A separate conventional pallet is not always the only way to create a transportable unit load.
For suitable applications, the pallet base can be integrated directly into a carton box, display structure, top board or product packaging. This can reduce the amount of material used while maintaining the handling access required throughout the logistics process.
Eltete EdgeRunner® is a four-way paper-based pallet alternative made by combining Eltete Edgeboard with PallRun® pallet runners. It can be used with corrugated boxes, shop displays and top boards or installed directly underneath suitable products.
EdgeRunner® is designed for manufacturers and packaging users looking for a lightweight, recyclable and material-efficient alternative to selected wooden or plywood pallet structures.
What Is EdgeRunner®?
EdgeRunner® is an Eltete pallet-base solution constructed using two established paper-based packaging components:
Eltete Edgeboard
Eltete PallRun®
These components are combined to create a four-way pallet alternative. Eltete states that EdgeRunner® can replace traditional pallets such as wooden or plywood pallets in suitable applications while optimising the use of packaging material and space.
Unlike a conventional pallet that is always supplied as a completely separate platform, EdgeRunner® can become part of the product’s existing transport packaging.
It may be:
– Combined with a corrugated box
– Attached directly to a suitable box
– Used with a top board
– Incorporated underneath a shop display
– Installed directly beneath a suitable product
– Configured according to the required packaging arrangement
Eltete’s e-commerce packaging page also identifies strapping protection, minimised material use, shipment security and multiple combinations as key characteristics of a pallet base using EdgeRunner®.
What Is EdgeRunner® Made From?
EdgeRunner® combines the structural functions of Edgeboard and PallRun®.
Edgeboard
Eltete Edgeboard is a laminated carton board profile used for palletisation, stabilisation, unitisation and edge protection.
It may be positioned around the corners of a load or incorporated into a packaging structure to provide support and stability. Eltete also states that Edgeboard can be used externally on pallet corners or internally inside boxes to provide additional stacking strength.
PallRun®
PallRun® is a carton board pallet runner and one of the basic elements used in Eltete paper pallet construction.
PallRun® can be attached directly to carton boxes or combined with carton board or Honeycomb Board to create a paper pallet structure.
The combined EdgeRunner® structure
When Edgeboard and PallRun® are combined, they create the EdgeRunner® pallet base.
The combination provides a different packaging approach from simply placing a product on a complete conventional pallet. The supporting components can be arranged as part of the box, display, top board or product base.
Eltete presents the resulting structure as a four-way pallet alternative.
How Does EdgeRunner® Work?
EdgeRunner® forms a raised supporting structure underneath a load.
The structure creates clearance that allows suitable material-handling equipment to approach the load from four directions. The exact design, positioning and number of components depend on the dimensions of the product, its weight distribution and the intended handling process.
The EdgeRunner® base can be installed beneath a suitable surface such as:
– A corrugated carton
– A carton or solid-board top sheet
– A display structure
– A customised packaging base
– The product itself, where the application allows direct installation
Once attached or incorporated into the packaging, the base and product can be handled as one unit.
The final design should be developed according to the actual product, handling equipment and shipment requirements. Eltete states that its pallet solutions can be adapted based on the product, handling process and destination while considering strength, space, material and cost expectations.
What Does Four-Way Pallet Access Mean?
A four-way pallet arrangement allows compatible handling equipment to approach the load from four sides.
This provides more directional flexibility than a two-way pallet configuration, where access is limited to two opposing sides.
Four-way access can be useful when:
– Loads may be approached from different warehouse directions
– Products need to be repositioned during handling
– Loading space is restricted
– The unit may pass through several handling points
– Warehouse or transport operators need more flexibility when lifting the load
EdgeRunner® is specifically presented by Eltete as a four-way pallet alternative.
Actual compatibility must still be confirmed using the intended forklift, pallet truck or other handling equipment.
How Is EdgeRunner® Different from a Conventional Pallet?
A conventional pallet normally functions as a separate platform underneath a product or group of cartons.
EdgeRunner® allows the pallet base to be integrated more closely into the transport packaging. Instead of automatically using a complete wooden or plywood structure, the required supporting components can be positioned only where they are needed.
Benefits of EdgeRunner®
1. Minimised packaging material
EdgeRunner® is designed to create a pallet base using only the components required for the specific packaging structure.
Instead of automatically adding a complete conventional pallet, the EdgeRunner® components can be incorporated into the box, board, display or product base. Eltete identifies minimised material use as one of the main benefits of its EdgeRunner® pallet base.
