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NMFC 62265 - Pad-Mount Steel Enclosures | Class N/A

Article ID
62265
Pad-mount sheet-steel enclosures shipped on pallets
Freight Group
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT GROUP
Electrical Equipment Group 60500 classification
Class Range
N/A 0 classification
Class N/A; refer to Note 62266
Hazardous
No
Non-hazardous item for standard transport

Classification Details

NMFC Description Class
62265.00 Housings or Enclosures, other than houses or buildings, electrical power, metering or switching equipment, pad mounting type, sheet steel 12 gauge or thicker, see Note, item 62266, on pallets:

Notes

Note 62266: NOTE-Applies only on housings or enclosures for permanent installation.

How to Determine Your Class

To find the correct freight class for your shipment:

  1. Mount the enclosure to a robust pallet with lag bolts through the pad base, add cross-bracing, and band doors shut to prevent tipping or racking.
  2. Measure overall footprint including base flanges, hinges, handles, and lifting lugs; list those dimensions and the total weight on the BOL for accurate rating.
  3. Protect painted steel with edge guards, foam sheets, and stretch wrap; add a poly rain cap and desiccant if the load may stage outdoors.
  4. Reference NMFC 62265 on documents and review Note 62266 for accessories included as one handling unit; add Do Not Stack and center-of-gravity labels.

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

Business Value

  • Fewer reclasses and rebills by matching palletized packaging to the NMFC article and the related note, keeping billing predictable.
  • Lower damage risk on heavy-gauge steel cabinets by immobilizing the base and securing doors, reducing costly dent and misalignment claims.
  • Faster quoting and simpler carrier selection because palletized, non-hazardous electrical enclosures fit standard LTL programs and routing.
  • Improved job-site readiness for utilities and contractors with clear specs and labels, helping deliveries land on time at pads and yards.