Low cost pallet protection.
Recycled Cardboard Edge Protectors stabilise and reinforce pallet loads during transit and storage while protecting carton edges from strapping and stretch film pressure. Made from brown recycled cardboard, they provide a practical plastic-free option for day-to-day palletising, with light, medium and heavy duty choices so operators can match protection to the load. External side widths range from 38 to 80 mm, with thicker guards available for extra edge protection.
Sold in packs, priced per edge guard.
Where do Recycled Cardboard Edge Protectors work best?
This cardboard edge protection works best in palletising operations where cartons, boxed goods or stacked products need extra stability and edge protection during handling, storage and transport.
- Pallet loads secured with strapping: protects carton corners and product edges from pressure marks caused by tensioned straps.
- Stretch-wrapped pallets: reinforces vertical edges so film holds the load more evenly and helps reduce crushing at the corners.
- Day-to-day warehouse despatch: gives economical, reusable protection for regular pallet movements without adding plastic packaging.
- Mixed load palletising: helps square up uneven stacked loads, improving stability when goods move through storage, loading and delivery.
Not for
- Direct moisture exposure or wet storage: recycled cardboard performs best in dry conditions. For damp or outdoor handling, use a suitable plastic pallet protection option from the pallet edge guards.
- Loads needing full surface protection: edge guards protect corners and edges, not faces or tops. Add packaging paper between layers or on top of pallets where wider coverage is needed.
- Unsupported fragile items: use these with the right outer packaging, void fill and strapping method rather than as the only protective layer.
Specifications
- Product: Recycled Cardboard Edge Protectors
- Material: recycled cardboard
- Colour: brown
- Use: stabilises and reinforces pallet loads during transit and storage
- Protection: helps prevent damage from strapping and stretch film
- Duty options: light duty, medium duty and heavy duty
- External width of each side: 38 to 80 mm, depending on the chosen size
- Reusable: suitable for day-to-day palletising
- Recyclable: fully recyclable after use
- Accreditation: FSC accredited
- Supplied: sold in packs, priced per edge guard
Choose the right edge protector
This range gives you a practical way to match cardboard pallet edge protectors to the pressure, weight and value of the goods you handle.
- Choose these Recycled Cardboard Edge Protectors when you need a plastic-free, recyclable guard for stabilising pallet corners under stretch film or strapping.
- Choose the thicker option in this range when your load faces stronger strapping pressure or heavier stacking during storage and transport.
- Choose pallet edge guards when you want to compare other edge protection formats for palletised goods.
- Choose packaging paper when you need to separate layers, cover pallet tops or protect larger flat surfaces.
Product FAQs
Can I use these edge protectors vertically and horizontally?
Yes. Use them vertically on pallet corners to improve load stability, or horizontally across edges where strapping or film creates pressure points.
How do I choose between light, medium and heavy duty?
Match the grade to the load. Light duty suits lighter day-to-day palletising, medium duty gives more support for moderate pressure, and heavy duty suits heavy, bulky or higher-value loads that need stronger edge resistance.
Are these edge protectors reusable?
Yes. If the cardboard remains dry and structurally sound after use, you can reuse the guards for further palletising jobs.
Will they stop strapping from cutting into cartons?
They spread the pressure from strapping across a wider cardboard surface, helping reduce dents, crushing and edge marks on cartons and boxed goods.
Are they recyclable after use?
Yes. The guards are made from recycled cardboard and are fully recyclable after use, subject to your site's recycling process.
Also useful
- Pallet wrap helps secure pallet loads after you fit edge protectors to the corners.
- Strapping works with edge guards to hold heavier loads while reducing direct pressure on carton edges.
Our product advice
Choosing the right edge protector for your packaging
Light Duty Edge Protectors:
- Ideal for: Everyday packaging needs.
- Best for: Small to medium-sized boxes.
- Benefits: Reliable protection for lighter items, cost-effective, easy to handle, and reduces packaging costs without compromising on protection. Perfect for stabilising pallets with a unique folded structure for added strength and durability.
Medium Duty Edge Protectors:
- Ideal for: Products requiring moderate support.
- Best for: Electronics, household goods, and industrial components.
- Benefits: Balanced strength and flexibility, suitable for a wide range of applications. Provides stability and reinforcement during transit and storage.
Heavy Duty Edge Protectors:
- Ideal for: Demanding packaging challenges.
- Best for: Heavy or bulky items, such as automotive parts, machinery, and large-scale manufacturing.
- Benefits: Maximum protection against impacts and compression, crush resistance, and a compact design that reduces cost and storage space.