Reducing material should not mean reducing necessary protection. The structure must still be designed to support the product and the handling process.
2. Four-way handling access
EdgeRunner® is designed as a four-way pallet alternative.
This provides handling access from multiple directions and can make the unit more flexible during warehousing, loading and transportation.
The entry dimensions and handling clearance should be confirmed before production.
3. Integration with corrugated boxes
EdgeRunner® can be combined with corrugated boxes.
This can allow the carton and pallet base to function as one transport packaging unit rather than using a separate box and pallet. Eltete also states that the EdgeRunner® base may optionally be attached directly to a box.
The carton must be suitable for the attachment method and for the stresses created during lifting and handling.
4. Strapping protection
Eltete identifies strapping protection as a specific EdgeRunner® benefit.
Strapping can create concentrated pressure on packaging edges. Incorporating suitable carton board profiles into the load base can help create a more structured contact area for the strapping system.
The complete strapping arrangement should be tested using the actual packaging, strap type and tension.
5. Multiple packaging combinations
EdgeRunner® does not have to be used in only one standard configuration.
Eltete states that it can be used:
– With corrugated boxes
– With shop displays
– With a top board
– Directly beneath a product
Its e-commerce solutions page also identifies multiple combinations as one of the system’s advantages.
This gives manufacturers the opportunity to develop the base around the actual product rather than forcing every load onto the same conventional pallet design.
6. Paper-based and recyclable construction
Eltete’s transport packaging range is based on recyclable carton board materials. The company describes its pallet solutions as lightweight, strong and 100% recyclable.
When EdgeRunner® is combined with compatible carton packaging, it can help create a packaging system in which the major structural components are paper-based.
This may simplify unpacking and material separation for the receiver compared with a package that combines carton packaging and a separate wooden pallet.
Recycling acceptance still depends on local waste-management requirements and the condition of the used packaging.
7. No treatment like wood
Eltete states that its paper-based pallet solutions require no treatment like wood and are therefore ISPM 15-compliant.
This can be relevant for export applications where businesses want to avoid incorporating regulated wooden packaging components into the shipment.
Exporters should always confirm the requirements that apply to the destination, product category and complete packaging system.
8. Lightweight packaging approach
EdgeRunner® is built from carton board components rather than a complete wooden or plywood pallet structure.
Eltete positions its pallet solutions as lightweight alternatives and states that reducing packaging material, weight and volume can create savings throughout warehousing and transportation.
The actual weight difference will depend on the dimensions, construction and previous pallet system.
9. Shipment security
Eltete lists shipment security as one of the benefits of a pallet base with EdgeRunner®.
This should be understood as part of the complete packaging system. EdgeRunner® must work together with the carton, product supports, protective profiles, strapping and any required stabilisation materials.
No individual packaging component should be expected to secure every type of shipment on its own.
Where Can EdgeRunner® Be Used?
Corrugated transport boxes
EdgeRunner® can be incorporated underneath suitable corrugated boxes.
This arrangement allows the carton box and pallet base to be handled as one unit. It may be considered when the product is already packed in a strong transport carton and does not require a separate complete pallet structure.
Shop and promotional displays
Eltete identifies shop displays as one of the applications for EdgeRunner®.
A pallet base integrated into the display may support easier movement of the display during distribution and positioning.
The display structure must still be designed to remain stable throughout transportation and handling.
Top-board pallet structures
EdgeRunner® can be combined with a suitable top board to create a paper-based load platform.
The top board distributes the product across the supporting base. Its material and thickness should be selected according to the dimensions, weight and load concentration.
Directly beneath a product
Eltete states that EdgeRunner® can be used directly underneath a product.
This may be appropriate where the product has suitable support areas and does not require a complete deck surface.
Products with concentrated loads or sensitive contact points require careful evaluation before the components are attached directly underneath them.
E-commerce and distribution packaging
Eltete includes EdgeRunner® within its e-commerce solutions, where light and strong packaging can support deliveries to businesses and end customers.
It can be considered for products that require pallet-style handling but may not require a separate traditional pallet.
Custom industrial packaging
EdgeRunner® can form part of a customised industrial packaging system.
It may be combined with other Eltete components such as:
Corrugated boxes
– Edgeboard
– PallRun®
– Honeycomb Board
– Packaging profiles
Strapping
– Protective corner components
– Custom top boards
The correct combination depends on the product and transport process.
When Should Manufacturers Consider EdgeRunner®?
Manufacturers should consider EdgeRunner® when they need four-way handling but want to avoid automatically using a complete wooden or plywood pallet.
