UNSPSC 31402001: General jointing gasket

A jointing gasket is a type of gasket that is used to provide a tight seal between two mating surfaces that have irregular or non-parallel surfaces. They are typically made from materials such as rubber, cork, or fiber and can be cut or molded to fit the shape of the mating surfaces. Jointing gaskets are designed to compress and fill the gaps between the mating surfaces, which creates a seal that prevents the leakage of fluids or gases. They can be used in various applications where a tight seal is required, including in pipe fittings, flanges, and valve bonnets.

The assembly of components (eg-flanges, bolts, gaskets etc.) required to join two or more items of process equipment and to prevent leakage.

UNSPSC 31402001 General jointing gasket is a Commodity code covering elastomeric seals and gaskets for water infrastructure and pipeline systems. State and local governments procure these components primarily for water distribution networks, where they seal connections in ductile iron pipe (DIP) and similar systems. The work involves supplying standardized gasket assemblies—typically EPDM or similar material—in specific sizes (commonly 16-inch) that lock onto pipe couplings to prevent leakage. Issuing bodies under this code include municipal water utilities and state transportation departments; the City of Tampa and Utah Department of Transportation are recent solicitors.

The code shows activity across the Mountain West and Southeast, with documented recent opportunities in Utah and Florida. The City of Tampa issued RFQ 26P00390 on June 15, 2026 (due June 18, 2026) requesting ten 16-inch EPDM locking gaskets for American DIP, to be delivered FOB Destination with pricing valid for sixty days. The Utah Department of Transportation posted a sole source notice (UDOT20260269CNSS) on May 13, 2026 (comment period closed May 19, 2026) for a 3-Layer Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) System, indicating procurement of specialized composite gasket or sealing components where UDOT determined competitive bidding was impractical. Both solicitations reflect standard municipal procurement patterns: water departments and DOTs source these items as replacement or maintenance components for existing infrastructure, with typical order volumes in the single- to low-double-digit range of individual gasket units.