NMFC 117260 - Cheese or Milk Vats | Class 100-150

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the exact NMFC sub-item and packaging. Cheese or milk vats typically rate within Class 100–150; verify whether your shipment is boxed or crated to select the correct class.
2. Protect sanitary stainless surfaces: cap all ports, bag interior cavities, line crates with clean poly sheeting, and avoid sawdust or loose wood inside the product area.
3. Disassemble delicate parts like agitators, valves, sight glasses, and sensors. Pack them in a labeled inner box and brace the main vessel with blocking, bands, and foam to prevent shell deformation.
4. Plan handling and footprint: use a 4-way entry skid, mark center-of-gravity and no-lift points, and add shock/tip indicators. Provide outer crate dimensions and weight for accurate LTL quotes.

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

• Correct NMFC selection within the 100–150 range helps prevent reclass fees and delays, especially where the sub-class can depend on packaging and configuration.
• Purpose-built crating reduces damage risk to sanitary finishes and fittings, cutting claim exposure and keeping dairy equipment deployment timelines on track.
• Kitting accessories inside the main crate avoids loose-piece surcharges, shortens dock handling time, and simplifies proof-of-delivery checks.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier availability and streamlines routing, enabling faster quotes and more predictable LTL rates for machinery freight.