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Edge Protectors
Axxon honeycomb edge are formed 90° angle manufactured from flat honeycomb panel stock. They protect the edges, corners, and faces of products during transit and storage — a compressible but structurally sound buffer between the product surface and outer packaging.
How it works.
Edge Protectors are placed along the edges, corners, and flat faces of a product before the outer carton or wrap is applied. The 90° profile conforms to the product corner and distributes force across both faces simultaneously — absorbing lateral impact and preventing edge crushing during transport.
For top and bottom face protection, a set of four corners placed along the perimeter creates a full perimeter cap without requiring a solid top/bottom sheet. Longer sections wrap around vertical posts and columns up to 144″ in a single piece.
Engineering Note
Panels thicker than 1.25" become increasingly difficult to bend to a clean 90° fold and are generally not recommended for corner applications. For applications requiring higher compressive performance, consider a thicker flat panel with slit score, or discuss with Axxon.
Technical Specifications
Profile Angle
90° standardThickness Range
0.5" to 1.25"Length Range
Custom — up to 144" (handling constraints apply at extreme lengths)Material
Honeycomb panel — recycled kraft standard; virgin kraft available for higher compression ratingsEnd of Life
100% recyclable
How they are used
Honeycomb edge protectors are placed along the edges, corners, and flat faces of a product before the outer carton or wrap is applied. They serve multiple functions depending on placement:
Edge & Corner Protectors
Placed along the vertical edges of a product — such as a filing cabinet, door panel, or appliance — to absorb lateral impact and prevent edge crushing during transport. The 90° profile conforms to the product corner and distributes force across both faces simultaneously.
Top & Bottom Caps
Placed across the top or bottom face of a product to provide compressive protection against stacking loads. A set of four corners placed along the perimeter of the top or bottom face creates a full perimeter cap without requiring a solid top/bottom sheet.
Column & Post Protection
Longer corner sections wrapped around vertical posts, columns, or door frames to protect against handling damage during storage and transit. Lengths up to 144" allow full-height coverage for tall products in a single piece.
Face & Panel Protection
Shorter corner sections used as point-of-contact buffers between product faces and carton walls, preventing surface-to-surface contact and reducing the risk of scratching, denting, or marking during transit.
Design considerations.
Select thickness based on the compressive load the corner must absorb. Thicker panels provide higher resistance; thinner panels are more flexible and easier to apply to tight profiles.
For very long products, consider whether multiple shorter corners joined end-to-end are more practical than a single long piece. Pieces over 96" become progressively more difficult to handle during pack-out.
Panels thicker than 1.25" become increasingly difficult to bend to a clean 90° fold. For higher compressive performance, consider a thicker flat panel with slit score.
For filing cabinet and steel enclosure applications: corners typically pair with flat pads on top and bottom faces for a complete protective package.
Applications
Common applications.
Edge Protectors can be implemented for a variety of applications. The examples below are illustrative starting points, not standard SKUs. Let’s develop your solution.