NMFC 140880 - Nickel-Silver Rods in Crates | Class 60

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Verify the material as nickel-silver rod stock and select boxes or sturdy wood crates; Class 60 applies without density calculations when packaged correctly.
2. Bundle straight lengths tightly, cap the ends, and block inside the crate so rods can’t roll or punch through. Add edge guards and fill voids to stop shifting.
3. If finish matters, wrap rods with kraft or VCI paper to reduce tarnish, then band the bundle to a skid or crate base for safe forklift handling.
4. Document clearly on the BOL: “NMFC 140880, Class 60, Non-Hazardous,” include piece count and packaging type (box or crate) for quick carrier inspection.

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

• Predictable Class 60 rating streamlines quotes and prevents reclass fees—ideal for mills, service centers, and machine shops shipping bar stock.
• Non-hazardous alloy broadens carrier options and reduces compliance steps, speeding tender-to-pickup cycles.
• Proper crating minimizes bend and end-damage claims on high-value rod stock, lowering replacement costs and downtime.
• Fixed-class (non-density) simplifies EDI rating and auditing, and consolidating rods into one crate can cut handling units and accessorial exposure.