NMFC 127320 - Pulleys or Sheaves, NOI | Class 70

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify the freight is standalone pulleys/sheaves (V-belt, timing, wire rope) and not mounted to gearboxes or hoists to correctly apply the NOI Class 70.
2. Package by weight and material: bolt heavy cast-iron/steel sheaves to a skid or crate with blocking; use double-wall cartons, foam, and a pallet for lighter aluminum or polymer pulleys.
3. Protect function-critical areas: cap bores and bushings, guard grooves and flanges with edge protectors, wrap bearings in VCI paper, and remove loose keys or set screws before banding.
4. Quote confidently with fixed Class 70 (no density rule). Example: bundle five 8-inch aluminum V-belt sheaves in a double-wall master carton, then band to a 48x40 pallet.

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

• Predictable pricing with fixed Class 70 speeds quoting and reduces the risk of reclass charges across mixed materials.
• Broad NOI coverage for steel, cast iron, aluminum, and polymer parts simplifies routing whether shipping OEM runs or aftermarket replacements.
• Non-hazardous status streamlines documentation and lowers compliance overhead for LTL and parcel consolidations.
• Damage prevention through proper blocking and groove protection cuts claims, keeps tolerances intact, and protects belt life—lowering total landed cost.