UNSPSC 31402002: General gasket

In piping, a Gasket is sealing material placed between connecting flanges to create a static seal. This will maintain the leakage-proof sealing in all operating conditions. Different types of gaskets are used to achieve leakproof sealing between the pipe flanges.

UNSPSC 31402002 General gasket (Commodity) covers elastomeric sealing components that state and local governments procure for water infrastructure, piping systems, and equipment assembly. The City of Tampa's recent RFQ for 16-inch EPDM locking gaskets designed for ductile iron pipe illustrates the category's practical focus: municipalities source gaskets as consumable replacement parts and maintenance supplies for water distribution networks, treatment facilities, and municipal utility systems. Issuing bodies under this code include municipal water departments and utilities managing pressurized piping networks, with water-system maintenance and replacement representing the primary driver for procurement activity.

The City of Tampa issued RFQ 26-P-00390 on June 15, 2026, with a response deadline of June 18, 2026, seeking quotes on ten 16-inch locking gaskets with pricing valid for sixty days and FOB Destination delivery including shipping. The solicitation required electronic submission through OpenGov, proof of insurance prior to award, and compliance with Florida's E-Verify employment verification. The source reflects limited geographic and issuing-body detail; available recent opportunities show municipal water departments as the primary buyer segment under this code.