Round and irregular products require a packaging solution that can follow their shape.
Standard straight corner protectors work effectively on rectangular loads, but they may not fit closely around curved edges. Products such as steel coils, paper rolls, drums and round furniture therefore require a more flexible form of edge protection.
Eltete Wrap Around Edgeboard is designed to protect the edges of products with different shapes. Its flexible carton-board construction can be applied around rolls, round tables and other round or irregular objects.
What Is Wrap Around Edgeboard?
Wrap Around Edgeboard is a carton-based transport packaging profile developed for curved and irregular edges.
Unlike a standard straight Edgeboard, the Wrap Around profile contains repeated notches that allow it to bend around the shape of the product. This design enables the profile to follow a circular or uneven edge while maintaining protective coverage.
Eltete identifies Wrap Around Edgeboard as:
– 100% recyclable
– Flexible
– Durable
– Corrosion-free
The product can be supplied in different sizes to suit individual packaging requirements.
Why Are Round Products More Difficult to Protect?
A round product does not have fixed rectangular corners where standard protective profiles can be positioned.
Its exposed edge may continue around the entire circumference. When the product is moved, strapped, stacked or placed beside other goods, different sections of that curved edge may come into contact with surrounding packaging or handling surfaces.
A suitable solution should therefore:
– Follow the product’s curved shape
– Protect the exposed edge
– Remain positioned during handling
– Work with the selected strapping arrangement
– Avoid adding unnecessary packaging volume
– Match the product’s dimensions and strength requirements
Eltete develops protective profiles in individual sizes and quality options so they can be matched to different applications during shipment, handling and storage.
How Does Wrap Around Edgeboard Work?
Wrap Around Edgeboard uses a notched construction that allows a laminated carton-board profile to bend.
The sections between the notches move relative to one another, enabling the profile to form a circular or irregular shape around the product’s edge.
Eltete’s official brochure shows two notching alternatives:
55 mm notching
29 mm notching
The appropriate configuration depends on the curvature, dimensions and packaging requirement of the product. A profile intended for a large roll may require a different configuration from one used around a smaller or more irregular item.
Products That Can Use Wrap Around Edgeboard
Steel Coils
Steel coils have circular edges that may require protection beneath straps and around exposed sections.
Eltete’s official company profile states that heat-sealed Wrap Around edge protection is used for steel coils. Special modifications and treatments can also be added to profiles to meet demanding steel-industry requirements.
The packaging configuration should be selected according to:
– Coil diameter
– Coil width
– Product weight
– Edge condition
– Strapping method
– Handling process
– Transportation requirements
Wrap Around Edgeboard should be considered as one part of the complete load-protection system rather than an isolated packaging component.
Paper and Plastic Rolls
Eltete’s official Wrap Around brochure identifies paper and plastic roll producers as potential users.
The compact profile can be positioned around the ends of rolls to help reduce transport damage. Eltete can also provide protective solid discs and sheets for the ends and sides of the rolls.
Depending on the packaging design, a roll may use:
– Wrap Around Edgeboard around the circular edge
– A protective disc over the end
– A protective sheet along the side
– Suitable strapping to secure the complete load
– A pallet, Paper Pallet or other supporting base
The final configuration should match the product and handling requirements.
Drums
Eltete identifies drums as another application for Wrap Around Edgeboard.
A drum’s circular upper or lower edge may be exposed during handling and transportation. A flexible profile can be formed around the edge where protection is required.
The selected profile must match the drum’s diameter and the position of any strapping or external securing material.
Round Tables and Furniture
Round tables and irregular furniture products may have finished edges that require protection from contact during handling or transportation.
Eltete specifically states that Wrap Around Edgeboard has been designed for round tables and other irregular objects. The official brochure also identifies the furniture industry as a potential user because it produces delicate products with widely varying shapes and sizes.
Wrap Around protection can be considered for:
– Round tabletops
– Curved furniture panels
– Circular decorative components
– Furniture with uneven edges
– Products that do not fit standard straight profiles
Protecting More Than the Curved Edge
Protecting a round product may require more than a single profile around its circumference.
The complete packaging system may also need to protect the product’s ends, sides, surfaces and supporting base.
Solid Discs
Eltete can supply protective solid discs for the ends of rolls.
A disc can cover a larger end surface, while Wrap Around Edgeboard protects the surrounding circular edge. This creates a combination in which each packaging component performs a separate function.
Protective Sheets
Protective sheets can also be used on the ends or sides of rolls.
