NMFC 127230 - Pressure Regulators & Valves | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Calculate density from the packaged unit: weigh the boxed or crated regulator/valve and divide by cubic feet of the outer package (e.g., 75 lb in 2.0 cu ft = 37.5 PCF). Item 170 applies.
2. Match packaging to construction: heavy brass or cast iron regulators often need blocked and braced wood crates; plastic or aluminum bodies can go in double‑wall boxes with foam or molded inserts.
3. Protect sensitive components: cap or plug ports, remove or shield gauges and adjustment knobs, and mark orientation arrows to prevent impact damage during LTL cross‑dock handling.
4. Document clearly on the BOL: “Pressure regulators/relief valves, boxed or crated, NMFC 127230, density ____ PCF, Item 170.” Add non-hazardous status to speed carrier acceptance.

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

• Density-based rating lets you cut freight spend by right‑sizing packaging and reducing void space, driving a lower class and better LTL rates.
• Crating heavy regulators curbs transit damage and reclass costs, preserving margins on high-value industrial control components.
• Accurate NMFC 127230 labeling minimizes inspections and delays, improving cycle times from factory to jobsite or MRO stock.
• Standardized carton/crate footprints improve stackability and consolidation, enabling more predictable pricing and fewer accessorials.