Edge protection, often referred to as V-board or corner board, helps reinforce the edges and corners of products during shipping, storage, and palletizing. Made from durable layers of compressed paperboard, edge protectors help prevent crushing, denting, and strap damage while improving overall load stability. They distribute pressure evenly when stretch wrap or strapping is applied, allowing tighter, more secure unitization without damaging cartons or products. Commonly used in palletized shipments, stacked boxes, and fragile items, edge protection provides a simple, cost-effective way to reduce damage and maintain a clean, professional appearance throughout the supply chain.
Edge Protection
V-Board
V-board (edge protection) is one of the simplest ways to dramatically reduce shipping damage while improving pallet stability. By reinforcing the corners of cartons and products, V-board distributes the pressure from stretch wrap and strapping evenly, helping prevent crushed edges, dented packaging, and weakened boxes. The result is tighter, more secure loads that hold their shape in transit and arrive looking professional. Lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to apply, V-board protects both your product and your brand image. Whether you are palletizing boxes, bundling materials, or shipping fragile items, adding edge protection can lower damage claims, reduce returns, and keep customers confident in the quality of every shipment.
V-Guard
V-Guard is a short length of V-board — typically 2-1/2" long — designed to sit directly beneath strapping on the top layer of a pallet to prevent the strap from crushing or denting cartons. By distributing strap tension across a wider surface area, V-Guard helps maintain box integrity, protect product appearance, and allow for tighter, more secure loads without damaging the top tier. It’s a simple, low-cost solution that improves pallet stability, reduces damage claims, and keeps shipments arriving in clean, sellable condition. When presentation and protection both matter, V-Guard adds an extra layer of confidence right where pallets are most vulnerable.