These components may help separate the product from external surfaces or other products within the shipment. The required material and dimensions should be selected according to the application.
Straight Edgeboard
Not every part of an irregular product requires curved protection.
Straight Edgeboard may still be suitable for:
– Long straight sections
– External pallet corners
– Areas beneath strapping
– Rectangular packaging components
– Long steel sheets or plates
Eltete states that straight profiles are used for strapping and corner protection on long steel sheets and steel plates. Similar Edgeboard packaging is also used for long objects within the aluminium, laminate-board and forest industries.
Wrap Around Edgeboard and Strapping
Strapping can create concentrated pressure where it contacts the product or packaging.
A protective profile can be positioned between the strap and the product edge as part of the complete packaging design. Eltete combines protective profiles with plastic or steel strapping when developing transport packaging solutions.
For round products, the packaging designer should determine:
– Where the straps will be positionedq
– Which edges require protection
– Whether the profile must cover the complete circumference
– Whether a self-adhesive version would improve handling
– Whether reinforced protection is required
– How the product will be supported beneath the load
The number and tension of the straps must be selected according to the product and transport configuration.
Available Wrap Around Options
Standard Wrap Around
The standard profile provides flexible protection for curved or irregular edges.
It may be considered when the product requires a recyclable carton-board protector that follows its shape.
Reinforced Heavy-Duty Version
Eltete’s official brochure states that Wrap Around Edgeboard is also available as a heavy-duty version with reinforcement.
A reinforced option may be evaluated when the application requires additional strength. The final selection should still be based on the actual product, load and handling conditions.
Self-Adhesive Version
A self-adhesive Wrap Around option is also available.
The adhesive can help hold the profile in position before the final securing materials are applied. This may make the packing process easier for products where a loose curved profile would otherwise be difficult to position.
How to Select the Correct Wrap Around Profile
The correct profile cannot be selected according to product type alone.
Two steel coils may have different dimensions, weights, edge conditions and strapping requirements. The same applies to rolls, drums and furniture components.
Product Shape
Determine whether the product is:
– Completely circular
– Oval
– Curved
– Partially rounded
– Uneven
– A combination of straight and curved sections
The profile must be flexible enough to follow the required area.
Product Dimensions
Measure the diameter, circumference, edge width and length requiring protection.
Eltete’s official brochure presents Wrap Around Edgeboard in various dimensions and lengths. The final size should be matched to the customer’s application.
Required Strength
The necessary strength depends on factors such as:
– Product weight
– Strapping pressure
– Handling method
– Storage arrangement
– Transportation process
– Required edge coverage
A heavy-duty version should not automatically be selected for every product. The profile should provide the required performance without creating unnecessary material use.
Surface Requirements
The selected profile should also be assessed according to the product surface.
The official brochure lists white and brown surface options. Additional treatment or modification may be required for specialised industrial applications.
Packing Process
Consider how employees will position and secure the profile.
A self-adhesive version may be useful when the Wrap Around must remain temporarily attached before strapping or other final packaging materials are applied.
Combine Curved and Straight Protection
Some products contain both curved and straight sections.
A complete packaging system may therefore combine:
– Wrap Around Edgeboard for circular edges
– Standard Edgeboard for straight corners
– U-Profile for three-sided protection
– Flatboard for flat surfaces
– Honeycomb Board for cushioning or separation
– Solid discs for roll ends
– Paper Pallets or PallRun components for the supporting base
– Strapping or stretch film for unitisation
Eltete’s Transport Packaging Solutions concept combines different products according to the specific packaging requirement. Its protective-profile range is designed to protect products with different shapes during shipment, handling and storage.
Wrap Around Compared with Standard Edgeboard
Standard Edgeboard
Standard Edgeboard is normally used for:
– Straight pallet corners
– Rectangular cartons
– Palletisation
– Stabilisation
– Unitisation
– Internal box reinforcement
– Stacking support
Eltete states that standard Edgeboard can be applied externally around pallet corners or internally inside boxes.
Wrap Around Edgeboard
Wrap Around Edgeboard is intended for:
– Circular edges
– Curved surfaces
– Rolls
– Drums
– Round tables
– Steel coils
– Other irregular objects
The correct choice depends primarily on the shape of the area being protected.
Some shipments may require both products within the same packaging configuration.
Benefits of Wrap Around Edge Protection
Follows Curved Shapes
The notched design allows the profile to bend around round or irregular edges.
Protects Exposed Edges
The carton-board profile creates a protective layer between the product edge and surrounding handling or securing materials.
