NMFC 60140 - Dust Collectors (Dust Arresters) | Class N/A

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

1. Use this item when shipping duct- or inline-mounted dust arresters/collectors that are not powered dust collection machines; note material (galvanized steel, aluminum, composite) and inlet/outlet size.
2. Protect delicate internals—screens, baffles, and vanes—by capping openings and using foam or corrugated inserts; mark flanges and sight ports to prevent crush damage.
3. Package small units in double-wall cartons with edge guards; place larger housings on a pallet with blocking and banding, and add “Do Not Stack” cones if vanes could deform.
4. Describe the application (spray booths, woodworking lines, HVAC retrofits) to avoid misclassification as full machinery and to speed accurate rating.

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

• Clear separation of components from machines reduces reclass risk and helps avoid higher machinery-rate exceptions.
• Non-hazardous status broadens carrier options and simplifies paperwork, improving quote speed and transit flexibility.
• Right-sized packaging and bracing cut damage rates and accessorials, protecting margins and delivery timelines.
• Consistent item descriptions streamline LTL quoting across vendors and lanes, improving rate benchmarking and predictability.