Choosing the right Edgeboard can help protect your products and improve load stability during transport.
However, not every pallet load needs the same type of Edgeboard. The right choice depends on the product, load weight, pallet height, strapping, stacking, and handling conditions.
Eltete Edgeboard is made from laminated carton board. It can be used for corner protection, pallet stabilisation, unitisation, strapping protection, and added stacking support.
The best solution should match the needs of the actual shipment.
What Should You Check Before Choosing Edgeboard?
Before choosing an Edgeboard, consider:
– Product type
– Product dimensions
– Total load weight
– Pallet dimensions
– Pallet height
– Stacking needs
– Strapping position
– Strap tension
– Handling method
– Transport conditions
These details help determine the type of protection needed.
1. Understand Your Product and Load
Start with the product you want to ship.
Different products need different levels of protection. A pallet of light cartons may have different needs from a pallet carrying heavy industrial parts.
Check the following:
– Product type
– Know what type of goods you are shipping.
– Product size
– Measure the product and the full pallet load.
– Total load weight
– Check the total packed weight of the shipment.
– Weight distribution
– Look at how the weight is spread across the pallet.
This information can help Eltete understand your packaging needs and recommend a suitable solution.
2. Check the Pallet Height
Pallet height is another important factor.
For many pallet loads, Edgeboard is placed vertically along the corners. This helps create stronger and more defined edges around the load.
The Edgeboard length should match the area that needs protection.
Some loads may need full-length Edgeboard. Others may only need protection in selected areas.
The goal is to use protection where it is needed.
3. Identify the Areas That Need Protection
Corners and edges can face pressure during transport and handling.
This may happen during:
– Strapping
– Stretch wrapping
– Stacking
– Loading
– Unloading
– Warehouse handling
– Transportation
Edgeboard can be placed around these areas to provide extra protection.
For a standard pallet load, Edgeboard is often used on the vertical corners.
It can also be used in other areas based on the packaging design.
4. Look at Your Strapping System
Strapping helps keep a pallet load secure.
However, straps can place pressure on the corners of cartons or products.
Edgeboard can be placed between the strap and the load. This helps spread the pressure over a larger area.
Before selecting Edgeboard, check:
Type of strap
Know whether plastic or steel strapping is being used.
Strap position
Identify where the straps will touch the load.
Strap tension
Check how much pressure is applied.
Number of straps
More straps may create more pressure points.
Edgeboard should work together with the complete securing system.
5. Consider Your Stacking Needs
Some products are stacked during storage or transport.
In these cases, the packaging must support the load above it.
Eltete Edgeboard can be used around pallet corners. It can also be used inside boxes for extra support in suitable applications.
Before choosing a solution, consider:
– Number of stacked layers
– Total load height
– Carton strength
– Weight above the load
– Storage conditions
Edgeboard should be part of the full packaging design.
6. Think About Load Stability
A pallet load should stay stable during handling and transport.
Edgeboard can support palletisation, stabilisation, and unitisation.
It can also work together with strapping or stretch film.
For example, vertical Edgeboard can be placed around the pallet corners before the load is secured.
This helps create a more organised and supported transport unit.
7. Match the Protection to the Product Shape
Not every product has straight edges.
Some products may be:
– Round
– Curved
– Long
– Flat
– Irregular in shape
Standard Edgeboard may not be the best option for every shape.
Eltete also offers other protection profiles for different applications, including Wrap Around, U-Profile, and Flatboard.
The correct solution depends on the product and the type of protection required.
8. Consider the Full Packaging System
Edgeboard is often only one part of a transport packaging solution.
Depending on the application, it can be used together with other Eltete solutions such as:
– Paper Pallets
– Slip Sheets
– Wrap Around profiles
– Strapping
– Stretch film
The full system should be designed around the product, transport method, and handling process.
This is why the same packaging setup may not work for every shipment.
9. Do Not Choose Based on Thickness Alone
A thicker Edgeboard is not always the best choice.
The correct solution depends on several factors, including:
– Required protection
– Load weight
– Product shape
– Strapping
– Stacking
– Handling
– Packaging design
The aim is to provide enough protection without using more material than needed.
Eltete can recommend suitable options based on the actual application.
10. Consider Testing When Needed
Some applications may need extra evaluation.
Eltete can provide compression, bending, and strapping tests when required.
Testing may be useful when:
– Changing an existing packaging system
– Introducing a new product
– Changing the pallet load
– Increasing stacking needs
– Changing strapping
– Preparing for different transport conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q – What is Edgeboard used for?
A – Edgeboard can be used for corner protection, pallet stabilisation, unitisation, strapping protection, and added stacking support.
Q – Can Edgeboard be used with strapping?
A – Yes. Edgeboard can be placed between the strap and the load to help protect vulnerable edges from strapping pressure.
Q – Can Edgeboard help improve pallet stability?
A – Yes. Edgeboard can form part of a complete pallet stabilisation system together with strapping or stretch film.
Q – Can Edgeboard be used inside a box?
A – Yes. It can be used inside boxes for added support in suitable applications.
Q – How do I know which Edgeboard I need?
A – There is no single Edgeboard that suits every load. The correct option depends on the product, weight, dimensions, strapping, stacking, and transport conditions.
Q – Choosing the Right Edgeboard
A – The right Edgeboard should match the actual needs of the shipment.
Product weight, pallet height, strapping, stacking, handling, and transport conditions should all be considered before making a choice.
Instead of choosing Edgeboard based only on size or thickness, look at the full packaging system.
Eltete Malaysia can review your application and recommend a suitable transport packaging solution based on your requirements.
Need help choosing Edgeboard for your pallet load?
Share your product dimensions, load weight, pallet setup, strapping method, and transport requirements with Eltete Malaysia.
Learn more at www.eltete.com.my
