NMFC 129180 - Steel Steelyards, Boxed | Class 77.5

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. List the item as “Scale Beams or Steelyards, steel — boxed” with NMFC 129180 on the BOL to ensure Class 77.5 is honored during rating.
2. Use rigid boxes with internal blocking around knife edges, fulcrums, and pointer assemblies to prevent bending; add edge protectors where strapping contacts the box.
3. If multiple boxed beams ship together, place cartons on a pallet, keep them flat, band with edge guards, and stretch wrap to stop torsion and shifting in transit.
4. Capture carton count, weight, and outer dimensions for quoting and capacity planning, even though the NMFC class is not density-based for this item.

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

• Fixed Class 77.5 simplifies rating and reduces reclass disputes, helping avoid surprise rebills and labor spent on corrections.
• Boxed packaging aligns with the NMFC description, lowering damage risk for precision balance components and reducing claims costs.
• Non-hazardous status eliminates hazmat fees and special documentation, streamlining tendering for LTL and cross-dock networks.
• Clear item naming accelerates quotes for metrology, industrial scale service, and ag co-ops that ship replacement beams regularly.