In fragile sectors such as ceramics, insulation boards, wood, or electrical appliances, minor damage can lead to major claims. Here’s how corner protectors can make the difference between a safe delivery and a problem:
Common problems in transport and storage
Corner protectors have become an essential element in protecting delicate products. In sectors such as ceramics, insulation boards, wood, and household appliances, their use reduces complaints by minimising damage that often occurs during product transport and storage.
Edge crushing
The weight of stacking or strapping pressure can deform the edges. In this way, the corner protectors act as a shield and keep the piece intact.
Strap bite and surface marks
Corner protectors serve to protect the finish of the product, which can be damaged by the pressure of strapping.
Slip and loss of tension
Corner protectors help keep everything securely in place. The reality is that an unstable load can be dangerous.
Vibration and shocks during transit
During transport, vibrations are unavoidable. Corner protectors reduce impact and prevent damage to fragile materials.
Types of corner plates and selection criteria
High-quality corner protectors must be adapted to the product, the type of strapping and the environment to ensure effective protection.
Each material meets specific needs:
- PP: durable, ideal for general use.
- PE: greater flexibility and shock absorption.
Compatibility with PP PET steel strapping and slings
The corner bracket must work in harmony with the fastening system.
- With PP and PET strapping, you need continuous pressure resistance without marking the product.
- With steel strapping, it requires greater rigidity to withstand high stresses.
- With slings, the geometry prevents slippage and distributes the load.
Environmental conditions: humidity and temperature
The performance of corner guards varies depending on the climate, so it is advisable to select materials that maintain their integrity in demanding environments. We have Applus and Dekra certification indicating the temperatures to which the corner guards have been subjected in tests, at room temperature, -18ºC and -20ºC.
Key metrics: damage claims and cost per pallet
Subsequent monitoring showed a significant decrease in complaints and replacements. When comparing before and after, the company measured fewer damaged parts per pallet, a direct reduction in replacement costs, and improved transport profitability thanks to more efficient packaging.
Insulation board sector
Insulation boards, whether thermal or acoustic, are usually lightweight, bulky and highly sensitive to compression and impact on the edges. Even slight crushing can result in a loss of useful thickness, shrinkage and complaints from the end customer.
Risks of breakage, crushing and loss of thickness
During transport and storage, the boards are subjected to uneven pressure from strapping, knocks to the corners and deformation due to their own weight when stacked. This can cause broken edges, warped boards or a lack of thickness in certain areas, directly affecting their insulating performance.
Edge reinforcement and uniform pressure distribution
The corner protectors act as a rigid barrier between the strapping and the plate. They distribute pressure along the edge, preventing deep marks, cuts in the material or local crushing. In this way, the package retains its shape, the specified thickness is maintained and incidents of damage to the ends are significantly reduced.
Pallet stability and good stowage practices
The combination of corner protectors and correct strapping improves pallet stability, especially in high stacks or over long distances. Placing corner protectors from the base to the top, checking the tension of the strapping and ensuring that the pallet is level are key steps in minimising internal movement, collisions between boards and possible deformation throughout the logistics cycle.
Bricks, hollow bricks, ceramics, timber and boards sector
As with ceramics, bricks, hollow bricks, wood and boards, their transport requires specific protection to prevent common damage that affects the final quality of the product.
Risks, chipping, denting and deformation
The parts may be damaged by side impacts, uneven pressure or movement during loading.
Edge protection and load distribution in stacks
Corner protectors reinforce the edges and distribute the weight. As a result, buckling and loss of stability when stacking are prevented.
Good practices for stowage and securing
It seems simple, but firm strapping, a level base and a well-aligned stack reduce incidents.
Household appliances and white goods sector
With electrical appliances, any bump or scratch can turn a delivery into a return. That’s why packaging must protect both the appearance and integrity of the product.
Risks of dents, scratches and dents in volume
Daily handling and friction in the warehouse can easily damage casings and panels.
Corner pieces with radius
These protections fit better on curved surfaces and prevent the strapping from leaving marks, reinforcing each corner.
Profitable investment
The incorporation of Baumgarten corner protectors is not an extra cost, but a profitable investment.
If we compare the small added cost with the value of the damage avoided (especially in fragile products), the advantages are clear.
Profitability occurs when breakages, claims or replacements exceed the expected threshold and the operation incurs additional costs.