NMFC 105360 – Furnace Salamanders & Ladle Skulls | Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List NMFC 105360 and Class 50 on the BOL with the description “Furnace Salamanders or Ladle Skulls, in packages” to avoid reclass or billing disputes.
2. Use rugged packaging: heavy-duty pallets or crates, steel or wood bins, and wide steel banding. Add edge protectors and wrap to contain chips and scale.
3. Center the weight and keep no overhang. Provide forklift entry on two sides and verify exact gross weight; these dense pieces can exceed pallet ratings quickly.
4. Choose LTL for palletized lots headed to recyclers or mills; move oversize or un-cratable lumps via flatbed or TL with blocking and bracing instructions.

Note: All classifications are subject to Item 170. Verify with official NMFC publications for the most current requirements.

• Fixed Class 50 lowers cost per hundredweight on dense metal byproducts, improving scrap-to-revenue margins.
• Simple, non-density rating reduces reclass fees and quote variance, streamlining procurement and freight auditing.
• Non-hazardous designation avoids hazmat surcharges and broadens carrier acceptance for foundry-to-recycler lanes.
• Package compliance cuts claim risk from sharp, irregular edges, preserving carrier relationships and on-time throughput.