It may be relevant when:
The existing carton can become the transport unit
A strong corrugated box may be able to function as both the product container and the upper structure of the palletised package.
Adding an EdgeRunner® base can turn the box into a handling unit without placing it on a separate conventional pallet.
The company wants to reduce unnecessary material
Some products require lifting clearance but do not require the full structure of a standard pallet.
EdgeRunner® allows supporting components to be positioned according to the application.
Four-way handling is required
Manufacturers whose products need to be accessed from several directions may consider EdgeRunner® because it is designed as a four-way pallet alternative.
Strapping is used
EdgeRunner® may be considered where the transport packaging uses strapping and requires an integrated structure that also provides strapping protection.
The packaging uses mostly carton board
EdgeRunner® can support a paper-based transport packaging concept when combined with compatible cartons, boards and protective profiles.
The shipment must avoid wooden packaging
Eltete’s paper-based pallet solutions require no treatment like wood and are presented as ISPM 15-compliant. This may make EdgeRunner® relevant for suitable export packaging applications.
The product requires a custom-sized base
Products do not always fit standard pallet dimensions.
Eltete states that its pallet solutions can be produced in different quality, size and height options according to customer needs.
EdgeRunner® Compared with Other Eltete Pallet Solutions
EdgeRunner® vs PallRun®
PallRun® is an individual pallet runner and a basic element used in paper pallet construction.
EdgeRunner® combines PallRun® with Edgeboard to create a four-way pallet alternative.
Choose PallRun® when the packaging design mainly requires carton board pallet feet or runners. Consider EdgeRunner® when the design requires the combined structure and characteristics of both PallRun® and Edgeboard.
EdgeRunner® vs a complete paper pallet
A complete paper pallet normally includes a deck or top surface supported by paper-based runners.
EdgeRunner® may use a top board, but it can also be combined directly with a box, display or product. This makes it suitable for packaging concepts where a separate complete deck is not necessary.
EdgeRunner® vs Slip Sheets
EdgeRunner® creates a raised pallet-style base with four-way access.
A Slip Sheet is a thin laminated kraftliner sheet used for palletless handling. Slip Sheets normally require compatible handling systems such as a Push-Pull attachment or another appropriate material-handling method.
The choice depends on the equipment available and whether the load requires a raised base.
EdgeRunner® vs self-adhesive BoxRunner
Eltete BoxRunner is a self-adhesive pallet runner that can be attached beneath a product, box or display.
EdgeRunner® refers to the configuration that combines Edgeboard and PallRun® and provides extra stability and strapping protection.
The required solution should be selected according to the complete load-base design rather than the product name alone.
What Information Is Needed Before Designing an EdgeRunner® Base?
Product dimensions
The length, width and height of the product or carton determine the required size and position of the base components.
Product weight
The total packed weight must be provided before the base is designed.
Load distribution
A uniformly distributed load behaves differently from a product with a few concentrated support points.
The location of the heaviest sections should be identified.
Bottom structure of the product
The underside of the carton or product must provide suitable areas for attaching or supporting the EdgeRunner® components.
Handling equipment
The supplier should know whether the unit will be handled using forklifts, pallet trucks, conveyors or other equipment.
Required entry direction
Although EdgeRunner® is presented as a four-way pallet alternative, the required fork-entry dimensions and clearances must still match the actual equipment.
Strapping arrangement
The type, position and tension of the strapping should be considered so that the complete structure supports the required load-securing method.
Storage conditions
Humidity, stacking duration, warehouse conditions and possible exposure to water should be communicated during packaging development.
Transport method
The packaging may face different conditions during air, sea, road or combined transportation.
Destination
Shipment destination may affect export, handling and packaging requirements.
Eltete states that pallet solutions should be selected according to the product, handling requirements and destination.
Is EdgeRunner® Suitable for Every Product?
EdgeRunner® can provide a material-efficient pallet alternative, but it should not be assumed to suit every load.
Suitability depends on:
– Product weight
– Load distribution
– Carton strength
– Product support points
– Handling equipment
– Stacking requirements
– Strapping method
– Storage environment
– Transport conditions
– Required safety margin
Eltete’s official EdgeRunner® information does not provide one universal load capacity for every configuration.
The appropriate structure must therefore be evaluated for the individual application. Heavy, uneven or unusually shaped products may require additional boards, support components or a different Eltete pallet solution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EdgeRunner®?
EdgeRunner® is an Eltete paper-based pallet solution that combines Edgeboard and PallRun® to form a four-way pallet alternative.
Is EdgeRunner® a complete pallet?
