NMFC 167100 - Railway Journal Lubricators | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Protect the mixed materials: bag each unit to keep fabric wicks clean, then place in double‑wall cartons with dividers so expanded plastic/rubber faces don’t crush. Example: 20 pads per carton in corrugated cells.
2. If pads are oil‑charged, add an absorbent liner and leak‑resistant inner bag, then mark cartons “Lubricated Parts — Non‑Hazardous” to prevent hazmat confusion at terminals.
3. For long or contoured locomotive styles, use fiber tubes or small wood crates and block the ends; maintain zero pallet overhang and cap with a top frame to prevent top‑load damage.
4. On the BOL, describe: “Journal Lubricators, Railway, Fabric + Expanded Plastic/Rubber — NMFC 167100,” include part numbers, and photograph packed pallets to support any OS&D claims.

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

• Clear NMFC reference within the Railway Group reduces reclass disputes and speeds carrier rating even when class is N/A.
• Non‑hazardous status removes hazmat fees and documentation steps, shortening tender-to-pickup time.
• Compression‑safe packaging preserves elastomer shape and wick performance, cutting returns and damage claims.
• Unitizing many light, bulky pads improves cube use and minimizes oversize charges, lowering LTL spend on repetitive lanes.