Cardboard edge protectors: why and how to protect the corners of your pallets
Cardboard edge protectors: why and how to protect the corners of your pallets
The cardboard edge protectors (or angle boards) are often the overlooked detail of a well-prepared pallet. Yet they protect the corners, spread the strapping tension and stiffen the load. For a few dirhams per pallet, they prevent a large share of transport damage.
What is a cardboard edge protector for?
- Protecting corners of cartons and products against handling impacts (forklift tines, friction, stacking).
- Spreading strap tension : without an edge protector, strapping cuts into cartons and crushes the edges.
- Stiffening the pallet : placed vertically on all four corners, edge protectors improve load integrity and stacking strength.
- Stabilising the load alongside stretch film and strapping.
How to choose edge protectors
Length
The edge protector should cover the full height of the load, or nearly. A length of 2,300 mm suits most tall pallets; for lower loads, a matching length avoids unnecessary overhang.
Thickness
- 3.5 mm : standard protection for everyday loads and moderate strapping.
- 4 mm : heavy loads, high-tension strapping, stacking or long-distance transport.
Leg width
The wider the legs, the better the strap pressure is distributed. Custom sizes can be manufactured on request.
Fitting edge protectors correctly
- Place an edge protector on each of the four vertical corners of the load.
- Hold them in place with a first wrap of stretch film if needed.
- Apply PP strapping or PET strapping strapping over the edge protectors, at even heights.
- For unstable loads, add anti-slip sheets between the layers.
ACPACK edge protectors
ACPACK offers two references of compressed cardboard edge protectors, 2,300 mm long:
| Reference | Use | Packaging |
|---|---|---|
| 2,300 × 3.5 mm | Standard protection | Pallet of 2,912 edge protectors |
| 2,300 × 4 mm | Heavy or high-tension strapped loads | Pallet of 2,800 edge protectors |
Edge protectors are sold by full pallets, at ex-VAT, ex-works Tangier prices shown on the product page. Collection from our warehouse in the Gzenaya Industrial Zone is free; delivery is free from 20 pallets. Need another size? Request a free quote.