity from utility agencies and county facilities departments managing plant operations and maintenance inventories.

West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) posted an RFQ in August 2026 for the purchase and installation of motor-operated metal-seated raw water ball valves at its Water Treatment Plant in Austin, Texas, requiring removal of existing equipment, installation of DeZURIK VBL AWWA valves with AUMA modulating actuators, and commissioning support, with quotes due September 2, 2026. San Bernardino County Project & Facilities Management issued an ITB in May 2026 for over 500 line items of parts and supplies supporting facility maintenance, including motors, pumps, and plumbing materials, with a response deadline of June 19, 2026. Recent activity concentrates in Texas and California; the code shows sparse representation in state and local procurement records overall, with only two substantive opportunities in the most recent submission window.