NMFC 124665 - Paper Cushioning Pad Machines | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Prep the unit before pickup: remove paper rolls and loose consumables, lock out power, secure the cutter head, and pad control panels and sensors with foam and corrugate.
2. Palletize on a 48x40 or larger skid with through-frame steel banding; block casters, add corner boards, and mark center-of-gravity and tip-and-tell indicators to deter rough handling.
3. If crating, build a rigid frame around the discharge head to prevent bending and shield the feed path; fill voids with corrugated pads rather than film so inspectors can see the machinery.
4. On the BOL, describe as “Machines, paper interior packing pad forming (PadPak), NMFC 124665,” list accessory boxes separately, and note non-hazardous status for faster dock routing.

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

• Clear NMFC 124665 identification curbs reclass risks and keeps LTL rates predictable, reducing invoice disputes and post-audit surprises.
• Proper bracing for the top-heavy frame cuts damage claims and machine downtime, protecting production schedules in fulfillment and kitting lines.
• Non-hazardous machinery avoids hazmat surcharges and documentation delays, accelerating carrier acceptance and transit speed.
• Right-size packaging—pallet vs. crate—optimizes cube, reduces residential or liftgate fees, and shortens load/unload time at both ends.