Edge and Corner Protectors

Custom Edge Protection for Shipping,
Palletizing & Product Safety

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OEM Materials provides industrial-grade edge protectors engineered to prevent crush damage, stabilize pallet loads, and protect delicate surfaces during shipping, storage, and handling. From custom-length cornerboard to foam edge guards and strapping protectors, our solutions help reduce claims, improve load integrity, and deliver a more professional, damage-free presentation.

Featured Edge Protector Solutions

Below is a comprehensive list of our edge protection products, each engineered for stability, surface safety, and load reinforcement in demanding shipping and warehousing environments.

custom edge protector

Custom Edge Protectors

Custom-printed and custom-length cornerboard engineered around your load height, weight, and shipping conditions. Designed to prevent crushing, stabilize pallets, and reinforce edges while enhancing brand visibility. Perfect for manufacturing, fulfillment, and large-format products requiring consistent, high-strength protection.

vboards in a pallet

V-Board by the Pallet

Bulk pallet quantities of V-board for high-volume packaging departments. Buying by the pallet reduces cost per stick, cuts packaging waste, and ensures every pack station stays fully stocked. Designed for warehouses, production facilities, and operations that need steady, reliable cornerboard supply.

foam edge protectors

Foam Edge Protectors

Soft, impact-absorbing foam profiles designed to protect delicate surfaces from dents, scratches, and scuffs. Available in U-channel, L-shapes, and custom profiles for furniture, glass, electronics, finished metals, and painted assemblies. Ideal for parcel shipping and high-value goods.

foam corner protection in box

Foam Corners

Pre-formed foam corner guards that lock securely onto product edges to absorb shock and prevent crushing. Perfect for framed items, cabinetry, panels, glass, and finished assemblies. These corners offer quick application and excellent protection for LTL, parcel, and warehouse handling.

colored strapping protectors

Strapping Protectors

Heavy-duty strap guards that prevent steel or poly strapping from biting into cartons, coils, or palletized loads. These protectors distribute tension, prevent corner blowouts, and reduce strap damage, making them a simple, reliable upgrade for any shipping or palletizing operation.

man cutting edge protectors

Edge Protector Cutters

Handheld cutters engineered for fast, clean trimming of edge protectors and V-board. Provides square cuts without crushing the material, helping teams size cornerboard at the pack station, reduce waste, and keep pallet loads neat and professional.

Why Choose OEM Materials Edge Protection?

Built for Load Stability & Damage Prevention

Our edge protectors reinforce pallet loads, prevent crushing, and improve stacking strength for safer, more reliable shipments.

Custom-Fit for
Every Product

We tailor cornerboard length, thickness, width, and printing to match your exact load height, weight, and handling conditions.

Surface-Safe Options for Delicate Goods

Foam profiles and soft-corner protection ensure sensitive materials stay free from scuffs, dents, or abrasion.

Brand & Presentation
Ready

Custom-printed edge protectors enhance professional appearance, improve handling clarity, and strengthen brand visibility on every shipment.

Consistent, Repeatable Performance

Every protector—foam or fiberboard—is engineered for uniform strength, predictable behavior, and seamless pack-out across all SKUs.

foam corner protection in box

About Edge & Corner Protectors

Edge protectors, cornerboard, and foam corners are essential components for stabilizing loads, protecting edges, and preventing damage in shipping, warehousing, and palletizing environments. At OEM Materials, we engineer corner protection systems that deliver high crush resistance, reliable surface protection, and improved load integrity across a wide range of applications.

Our products are designed to strengthen pallet loads, protect delicate finishes, prevent strap damage, and reinforce packaging during transport. Whether you’re securing film rolls, furniture, electronics, metals, or mixed pallet loads, our edge protectors help reduce damage, streamline pack-out, and ensure your shipments arrive in perfect condition.

From industrial-strength V-board to soft foam corners and strapping protectors, we tailor each solution to your product, workflow, and logistics needs.

