NMFC 117220 - Dairy/Cheese Machinery NOI | Class 125

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Pack each unit in a rigid box or fully enclosed crate, adding blocking and bracing around pumps, mixers, homogenizers, and CIP skids to prevent vibration during LTL handling.
2. Protect sanitary and washdown surfaces: cap all tri-clamp ports, wrap stainless zones with VCI film, and use moisture barriers with desiccant to reduce corrosion risk.
3. Mark lift points and center of gravity on the crate; include a packing list and label as “Dairy Machinery NOI – NMFC 117220 – Class 125” for quick terminal identification.
4. Remove loose accessories (valves, gauges, small motors) and bag them inside the crate; add shock indicators or tip-n-tell devices for high-value processing modules.

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

• Fixed Class 125 simplifies quoting and budgeting for dairy equipment moves, reducing surprises from density-based reclassifications.
• Proper boxing or crating protects polished stainless and sanitary finishes, cutting damage rates and downstream cleaning or replacement costs.
• Clear NMFC identification speeds terminal processing and lowers the risk of inspection holds, leading to faster transit and fewer accessorials.
• Compliance with Class 125 packaging expectations reduces reclass fees and claims, improving total landed cost for plant installs or line upgrades.