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NMFC 186770 - Pipe Vises & Stands, Folded | Class 70

Article ID
186770
Pipe vises and folded stands, iron or steel
Freight Group
TOOLS, OR PARTS NAMED, GROUP
Classed within Tools, Or Parts Named group
Class Range
70 1 classification
Fixed Class 70 for predictable rating
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous, no special handling required

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
186770.00 Vises, pipe, and Vise Stands combined, with or without tool tray, legs folded, iron or steel, loose or in packages 70

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Fold and lock the stand legs, then strap them to the center post. Pad the jaws, screw, and chain with cardboard or foam to prevent abrasion.
  2. For loose shipments, band each unit to a 48x40 pallet in two directions. Keep the center of gravity low and block the feet to prevent tipping.
  3. If a tool tray is present, empty loose contents and secure the tray. Cap sharp feet and vise jaws; use corner protectors under steel bands.
  4. Shipping multiples? Alternate vise heads, interleaf with corrugated, and limit stack height unless crated. Mark the BOL with NMFC 186770, Class 70 to avoid reclass.

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

Business Value

  • Fixed Class 70 removes density calculations, speeding quotes and reducing billing disputes.
  • Combined description covers pipe vises with stands in one line item, cutting documentation time and reclass risk.
  • Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and avoids hazmat surcharges for predictable costs.
  • Allows loose or packaged methods, optimizing for quick jobsite returns or palletized LTL to lower cost per unit.