NMFC 15895 - Pinspotter/Pinsetter Parts | Class 85-100

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Select packaging to influence class: box small components (belts, sensors) and crate heavier cast brackets or motor mounts to target the lower end of 85–100. Ship loose only when crating isn’t feasible.
2. Protect moving and electrical parts: cap bearings, wrap rollers, secure wiring harnesses and control boards with anti-static and foam, and add corner protection for steel arms and guides.
3. Consolidate hardware: bag fasteners and small linkages, label each kit by lane or machine section, and list counts by boxes or crates on the BOL as “Parts, NOI, automatic pinspotter or pinsetter.”
4. Palletize and brace: use blocked pallets for crates, mark center of gravity, note stackability for boxed items, and apply moisture wrap or desiccant for humid bowling center environments.

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

• Optimize freight spend: proper boxing/crating can qualify parts toward the lower end of Class 85–100, helping reduce LTL rates and reclass fees.
• Cut downtime at bowling centers: shipping pre-sorted lane kits speeds installs and service calls, improving labor efficiency and lane availability.
• Fewer claims and exceptions: robust crating for heavy metal parts and ESD-safe packing for electronics reduce damage risk and carrier disputes.
• Faster quoting and booking: a defined NMFC for athletic machinery parts streamlines rate discovery and prevents back-and-forth on density data.