Edge Boards
Overview
Edge boards (also known as angle boards, edge protectors or corner protectors) are rigid L-shaped protectors designed to shield the edges and corners of cartons, pallets and products during handling, storage and transit. This listing covers a heavy-duty board profile commonly used in palletisation and strapping applications, helping reduce crushing, scuffing and strap damage while improving load stability.
By reinforcing vulnerable edges, edge boards help loads arrive in better condition and can also support more consistent wrapping and strapping. They are widely used across warehousing, manufacturing and distribution where goods are unitised on pallets and moved through multiple touchpoints.
Key Features
Edge & corner impact protection
Provides a strong barrier at the most damage-prone points of a load—edges and corners—helping to reduce knocks, abrasion and compression damage during transport and handling.
Improves strapping performance
When used under plastic or steel strapping, edge boards help spread strap pressure across a wider area. This can reduce strap indentation and minimise the risk of straps cutting into cartons or products.
Supports stretch wrap containment
Creates a more uniform, squared-off load profile which can help stretch film apply more evenly, improving containment and reducing film tearing on sharp edges.
Helps maintain pallet load integrity
By stiffening the corners of a palletised load, edge boards can help reduce shifting and corner collapse, especially on taller or heavier stacks.
Versatile for many industries
Commonly used for boxed goods, bagged products, building materials, furniture, appliances, printed materials and other items that benefit from reinforced edges.
Simple, fast application
Easy to position vertically on corners or horizontally along edges. Suitable for manual packing benches and higher-throughput packing lines.
Key Features (Bullet Summary)
- Rigid L-profile protection for edges and corners
- Helps reduce crushing, scuffing and transit damage
- Spreads strap tension to reduce indentation and cutting
- Supports more consistent stretch wrapping
- Improves load stability for palletised shipments
- Suitable for warehousing, manufacturing and distribution
Typical Uses
- Pallet corner protection for cartons and cases
- Strapping protection for boxed or fragile goods
- Edge reinforcement for stacked products
- Protection for long edges on flat-packed items
- Improving load squareness for stretch wrapping
Edge Boards — Full Product Guide
Edge boards are a practical way to strengthen and protect palletised loads without adding complex packaging. They are typically positioned on the vertical corners of a load (two, three or four corners depending on the application) and then secured with stretch film, strapping, tape or a combination of methods. They can also be used horizontally along top edges to protect against strap pressure or to reinforce the top layer of cartons.
How It Works
During transit, loads are exposed to compression (stacking), vibration, impacts and abrasion. Cartons and product edges are often the first points to deform or tear. An edge board acts as a rigid reinforcement that absorbs and distributes forces away from the carton edge. Under strapping, it spreads tension across a larger surface area, helping prevent the strap from biting into the packaging.
Materials and Construction
Edge boards are typically manufactured from laminated paperboard/solid board formed into an L-shape. The laminated structure provides stiffness and strength while keeping the product lightweight and easy to handle. The right-angle profile is designed to sit neatly on corners and edges, creating a protective frame around the load.
Floor Type Compatibility
Edge boards are compatible with common warehouse and transport environments. They are frequently used on palletised loads moved by pallet trucks and forklifts, and they can help reduce corner damage caused by incidental contact during manoeuvring. For best results, ensure the pallet base is stable and the load is squared before applying protection and wrap/strap.
Health and Safety
- Manual handling: Store bundles securely and lift using safe techniques, especially when handling multiple boards at once.
- Cut edges: Paperboard edges can be firm—wear gloves if required by your site risk assessment.
- Strapping operations: Follow safe strapping procedures and use appropriate tensioning tools to avoid over-tensioning and snap-back hazards.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
Palletised cartons and cases
Use on corners to reduce crushing and maintain a clean, squared load profile.
Strapped loads
Place under straps to protect cartons and products from strap marks and cutting, particularly on heavier shipments.
Fragile or premium goods
Helps reduce scuffs and edge damage that can affect presentation on arrival.
Mixed loads
Useful when palletising mixed carton sizes where edges may not align perfectly—edge boards can help create a more stable outer frame.
Long or flat-packed items
Can be used along edges to protect panels, boards and flat-packed products during handling.
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
Edge boards are generally used as a consumable protective packaging component. Store them in a dry, clean area to maintain rigidity and performance. Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture, which can soften paperboard materials and reduce protective strength. Keep bundles flat and supported to prevent bending or warping.
Case Study (Example Workflow)
Scenario: A warehouse ships palletised cartons through a multi-stop distribution network. Corner crushing and strap indentation are causing product returns and rework.
- Step 1: Square the pallet load and apply edge boards to all four vertical corners.
- Step 2: Apply stretch wrap with consistent overlap, allowing the film to bind the edge boards to the load.
- Step 3: Add strapping over the edge boards where required for additional containment.
- Result: Reduced corner damage, improved load stability, and fewer strap marks on cartons.
Who is it for?
- Warehouses and fulfilment centres shipping palletised cartons
- Manufacturers unitising goods for distribution
- 3PLs and logistics teams looking to reduce transit damage
- Operations using strapping and stretch wrap for load containment
Colours / Features Available
Edge boards are commonly supplied in a natural board finish. Depending on the wider range and configuration options, alternative finishes or specifications may be available. Select the variant that matches your required profile and pack quantity.
Sizes Available
This product page may include multiple variants within the same edge board family. Choose the option that best suits your load dimensions and protection requirements. If your operation requires different lengths or bespoke cut sizes, contact the team to discuss availability and lead times.
Tip: For best performance, match the edge board length to the height of your pallet load (for vertical corner protection) and ensure straps or wrap capture the board securely so it cannot slip during transit.