Solid board edge protection

What is a solid board edge protector?

What is a solid board edge protector?e packaging offers extra reinforcement to the most vulnerable area of a product, guarding against scratches, marks and other kinds of damage. Heavy objects such as tables, mirrors or large picture frames can easily become dented at the edges due to the sheer force of the item’s weight. Therefore, Kite supplies three sturdy solid board styles of edge protection in an array of sizes to suit different shaped products and prevent the inevitable movement of goods during transit from inflicting damage to your goods.

What is a corner edge protector?

This edge protector is comprised of a robust solid board with a right-angle curve to mirror the shape of an object’s corner, offering direct fortification to that area. Kite’s design has a locked tab feature that allows the protector to be straightened out for nestable space conservation and quickly assembled into its angled configuration when in use. The tab simply slots into the corresponding gap opposite.

How do I use a corner protector?

These angled edge protectors are extremely easy to use. Once the lock feature has been utilised by bending the packaging at the centre to interlock the tabs, the user can position them over the corner of their product. To ensure that these solid board protectors stay in place, packing tape can be used at either end of the edge shields. Through packaging angled items in this way, the most vulnerable, external points of the object are guarded against the collisions which are inevitable during transit, helping a package to arrive in the best possible condition.

What type of adhesive is used on our self-adhesive edge protectors?

The adhesive used by the edge protectors is a hotmelt solution balancing long-lasting sticking power with an easy removal that does not leave residue on the product. The packaging arrives with a paper peel-and-seal strip that, once removed, reveals a ready to use self-adhesive.

Which edge protector do I need?

For straight edges, either the standard or self-adhesive solid board edge shields are the perfect solution. Within the standard category, you can also purchase corner edge protectors for complete protection against each external area most susceptible to impact. The self-adhesive edge guards use a long-lasting hotmelt solution to provide additional security and reassurance when posting out your fragile, heavy or otherwise awkward goods. Finally, for the rounded edges of a chair or circular home décor item, there is no postal packaging more suitable than our curved solid board edge protection. The toothed construction grants the robust solid board an impressive level of flexibility to fit the curvature of most products. All varieties are versatile packaging products that are indispensable for industries dispatching large breakable items.

Can you recycle solid board packaging?

Not only are these solid cardboard edge covers widely kerbside recyclable, but they also are made from 100% recycled paper that is comprised of compressed recycled cardboard which creates a very dense material capable of granting long-lasting, effective fortification to products. In addition to its strength, it is also sustainable by being formed from recycled resource and able to be recycled again after use. As such, this solid board edge protection packaging demonstrates a smooth running of a circular economy. Historically, polystyrene has been the only available cushioning for sharp edges or angular products, yet this range of products offers an eco-friendly alternative. By opting for sustainable packaging, your brand can proudly display green credentials throughout your marketing and generally appeal to the modern market of today.

What is the purpose of an edge protector?

Our corner edge covers and straight edge shields strengthen and protect the part of an object most at risk of being scraped, scratched or broken if coming into direct contact with other objects. These small collisions are unavoidable during transit, necessitating the use of specifically targeted protection. High value or fragile goods such as furniture, frames or mirrors will always require specialised packaging of this kind in order to arrive in the immaculate condition a customer expects. Particularly sharp corners or edges may also be at risk of puncturing other forms of weaker, more general use packaging. These edge protectors, however, are for industrial use and built to withstand high pressure, heavy weights and sharp points.