NMFC 126729 - Telescope Type | Class 85–125

Note 126735: NOTE-Applies on vertically adjustable wheeled work platforms, cages, baskets or buckets which are used to position personnel along with their tools and necessary materials to overhead work locations.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm density: weigh the packed unit and use cube (L×W×H) to determine PCF, then select the appropriate density-based class within 85–125.
2. Package for optics: use rigid crates or double-wall cartons with foam, lens caps, and collimation locks; block and brace to comply with Item 170.
3. Palletize smartly: strap to a solid pallet, wrap for unitization, and keep center of gravity low; request non‑stackable only if essential, as carriers may bill for it.
4. Document clearly: list “Telescope type, density-based, non-hazardous, NMFC 126729” on the BOL; add handling notes and declared value for precision glass.

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

• Two-tier density structure lets you engineer packing to achieve the lower class, cutting LTL cost per cwt on heavier, denser telescope shipments.
• Alignment with Item 170 reduces reclass and reweigh disputes, protecting margins and keeping quotes predictable for distributors and labs.
• Damage mitigation through proper bracing preserves optical calibration, lowering claims and preventing downtime for observatories and universities.
• Non-hazardous status expands carrier options and speeds routing, supporting time-sensitive research moves and retail replenishment cycles.