NMFC 127940 - Cast Iron or Steel | Class 77.5–85

Note 127942: NOTE-Not to exceed one liquid level gauge may accompany the pump in same or separate package.

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Confirm the correct listing using the referenced notes for items 127942 and 127946; NMFC typically differentiates cast items by finish and level of protection, which determines whether 77.5 or 85 applies.
2. Choose packaging that shields brittle edges: use blocked, braced wood crates for heavy housings, or double‑wall boxes with foam and VCI wrap for smaller castings to prevent chipping and rust.
3. Unitize multiple boxes on a pallet with bands and stretch wrap; leave fork access, mark center of gravity on crates, and keep piece weights within your carrier’s handling limits.
4. Describe the commodity clearly on the BOL: state cast iron or cast steel, part names (e.g., pump housing, brake caliper cores), packaging type (box/crate/package), and total/piece weights to avoid reclass.

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

• Predictable rating without density math streamlines quoting and minimizes invoice disputes for cast metal components.
• Selecting the qualifying class within 77.5–85 (per notes and packaging) often lowers LTL base rates and accessorial risk.
• Damage‑resistant crating and corrosion control reduce breakage claims and reship costs on brittle cast surfaces and edges.
• Non‑hazmat status avoids hazmat fees and paperwork, accelerating tendering and pickup for machinery castings.