UNSPSC 41114629: Heat distortion tester

A tester that tests the degree of deformation when applying the heat to determine the stability following the temperature change on plastic, electric wire and rubber product.

UNSPSC 41114629 Heat distortion tester is a Commodity code representing testing and diagnostic equipment for materials science applications. State and local governments rarely purchase heat distortion testers directly under this code; the recent opportunities reveal a mismatch between the nominal code scope and actual buying patterns. Instead, the opportunities posted under this code span laboratory information management systems, spectrophotometer replacements, oil analysis and transformer testing services, meter test boards, materials testing and inspection services for construction, and fatigue testing systems. These are functionally distinct product categories and service lines that fall across multiple UNSPSC families, suggesting classification inconsistency in the underlying procurement notices rather than a coherent market segment for heat distortion testers. The issuing bodies include state health agencies (Texas Department of State Health Services), county public health departments (Santa Clara County), municipal utilities (City of Ocala Electric Utility, Lubbock Power & Light), county transportation authorities (Broward County Transportation Department), cities (Tampa, Orlando, Waterford, Palm Bay), university systems (Texas A&M, Lamar), and specialized districts (Harris County Toll Road Authority). No repeat buyers appear under this code's recent activity.

Geographic spread covers Florida (Tampa, Orlando, Palm Bay, Waterford), Texas (DSHS South Texas Laboratory, Lubbock, Lamar University, Texas A&M), Oregon (Marion County), and California (Santa Clara County). Representative recent opportunities include Marion County, Oregon's ITB for laboratory testing services and phlebotomy due July 24, 2026; Texas DSHS's IFB for laboratory equipment repair and maintenance for sterilization and washing systems due July 6, 2026 with historical annual value of $25,050 to $40,000; and the City of Ocala's RFP for a Three-Phase Meter Test Board due April 30, 2026. The code shows low relevant activity — no current opportunities explicitly solicit heat distortion testers or equipment meaningfully aligned with that commodity description. Bidders pursuing work under UNSPSC 41114629 should verify actual commodity classification against the detailed RFP scope before investing in qualification efforts.