NMFC 125180 - Drilling Machine Parts | Class 85-100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Choose packaging that matches the class: use sturdy crates with blocking for heavy spindles or gear housings to target the lower class, or heavy-duty boxes with interior dividers for small chucks and feed screws.
2. Immobilize precision surfaces: cap ports, wrap machined faces with VCI paper, and add foam or wood bracing so shafts and bearings can’t shift during LTL handling.
3. Palletize for forklifts: mount crates or multi-box kits on 4-way-entry skids, mark center of gravity, and keep within common LTL footprints (e.g., 48x40) for safer, faster loading.
4. Prepare for inspection: list “Drilling Machine Parts, NOI, non-hazardous” on the BOL, remove excess cutting fluids, and include piece counts so carriers can verify quickly.

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

• Leverage two rating options: proper crating often earns the lower class in the 85–100 range, cutting LTL charges compared to lightly protected boxed parts.
• Damage prevention pays: immobilized and corrosion-protected parts reduce claims on costly precision components, preserving project timelines and warranty status.
• Faster quotes and broader carrier access: non-hazardous status and clear packaging notes (boxes or crates) streamline approvals and transit planning.
• Avoid reclass fees: exact item wording and packaging that matches the NMFC entry minimize inspections, unexpected rate hikes, and delivery delays.