NMFC 124255 - Boxed or Crated Dampeners | Class 92.5–100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the correct subclass within Class 92.5–100 by checking the current NMFC notes for dampeners; selection often hinges on packaging (boxed vs. crated) and construction details.
2. Choose packaging based on mass and fragility: a single automotive harmonic balancer may ride safely in a double-wall box with molded foam, while multiple industrial vibration dampers should be braced in a wood crate.
3. Protect functional surfaces: cap bores and threads, wrap rubber or elastomer elements to prevent compression, fill voids to stop movement, and use corrosion-inhibitor wrap if the parts are machined steel.
4. Palletize boxes or crates on 4-way entry pallets, band and stretch-wrap, mark center of gravity, and add orientation arrows if the dampener design requires upright transport.

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

• Packaging aligned to the NMFC entry can qualify shipments for the lower end of the class range, improving LTL rates without sacrificing protection.
• Fixed-class listing (no density calculation) speeds quoting and reduces reclass risks, creating predictable landed costs for MRO and production spares.
• Crated, well-braced dampeners see fewer in-transit damages, lowering claims and preventing downtime for fleets and industrial lines.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and simplifies booking, helping you secure capacity quickly at competitive rates.