A corner board (or edge protector) is a vertical L-shaped paper or plastic strip placed at the corners of a palletized load to prevent damage from stretch wrap tension and forklift impact.
Definition
A corner board (or edge protector) is a vertical L-shaped paper or plastic strip placed at the corners of a palletized load to prevent damage from stretch wrap tension and forklift impact.
Detailed Explanation
Corner boards provide load stability and prevent stretch film cutting into product corners. Materials: laminated kraft paper, plastic, or steel. Length: 4-8 feet. Common in beverage, pharma, electronics.
Sources
- ASTM D4649
- TAPPI
- MHIA
Companion Resources
What credit terms does United States Pallets offer national customers?
Net-30 credit terms standard after the first 1-3 prepaid or COD loads while credit is being established. Submit a credit application with three trade references; approval typically processes within 48 hours. Volume accounts can negotiate net-45 or net-60.
Does United States Pallets ship What Is a Corner Board? to all of United States?
Yes. We deliver to every commercial address in United States, with same-day shipping standard in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. national-area accounts are typical - submit a quote with your dock location and we route accordingly.
How does United States Pallets compare to United States-based local pallet suppliers?
Local United States suppliers offer geographic proximity. United States Pallets offers nationwide sourcing depth, multi-grade inventory always in stock, sub-2-business-hour quote response, audit-ready documentation, and standing-order automation that local yards typically don't match.
Does United States Pallets buy back used pallets in national?
Yes. We buy back used pallets from national collectors, recyclers, and warehouses - 250-pallet minimum per load, single-size only (no mixed-size loads). Fast ACH payment, typically same-day or net-7 depending on volume. Pickup arranged on standard outbound delivery routes.
What documentation accompanies What Is a Corner Board? loads?
BOL, packing list, grade certifications standard. Heat-treated loads add IPPC stamps and ISPM-15 documentation. Pharma-grade loads add batch records. Food-grade loads add FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule certifications. All documentation ships electronically before delivery.
