Strapping is commonly used to secure cartons, products and palletised loads during transportation. However, when plastic or steel strapping is applied directly against a vulnerable carton or product edge, the concentrated pressure may damage the packaging.
Edge Board for strapping protection provides a protective layer between the strap and the load.
Eltete Edgeboard is manufactured from laminated carton board and is designed for protection, stability and stacking strength. It can be combined with plastic or steel strapping, stretch film and other transport packaging components.
Why Can Strapping Damage Packaging?
Strapping works by applying tension around a load.
The amount of pressure experienced at the corners can depend on factors such as:
– Strap tension
– Product weight
– Carton strength
– Number of straps
– Position of each strap
– Edge shape
– Handling and transportation conditions
If a strap is positioned directly against a carton corner, the pressure is concentrated within a relatively small area.
This is where suitable Edge Board can become part of the packaging system.
Q – How Does Edge Board Protect Against Strapping?
A – Edge Board can be positioned between the strapping and the vulnerable edge of the packaging.
Instead of allowing the strap to apply pressure directly against one small area, the protective profile creates a larger contact surface.
Eltete identifies strapping protection as one of the applications of its Edgeboard. Edgeboard can also contribute to palletisation, stabilisation, unitisation and stacking strength.
For palletised cartons, Edge Board may be positioned vertically along the load corners before straps are applied.
The appropriate Edge Board dimensions and strength should be selected according to the individual packaging application.
Q – What Should Be Considered When Selecting Edge Board?
1 – Product Weight
– Heavier loads may require stronger protective profiles.
2 – Strap Tension
– The Edge Board must be suitable for the pressure created by the selected strapping arrangement.
3 – Edge Board Length
– For tall pallet loads, the profile may need to cover a larger portion of the load.
4 – Leg Width and Thickness
– Different applications require different profile dimensions and strength characteristics.
5 – Transport Conditions
– Warehouse handling, stacking, loading and transportation should be considered as part of the complete packaging design. Eltete offers Edgeboard in different sizes and quality options so that the protective profile can be selected according to the application.
6 – Edge Board Works Best as Part of a Complete System
– Strapping protection should not normally be considered in isolation.Depending on the shipment, a complete transport packaging system may combine:
– Paper Pallet or other load base + Edge Board + Stretch Film + Strapping
Each component performs a different function.
The load base supports the goods, Edge Board protects and reinforces selected areas, while stretch film and strapping help secure the complete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q – Can Edge Board be used underneath plastic strapping?
A – Yes. Eltete Edgeboard can be combined with plastic strapping as part of a transport packaging system.
Q – Can Edge Board be used with steel strapping?
A – Yes. Eltete also identifies steel strapping as compatible with its Transport Packaging Solutions concept.
Q – Does Edge Board strengthen cartons?
A – Edgeboard can be placed inside boxes to provide additional stacking strength and can also be used externally around pallet corners.
Q – Is Edge Board recyclable?
A – Eltete’s transport packaging approach includes recyclable paper-based products, and its Edgeboard is manufactured from laminated carton board.
Q – Looking for Edge Board for Strapping Protection?
A – Eltete Malaysia provides Edgeboard and other paper-based transport packaging components for manufacturers, exporters and logistics operations.
The appropriate Edge Board should be selected according to your product dimensions, load weight, strap tension, handling method and transportation requirements.
Contact Eltete Malaysia to discuss Edge Board for your strapping protection application.
