NMFC 160200: Wooden Insulator Brackets & Pins — Class 50

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use cartons or crates with dividers and wrap threaded ends or contact points to prevent scuffing of wooden pins and brackets during transit.
2. Palletize in even layers with no overhang; add corner boards and cross-banding, then cap with a top frame to resist strap pressure and stacking loads.
3. Line packages with a poly bag or moisture barrier and mark “Keep Dry,” since untreated wood can swell or warp if exposed to humidity.
4. List clearly on the BOL: “Insulator brackets or pins, wooden, NMFC 160200, Class 50, packaged — e.g., 12 cartons on 1 pallet, 520 lb” for fast, dispute-free quoting.

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

• Class 50 rating drives lower LTL rates compared to higher classes, cutting cost per hundredweight on recurring utility shipments.
• Simple, non-density classification reduces reweigh/reclass risks and stabilizes quotes across mixed-size orders.
• Packaged requirement aligns with standard pallet programs, improving stackability and reducing damage claims in multi-stop utility distribution.
• Predictable class streamlines procurement for co-ops and contractors, enabling accurate landed-cost planning on pole-line assemblies.