Supports Different Industries
Eltete identifies applications in steel, paper and plastic rolls, furniture, aluminium, laminate board and forest-industry products.
Available in Different Configurations
Standard, reinforced and self-adhesive versions can be considered according to the application.
Recyclable Carton-Based Construction
Eltete identifies Wrap Around Edgeboard as a 100% recyclable carton-board transport packaging product.
Corrosion-Free
The official brochure describes the product as corrosion-free, which can be relevant when evaluating carton-based protection for industrial products.
Avoiding Overpacking
Round products should not automatically be covered with multiple layers of general-purpose material.
A more targeted approach is to determine:
– Which edges are exposed
– Where strapping pressure will occur
– Whether the ends require discs
– Whether the sides require sheets
– Whether straight and curved profiles should be combined
– Which parts require reinforcement
– How the complete load will be secured
Eltete’s packaging approach focuses on combining different components according to the individual application, required strength and material usage.
The objective is to use the appropriate protective component in the correct position instead of adding unnecessary packaging throughout the entire load.
Test the Packaging Configuration
A new packaging arrangement should be evaluated before full implementation.
Eltete states that suitable packaging profiles are selected after studying the strength and other requirements of each individual application. The company also identifies compression, bending and strapping tests among the tests it can conduct in-house when required.
Testing can help assess:
– Profile strength
– Performance beneath strapping
– Product-edge coverage
– Packaging stability
– Compatibility with the handling process
– Suitability of the selected dimensions
– Whether additional reinforcement is required
The final packaging design should reflect the product, handling process and transportation conditions.
Practical Packaging Process for Round Products
Step 1: Identify the Product Shape
Determine whether the product is circular, curved, oval or irregular.
Step 2: Measure the Exposed Edge
Record the diameter, circumference, edge width and total area requiring protection.
Step 3: Identify Contact and Pressure Areas
Locate areas that may come into contact with straps, pallets, neighbouring products or handling surfaces.
Step 4: Select the Protective Components
Choose Wrap Around Edgeboard, solid discs, sheets, straight Edgeboard or other suitable Eltete profiles.
Step 5: Determine the Supporting Base
Review whether the product will use a conventional pallet, Paper Pallet, PallRun-based platform or another supporting structure.
Step 6: Plan the Securing Method
Determine how strapping, wrapping or other securing materials will hold the complete packaging system together.
Step 7: Produce a Trial Package
Apply the selected profiles and check whether they follow the product’s shape correctly.
Step 8: Test the Configuration
Evaluate the packaging according to its required handling, strength and strapping conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wrap Around Edgeboard?
Wrap Around Edgeboard is a flexible carton-board profile designed to protect curved and irregular product edges. Its notched construction allows it to bend around rolls, round tables and other non-rectangular objects.
Is Wrap Around Edgeboard recyclable?
Yes. Eltete identifies Wrap Around Edgeboard as a 100% recyclable transport packaging product.
Can Wrap Around Edgeboard protect steel coils?
Yes. Eltete states that heat-sealed Wrap Around edge protection is used for steel coils.
Can it be used for paper rolls?
Yes. Eltete identifies paper and plastic roll producers as potential users. Protective discs and sheets can also be supplied for the ends and sides of rolls.
Is Wrap Around suitable for drums?
Yes. Eltete’s official company profile identifies drums among the round objects that can use Wrap Around edge protection.
Can it protect round furniture?
Yes. Eltete states that the product has been designed for round tables and other round or irregular objects.
Is a reinforced version available?
Yes. Eltete’s Wrap Around brochure identifies a heavy-duty version with reinforcement.
Is a self-adhesive version available?
Yes. A self-adhesive version is available to support positioning and handling before the final packaging is secured.
Can Wrap Around be combined with other packaging products?
Yes. Depending on the application, it can form part of a complete system involving straight Edgeboard, protective discs, sheets, pallets, strapping and other packaging components.
Should the packaging be tested?
Yes. The profile should be selected according to the individual application and required strength. Eltete can provide compression, bending and strapping testing when required.
Protect Curved and Irregular Products with the Correct Profile
Round products require protection that follows their actual shape.
Eltete Wrap Around Edgeboard provides flexible carton-based protection for steel coils, paper rolls, plastic rolls, drums, round tables and other irregular objects. It can also be combined with solid discs, protective sheets, straight profiles and securing materials as part of a complete transport packaging system.
Contact Eltete Malaysia to discuss a Wrap Around Edgeboard solution based on your product dimensions, shape, strapping requirements and transportation process.