Industries That Depend on Our Edge Protection

Furniture & Case Goods

Foam edges and corners prevent dents, scratches, and crushing on high-value furniture and cabinetry.

Glass, Mirrors & Architectural Products

Pre-formed foam corners safeguard sharp, fragile edges during packing, storing, and shipping.

Electronics
& Semiconductor

Delicate edges and finished surfaces stay protected during transport, kitting, and warehouse handling.

Manufacturing &
OEM

Cornerboard and foam protectors stabilize pallets, protect assemblies, and support high-mix production workflows.

Food, Medical & Cleanroom Operations

Plastic-safe and moisture-resistant protectors maintain hygiene and protect sensitive goods.

Distribution & Warehousing

V-board and strap guards reinforce pallet loads and reduce damage during stacking and transit.

E-Commerce & Fulfillment

Foam edge guards improve presentation and protect consumer shipments from impact and abrasion.

Ready to Build Your Edge Protection System?

OEM Materials is here to help you design, select, and integrate edge protectors that reduce damage, stabilize loads, and streamline your shipping workflow.

Edge Protection Delivered Nationwide

Nationwide
Coverage

We supply edge protectors and foam corner systems to manufacturers, distributors, and fulfillment networks across the U.S.

Regional
Distribution

With distribution centers in CA, IL, PA, TX, and GA, we provide fast replenishment and reliable stock availability.

Multi-Site Manufacturing Support

We coordinate shipments, maintain supply levels, and support ongoing programs across multiple facilities.

Fast Delivery to Nearby Areas

Facilities near our distribution hubs receive accelerated shipments and quick access to replenishment.

Export & Long-Distance Shipping Support

Our edge protectors stabilize loads and prevent damage during global transport and heavy handling.

Ready to Strengthen Your Packaging?

From custom cornerboard to foam edge protectors, OEM Materials delivers engineered protection your operation can depend on.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of edge protectors does OEM Materials offer?

We provide custom-length cornerboard, pallet-quantity V-board, foam edge protectors, foam corners, strapping protectors, and edge protector cutters. Each option is built to reinforce loads, prevent crushing, protect surfaces, and improve stability across shipping and warehouse environments.

Yes. We offer custom-printed cornerboard with logos, branding, handling instructions, or load indicators. Custom printing helps with presentation, inventory clarity, and brand visibility. It also strengthens pallet professionalism and helps identify shipments quickly during warehouse handling.

Absolutely. Foam edge protectors are designed for sensitive finishes such as painted metals, glass, electronics, cabinetry, and consumer goods. They prevent scratches, dents, and scuffs while absorbing impact during packing, storage, and shipping.

Our protectors support manufacturing, furniture, electronics, glass, distribution, e-commerce, metal fabrication, and medical environments. Any operation that ships delicate, heavy, or palletized goods benefits from reinforced edge protection and surface-safe cushioning.

Yes. Strapping protectors distribute strap tension to prevent cutting, crushing, or corner blowouts. They protect cartons, coils, and pallet loads from strap marks and improve stability during transit—especially for heavier or high-tension applications.

Yes. We supply V-board and cornerboard by the pallet to reduce cost per stick, keep pack stations stocked, and minimize packaging waste. Bulk ordering is ideal for large shipping departments and production lines.

We evaluate your product weight, pallet load height, handling environment, and shipping conditions to recommend the ideal thickness, length, and profile, ensuring reliable performance without over-specifying material.

Yes. Our cornerboard and strap guards help stabilize loads during long-distance and international transport. Foam options protect delicate or finished goods, while fiberboard protects palletized shipments from compression and impact.

Yes. Our edge protector cutters allow staff to trim V-board quickly and accurately at pack stations. These tools prevent crushing, reduce waste, and keep pallet loads clean and professional.

Lead times depend on type and quantity, but we maintain strong regional distribution for fast nationwide delivery. Stock protectors ship quickly, and custom-printed or specialty foam options are produced efficiently. Ongoing needs can be supported with VMI or JIT programs.