NMFC 118700 - Gin Saw Cylinders | Class 77.5

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Cradle the shaft with V-blocks or foam saddles inside a box or crate, and protect the saw teeth with edge guards or plywood rings so the blades cannot bite through packaging.
2. Oil the metal and add VCI wrap plus desiccants to prevent rust; seal boxes tightly or use a lag-bolted crate if the cylinder length exceeds standard pallet depth.
3. Bolt the assembly to a skid or through the crate base to stop roll and shift; mark center of gravity and lift points for safe forklift handling.
4. List NMFC 118700, Class 77.5 on the BOL and note packaging (box or crate). Request non-stack or top-load only if teeth or shaft ends could be damaged.

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

• Predictable pricing: Fixed Class 77.5 reduces reclass risk and helps you quote LTL lanes with confidence.
• Faster tendering: Non-hazardous machinery part means simpler paperwork and fewer carrier restrictions.
• Lower claims: Proper crating and blade guarding cut damage rates, protecting high-value cotton gin uptime during peak harvest.
• Smarter consolidation: Multiple cylinders secured in one engineered crate can improve cube efficiency and reduce per-unit freight cost.