NMFC 116340 - Can Closing & Seamer Machines | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Bolt the can seamer or header to a skid or steel base, then block and brace the frame. Remove or lock seaming heads and guard delicate tooling with foam and caps.
2. Crate for LTL: build a rigid crate, add shock indicators, and mark upright arrows. Use edge protectors and stretch wrap, and secure power cords and control panels.
3. Publish true handling points: tag fork pockets and lift eyes, note center of gravity, and add Do Not Tip labels. Include photos and dimensions of the packed unit.
4. Before pickup, drain lubricants if required, tighten transport locks, and list NMFC 116340 on the BOL with Class N/A. Provide total weight including base and crate.

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

• Faster quoting and fewer reclass debates by citing a clear NMFC entry for can closing and seaming machinery.
• Lower damage risk on precision seaming heads and chucks through crate-and-brace packaging, reducing downtime on filling lines.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and helps avoid hazmat surcharges, improving LTL rate competitiveness.
• Clean documentation (NMFC 116340, packed dims, handling notes) minimizes exceptions and unexpected accessorials at delivery.