NMFC 116170 - Seal Presses in Boxes | Class 100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Box each seal press with rigid internal bracing so the ram, handle, and base cannot shift; foam-in-place or cut lumber blocks work well for heavy steel frames.
2. Protect machined faces and arbors with caps and rust inhibitor paper, then bag loose tooling or dies and label a parts pouch inside the box.
3. Palletize the boxed unit when over 75 lb; center it on the pallet, add edge protectors, and use two straps in each direction to keep the box square.
4. Quote and tender as NMFC 116170, Class 100; density does not change the class, but accurate outside box dimensions still drive LTL capacity and pricing.

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

• Fixed Class 100 rating reduces reclass risk and unexpected billing, improving margin predictability on routine shop-tool shipments.
• Box-only prep streamlines packing workflows, enabling faster turnarounds and fewer accessorials compared with odd-shaped or bare machinery.
• Non-hazardous status simplifies paperwork and opens up more carrier options, often shortening tender-to-pickup timelines.
• Consistent coding (NMFC 116170) helps procurement benchmark carrier quotes and negotiate sharper LTL rates for recurring seal press moves.