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NMFC 160100 - Wooden Cross Arms w/ Braces | Class 50

Article ID
160100
Wood cross arms with pins, NMFC 160100
Freight Group
POLE OR TRANSMISSION LINE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
Utility pole and transmission line materials
Class Range
50 1 classification
Fixed Class 50, no density needed
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous wooden hardware assemblies

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
160100.00 Cross Arms, wooden, with braces, brackets or insulator pins attached 50

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Declare NMFC 160100 and Class 50 on the BOL so carriers rate wooden cross arms with attached braces/brackets/insulator pins correctly.
  2. Bundle arms tightly on skids with edge protectors; cap or orient insulator pins inward to prevent punctures during LTL handling.
  3. Use two to three steel or poly straps per bundle and block bundles lengthwise on pallets; avoid overhang for 8–12 ft lengths.
  4. If hardware protrudes, request non-stackable service and add clear labels; example: 20 arms per bundle, 10 bundles per pallet for yard delivery.

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

Business Value

  • Low, fixed Class 50 keeps LTL rates competitive for bulky pole-line assemblies.
  • Single, simple NMFC eliminates density disputes and reduces costly reclass/inspection fees.
  • Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and speeds tendering and pickups.
  • Standardized bundling minimizes damage to pins and brackets, cutting OS&D claims and project delays.