Compact air dryer
Dense refrigerated or desiccant dryer secured to a pallet
48 × 40 × 48 in
Packaged weight: 650 lb
- Cubic feet
- 53.33
- Density
- 12.19lb/cu ft
Estimated class
85
85
Air Dryer LTL Shipping Guide
Freight Class for Air Dryer
To estimate your shipment, use the Air Dryer Freight Class Calculator.
The Air Dryer Freight Class Examples use the current 13-tier density scale, effective July 19, 2025, and range from Class 85 to 125.
These are density-based estimates.
Air Dryer density calculator
Calculate Your Air Dryer Freight Class
A crated industrial air dryer is preloaded as an example. Adjust the packaged dimensions or weight to calculate your air dryer freight class.
Your result
Cubic feet
144.00
Density
10.42
lb/cu ft
Estimated freight class
92.5
This is an example density-based estimate. Update any field to calculate your shipment.
Air Dryer shipment examples
Air Dryer Freight Class Examples
These examples use finished outside dimensions and total packaged weight. They show how three realistic air dryer shipment formats can produce different density-based class estimates.
Crated industrial air dryer
Dryer vessel, controls, filters, and drains protected
72 × 48 × 72 in
Packaged weight: 1,500 lb
- Cubic feet
- 144.00
- Density
- 10.42lb/cu ft
Estimated class
92.5
92.5
Large compressed-air dryer
Tall package with vessels and protective clearance
96 × 60 × 84 in
Packaged weight: 1,800 lb
- Cubic feet
- 280.00
- Density
- 6.43lb/cu ft
Estimated class
125
125
Air Dryer shipment comparison
Air Dryer Freight Class by Shipment Format
Air Dryer freight class can change with the pump or vessel geometry, motor and baseplate, ports and fittings, protective clearance, and accessory packaging. Use the finished packaged dimensions and total weight rather than the equipment's unpackaged size.
| Air Dryer shipment | Typical packaging | Density tendency | Stackability | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact air dryer | Reinforced pallet or skid with blocking, restraint, and weather protection | Medium to higher | Limited | Dense refrigerated or desiccant dryer secured to a pallet; this example calculates to 12.19 lb/cu ft and Class 85. |
| Crated industrial air dryer | Framed crate with internal restraint and protection for controls and moving parts | Medium to lower | Possible with engineered crate | Dryer vessel, controls, filters, and drains protected; this example calculates to 10.42 lb/cu ft and Class 92.5. |
| Large compressed-air dryer | Elongated or oversized crate with structural bracing and protective clearance | Medium to lower | Usually non-stackable | Tall package with vessels and protective clearance; this example calculates to 6.43 lb/cu ft and Class 125. |
| Equipment with motor, controls, and accessories | Main skid or vessel plus separately secured motor parts, filters, valves, controls, hoses, and fittings | Varies | Usually limited | Include every accessory and connection inside the final dimensions and total packaged weight. |
Air Dryer shipping options
Choosing a Shipping Method for Air Dryer
The appropriate service depends on finished dimensions, packaged weight, piece count, loading method, value, stackability, and whether specialized handling is required.
| Air Dryer shipment | Common shipping option |
|---|---|
| Compact air dryer | Standard LTL with packaging and handling review |
| Crated industrial air dryer | Standard LTL with packaging and handling review |
| Large compressed-air dryer | LTL with handling review or volume service |
| Equipment with motor, controls, and accessories | LTL, volume, partial truckload, or dedicated service after piece-count and handling review |
Heavy, long, high-value, non-stackable, multi-piece, or rigging-dependent air dryer shipments may need carrier review before booking.
Air Dryer Packaging, Stackability, and Damage Risk
Air Dryer Packaging
- Bolt the pump, dryer, or receiver to a reinforced pallet, skid, saddles, or support frame.
- Cap flanges, ports, drains, valves, cable entries, and exposed fittings to prevent impact and contamination.
- Protect shafts, couplings, seals, gauges, controls, filters, motors, and projecting connections.
Air Dryer Stackability
- Treat tall vessels, exposed piping, irregular skids, and equipment with projecting fittings as non-stackable.
- Use a load-bearing crate or separate structural frame if stacking is required.
- Keep lifting eyes, fork-entry points, saddles, and center-of-gravity markings accessible.
Air Dryer Fragility and Liability
- Drain or secure approved fluids and prevent residual liquid from leaking into the package.
- Immobilize rotating assemblies and protect precision seals, bearings, couplings, and instrument connections.
- Confirm declared value and coverage for engineered pump systems and compressed-air equipment.
Before Requesting a Air Dryer Freight Quote
How to Measure a Packaged Air Dryer Shipment
- Measure after the air dryer is secured and all pallet, skid, crate, framing, guards, and protective materials are complete.
- Include runners, saddles, legs, controls, fittings, attachments, overhang, and every projecting packaged component.
- Measure to the longest, widest, and tallest finished point and use the total tendered shipment weight.
Air Dryer Freight Quote Checklist
- Record the finished packaged length, width, height, and total weight.
- State whether the shipment is stackable and whether top loading is prohibited.
- Include photos showing packaging, securement, labels, lift points, and exposed risk areas when practical.
- List detached controls, guards, accessories, tooling, fittings, and other separate pieces.
- Confirm forklift, dock, crane, rigging, liftgate, or specialized loading requirements.
Freight Planning Calculators
Calculate and Plan Your Air Dryer Shipment
Use the freight class, density, pallet, and linear-feet calculators to plan your packaged LTL shipment.
Freight Class Calculator
Estimate freight class from packaged dimensions, weight, and density.
Freight Density Calculator
Calculate cubic feet and pounds per cubic foot for packaged freight.
Pallet Freight Calculator
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Freight Linear Feet Calculator
Estimate trailer-space usage for pallets and non-stackable freight.
Freight classes shown on this page are density-based estimates for shipment planning. Actual classification may also depend on value, handling requirements, liability, stowability, dimensions, and other commodity-specific factors. Confirm the final freight class with your carrier, broker, or official NMFC resources before shipping. NMFC® is a registered trademark of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. FreightClassCalculator.tools is an independent calculator and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by NMFTA.