It can function as the supporting base of a palletised transport unit. Depending on the application, it may be combined with a corrugated box, shop display, top board or product.
Can EdgeRunner® replace a wooden pallet?
Eltete states that EdgeRunner® can replace traditional wooden or plywood pallets in suitable applications. The product, load and handling requirements must be evaluated before replacement.
Is EdgeRunner® a two-way or four-way solution?
EdgeRunner® is presented by Eltete as a four-way pallet alternative.
Can EdgeRunner® be attached directly to a box?
Yes. Eltete states that the EdgeRunner® pallet base can optionally be attached directly to a box.
Can EdgeRunner® be used with a shop display?
Yes. Shop displays are one of the applications identified in Eltete’s official EdgeRunner® information.
Can EdgeRunner® be installed directly beneath a product?
Yes, where the product structure, support points and handling requirements are suitable.
Does EdgeRunner® provide strapping protection?
Yes. Eltete identifies strapping protection as one of the specific benefits of EdgeRunner®.
Does EdgeRunner® require fumigation?
Eltete states that its paper-based pallet solutions require no treatment like wood and are therefore ISPM 15-compliant. Export requirements should still be confirmed for the complete shipment and destination.
Is EdgeRunner® recyclable?
EdgeRunner® uses paper-based Edgeboard and PallRun® components. Eltete presents its pallet solutions as 100% recyclable carton board solutions.
Is there a standard load capacity for EdgeRunner®?
Eltete’s official EdgeRunner® information does not state one universal load capacity. The required strength and construction should be determined for each product and handling application.
Create a Pallet Base Around the Product
EdgeRunner® gives manufacturers another way to create a four-way handling base without automatically adding a complete wooden or plywood pallet.
By combining Eltete Edgeboard and PallRun®, the pallet base can be integrated with a corrugated box, display, top board or suitable product. The system can provide strapping protection, multiple configuration options and minimised material use as part of a customised transport packaging solution.
The correct design depends on the product dimensions, packed weight, load distribution, handling equipment, strapping arrangement, storage conditions and destination.
Contact Eltete Malaysia to discuss whether EdgeRunner® is suitable for your transport packaging requirements.Frequently Asked Questions
What is EdgeRunner®?
EdgeRunner® is an Eltete paper-based pallet solution that combines Edgeboard and PallRun® to form a four-way pallet alternative.
Is EdgeRunner® a complete pallet?
It can function as the supporting base of a palletised transport unit. Depending on the application, it may be combined with a corrugated box, shop display, top board or product.
Can EdgeRunner® replace a wooden pallet?
Eltete states that EdgeRunner® can replace traditional wooden or plywood pallets in suitable applications. The product, load and handling requirements must be evaluated before replacement.
Is EdgeRunner® a two-way or four-way solution?
EdgeRunner® is presented by Eltete as a four-way pallet alternative.
Can EdgeRunner® be attached directly to a box?
Yes. Eltete states that the EdgeRunner® pallet base can optionally be attached directly to a box.
Can EdgeRunner® be used with a shop display?
Yes. Shop displays are one of the applications identified in Eltete’s official EdgeRunner® information.
Can EdgeRunner® be installed directly beneath a product?
Yes, where the product structure, support points and handling requirements are suitable.
Does EdgeRunner® provide strapping protection?
Yes. Eltete identifies strapping protection as one of the specific benefits of EdgeRunner®.
Does EdgeRunner® require fumigation?
Eltete states that its paper-based pallet solutions require no treatment like wood and are therefore ISPM 15-compliant. Export requirements should still be confirmed for the complete shipment and destination.
Is EdgeRunner® recyclable?
EdgeRunner® uses paper-based Edgeboard and PallRun® components. Eltete presents its pallet solutions as 100% recyclable carton board solutions.
Is there a standard load capacity for EdgeRunner®?
Eltete’s official EdgeRunner® information does not state one universal load capacity. The required strength and construction should be determined for each product and handling application.
Create a Pallet Base Around the Product
EdgeRunner® gives manufacturers another way to create a four-way handling base without automatically adding a complete wooden or plywood pallet.
By combining Eltete Edgeboard and PallRun®, the pallet base can be integrated with a corrugated box, display, top board or suitable product. The system can provide strapping protection, multiple configuration options and minimised material use as part of a customised transport packaging solution.
The correct design depends on the product dimensions, packed weight, load distribution, handling equipment, strapping arrangement, storage conditions and destination.
Contact Eltete Malaysia to discuss whether EdgeRunner® is suitable for your transport packaging requirements.
