How to Ship a Nuclear Gauge

To prepare a gauge for shipment please follow these guidelines:
(International customers: FedEx will not accept Troxler gauges for shipment into the U.S. Please contact your freight forwarder for shipment options.)

1.

Send the gauge and reference standard block only. All other parts & accessories should be removed from the case.

2.

The source rod should be locked in the "safe" position.

3.

Enclose a RGA/License Certification Form

 

(International customers need to obtain an RGA number from Troxler's International Department).

4.

Shipping Case Labels
Labels on the shipping case should indicate exactly what is in each case. You should have 2 Yellow II labels, 1 on the front of the case and 1 on the rear. To view the Yellow II label for your gauge, select the gauge model from the table below.

3430

3440

3450

 3451
3411 (for current case)

4640-B

3241-C

  

Along with the Yellow II labels, there should also be an orange and black Cargo Aircraft Only (Do Not Load in Passenger Aircraft) label affixed to the front and rear of the case.

On the rear of the case should also be a US DOT Type "A" label. For model 3400 series gauges and 3241-C, use the US DOT Type A RQ label. For model 4640-B gauges, use the US DOT Type A label.

(All shipping case labels can be purchased through our
e-commerce site or through the Parts Department)

5.

A padlock may be used to prevent unauthorized access to the gauge but does not qualify as the "security seal" required by USDOT regulations. You must use a Troxler Tamper Evident Security Seal or something comparable to satisfy this requirement. Please note that USDOT prohibits the shipment of Type A cases with any holes or damage other than superficial marks (which applies whether on the interior or exterior of the case).

6.

You are now ready to fill out a Federal Express Waybill and Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods (DG) Form. On the waybill be sure to check "Yes" under the heading "Does the shipment contain dangerous goods?". Please note that FedEx requires all DG Forms be typed.

Troxler can complete IATA Dangerous Goods (DG) Forms for you!
To take advantage of this service, please provide the following information:

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

     

Contact name:*

Phone:*

E-mail:*

Company name & address you are shipping from:*

Purpose of shipment:*

Gauge model:*

Serial number:*

Type of carrying case:*

Service center you are shipping to:*

(see Appendix A, pg.11 of the Troxler Transporation Guide)

 

 

If your gauge is a Model 3401 or 3411, please provide the
CS-137 activity:

(located on the Radiation Label on the handle of your gauge)

 

 

Ship using Troxler's Fed-Ex account?
Yes

 

You will be e-mailed a completed DG Form (in Adobe PDF format). After you receive the form please:

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Print 4 copies of the DG Form

 

Note: A color printer is needed to print these forms properly. The red marks on either side of the form MUST appear in red or FedEx will not accept the form

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Contact FedEx at 1.800.GO.FEDEX to schedule a pick up

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Request a waybill from the driver and complete the form, indicating "Bill Recipients FedEx account number" and include Troxler's account number

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Inspect your carrying case labels for accuracy and sign the 3 DG Forms
 

*You will receive Troxler's discount on all 2-Day Economy shipments. Overnight shipments do not receive a discount.

Complete your own IATA DG Forms:

These links provide DG forms with most of the Troxler nuclear gauge information provided. The areas shaded in gray need to be provided by the shipper. Please be sure to read the Disclaimer & Instruction* pages to ensure all required information is provided. Forms are in PDF format. These forms may be used for shipments made via FedEx or any other air carrier that accepts radioactive shipments.
*For International shipments, Special Form Certificate numbers must be referenced on the DG Form and copies must be attached.

Note: A color printer is needed to print these forms properly. The red marks on either side of the form MUST appear in red or the carrier will not accept the form.

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3401/3411

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4640

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3430

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3216

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3440

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3241-C - 100 mCi

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3450/3451

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3241-C - 300 mCi

7.

An Emergency Response Sheet must accompany the FedEx Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods form.

NOTE: You must have prior approval from Troxler before shipping a damaged gauge to us for repair or disposal. We will request photographs of the damage as well as a copy of leak test results performed since the damage occurred. Please contact the Radiation Safety Department at 1.877.TROXLER (outside the USA +1.919.549.8661) for assistance if you need to return a damaged gauge.

Still have questions about shipping a gauge?
Please look in the Troxler Transportation Guide or your gauge's instruction manual for additional shipping information, or you can e-mail us or call 1.877.TROXLER.