Custom Cardboard Edge Protectors for Pallets and Panels

What are cardboard edge protectors?

An edge protector is a firm strip bent into an L. You stand it on a corner, and it takes the hit that would have landed on the goods.

Ours are built from layers of kraft board pressed together and folded into a sharp angle. The strip stays light, yet it resists crushing along its length.

You can browse similar items in our packing supplies and inserts range.

Who buys cardboard edge protectors?

Distribution centers buy them by the bundle for outbound pallets. Cabinet shops and door makers use them on finished pieces. Sign shops and glass suppliers wrap long flat panels with them.

Etsy and Shopify sellers of large framed prints use short pieces on each frame corner. Office movers and restaurant suppliers also use them on tabletops and shelving.

Wall art sellers will find the shipped package often needs only a modest outer carton once the corners are covered. See our cartons made for flat artwork for that part of the pack.

How do I choose leg size and length?

Length is simple. Measure the edge you want to cover and order that figure. Going slightly short is better than letting the strip stick out past the load.

Leg size follows the weight and size of the goods. Cartons and frames do well with legs near 1 to 1.5 in. Pallet loads and large panels need 2 in legs so straps have more board to press on.

For pallets, measure from the pallet deck to the top layer. The strip should cover every layer of cartons.

Can I get my logo printed on edge protectors?

Yes. Printed strips protect the load and tell the receiving dock who sent it. They also stand out among plain pallets.

We print one color or two color along a single leg. Typical lines are a company name, a web address, or a note like "Fragile" or "This side up". Our designers set the layout free and send a proof before anything is printed.

If you want to see how your artwork sits on a surface first, start in Design Your Box and send us what you place.

Do edge protectors work inside a box too?

They do, especially for items with hard corners. A short strip on each corner of a frame keeps the frame off the carton walls. A dent in the carton then stops short of the glass.

Pair them with flat board on the faces for a complete pack. Our cardboard sheets for flat protection cover the large surfaces while the angles cover the edges.

What mistakes should I avoid with angle boards?

The biggest one is cutting them too short. If a strip ends halfway up the stack, straps still bite the top cartons. Cover the full height.

Another is adding them after the wrap. Loose strips slide away the moment a pallet jack lifts the load. Place them first, then wrap.

The last one is forgetting the top edges. Straps cross the top as well as the sides. A short strip under each strap keeps the upper layer from being cut.

Can I reuse or recycle edge protectors?

Often, yes. If the angle is still sharp and the board is dry, a strip can protect another load. Store used ones flat and off the floor so they stay straight.

When a strip is crushed or wet, it is kraft board with no foam or plastic attached. Check your local recycling rules, but it usually goes out with other cardboard.

How many edge protectors does one pallet need?

A strapped load needs at least four upright strips, one per vertical corner. If straps cross the top, add a short piece under each strap on each side.

Say two straps run over a square load. That adds four short pieces, so eight in total per pallet. Loads that carry another pallet on top gain from strips on all four top edges.

Work out the count for one pallet, then multiply by your weekly volume. That gives you a sensible order size. Pair the strips with sturdy cartons such as our double wall cartons for heavy loads.

How do I order edge protectors?

Pricing starts from $0.30 a box across our range, and the exact figure for your strips is sent in the quote by email within one business day. Send us the leg size, length, quantity and any print through the quote request page, by email, or on WhatsApp.

Printed orders get a free design proof before production. Once you approve the proof, your strips are made in 4 to 6 business days. Free tracked shipping to any US address then takes 2 to 3 business days. If anything arrives misprinted or damaged, send photos within 10 days and we reprint or refund.