Rubber Edge Protectors & Profiles

Edge trim profiles commonly use EPDM, neoprene, and PVC rubber compounds. EPDM offers excellent weather and UV resistance, neoprene provides oil and temperature resilience, while PVC delivers flexibility and cost efficiency. The right material depends on environmental exposure, temperature range, and whether the application is indoor or outdoor.

To cover sharp metal edges, rubber edge trim profiles or foam edge protectors are the most effective solutions. They slip over or adhere to metal edges to eliminate cut hazards, protect personnel, and prevent surface damage. For industrial packaging, rigid paperboard corner protectors also reinforce and cushion sharp pallet and product edges during transit.

Edge protectors, also called corner posts or V-boards, are applied to pallet corners and package edges to prevent crush damage, strap cut-through, and stack collapse during LTL, OTR, and parcel shipping. They reinforce load stability on stretch-wrapped pallets and can reduce in-transit damage rates by up to 50%.

Edge protectors from Take 2 Direct are available in light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty ratings. Duty ratings correspond to caliper thickness, ranging from 0.120 in to 0.225 in. Light-duty suits lighter loads and short-haul shipments, while heavy-duty is engineered for high-stack, long-haul freight requiring maximum crush resistance.

Yes. Take 2 Direct offers edge protectors in standard leg widths of 2, 3, and 4 inches with lengths up to 96 inches, plus cut-to-length custom sizing. Pre-printed, custom-branded options are also available for brand-forward freight presentations, making them ideal for companies wanting consistent branding throughout their supply chain.

Yes. Paperboard edge protectors from Take 2 Direct are 100% recyclable and manufactured from recycled fiber content. This supports corporate sustainability reporting and ESG goals. Choosing recyclable edge protection is an easy way for distribution facilities, manufacturers, and e-commerce fulfillment operations to reduce packaging waste without compromising load integrity.