Custom Cardboard Edge Protectors Cut to Length

What are edge protectors?

Edge protectors are rigid strips folded into an L. They hug the corner of a load. The force of a strap, a knock or a stack is then spread across a wider area.

Ours are made from layers of kraft board pressed together and folded into a firm angle. Our photos show bundles of plain brown angles, plus a close view of the folded corner. The result is light, stiff and easy to cut.

They sit alongside dividers, sheets and tape in our range of packing supplies.

Who uses cardboard edge protectors?

Warehouses use them most, on every pallet that leaves the yard. Furniture makers and joiners use them on doors, cabinets and tabletops. Picture framers wrap the corners of every frame before it goes in a box.

Kitchen fitters, glaziers and sign makers order them for long flat panels. Online sellers of large wall art find they cut breakages without adding much weight to the parcel.

How do I choose leg width and length?

Length is the easy part. Measure the edge you want to cover and order to that length. A little shorter is fine, so the strip does not stick out past the load.

Leg width depends on the size of the item. Small boxes and frames need narrow legs, around 25 to 35 mm. Pallet loads and big panels need wider legs, around 40 to 50 mm, so the strap has more board to press on.

For pallets, measure the height of the load from the top of the pallet deck. The protector should run the full height of the boxes.

Can edge protectors be printed?

Yes. A printed angle board does two jobs at once. It protects the load and tells everyone who sent it or how to handle it.

We usually print one or two colours along one leg. Common lines are a company name, a website, or a warning such as "Fragile" or "Do not stack". Our designers lay out the text free and send a digital proof first.

Print also helps at the other end. When goods-in staff see your name on the corners, they know whose load it is before reading a label. That can save a phone call when several pallets arrive at once.

Should I use edge protectors inside a box?

They work well inside a box when the item has hard corners. A framed print, for example, can sit in a box with a short angle on each corner. The angles keep the frame off the box walls, so a dent in the box does not reach the frame.

For flat art, pair them with a well-sized outer such as our art print shipping boxes. Flat cardboard sheets on each face then complete the pack.

Common mistakes with angle boards

Using protectors that are too short is the most common one. If the board stops halfway up the load, the strap still bites the top boxes. Run it the full height.

Another is fitting them after the film. Loose boards slide off as soon as the load is moved. Put them on first, then wrap.

Last, people sometimes skip the top edges. Straps cross the top of a pallet as well as the sides. Short angles under each strap stop the top layer of boxes from being cut.

Are cardboard edge protectors easy to get rid of?

Yes. Because they are kraft board, they can usually go out with your cardboard waste once removed. There is no foam or plastic to separate, which saves time at goods-in.

Many warehouses keep good ones for reuse on outgoing loads. As long as the angle is still sharp and the board is dry, a protector can go round again. Store them flat and off the floor so they stay straight.

How many edge protectors does a pallet need?

A standard pallet load takes four upright protectors, one on each vertical corner. That is the minimum for a load that will be strapped or stacked.

If straps cross the top, add a short angle under each strap on each top edge. Two straps over a square load means four short pieces, so eight in total for the pallet. Loads that will have another pallet stacked on top benefit from angles along all four top edges.

Work out the count per pallet once, then multiply by your weekly pallet numbers. That figure gives a sensible order quantity and avoids running out mid-week. For the boxes that make up the load, our double wall shipping boxes pair well with angle boards.

How do I order edge protectors?

Edge protectors are priced from £0.25 per unit, confirmed on a written quote. Tell us the leg width, length, quantity and any print. Send it through our quote form for packing supplies, by email to info@ordercardboardboxes.co.uk, or on WhatsApp.

Printed orders get a free digital proof before production. Making takes 4 to 6 business days after approval. The tracked courier leg is a further 2 to 3 business days. We cover that cost for every UK address. If any arrive damaged or misprinted, send photos within 10 days for a reprint or a refund.