NMFC 168060 - Rail Bond Socket Terminals | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use sturdy corrugated boxes or closed-top drums; bag terminals in VCI or anti-static liners and fill voids so socket faces and pins cannot shift.
2. Group by socket type and size for receiving efficiency; label inner packs (e.g., “Bond Socket, tinned copper, 1/2 in stud, AWG range”).
3. Palletize boxes or band drums to skids with low center of gravity; add corner boards and stretch wrap to prevent cage collapse in LTL handling.
4. On the BOL, write “NMFC 168060 – Terminals, rail bond socket”; include piece count, pallet count, and total weight to avoid reweigh or inspection delays.

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

• Correct NMFC usage minimizes reclass fees and keeps rail MRO shipments predictable in cost.
• Choice of boxes or drums lets you align packaging to volume and reduce dunnage and labor.
• Clear labeling and documentation accelerate delivery to maintenance-of-way yards and signal shops, reducing downtime.
• Secure palletization lowers claim risk and improves OTIF performance on time-critical rail projects.