What is BS EN 13393 - Edge protectors for packaging about?

The right packaging can make all the difference to a product. Edge protectors are placed on items to help stabilize and protect loads during shipping and storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable angular edge protectors ensure easy stacking, strength, and protection for both solid and liquid heavyweight products during transportation.

BS EN 13393 focuses on specifications for edge protectors. BS EN 13393 specifies the dimensions and physical properties of a range of edge protectors which are used in conjunction with tensional strapping.

BS EN 13393 gives an edge protector description. The Edge protectors are manufactured in a wide variety of forms and sizes, which are categorized as follows: flat, corner protectors, profiles used for edge protection.

Who is BS EN 13393 - Edge protectors for packaging for?

BS EN 13393 on edge protectors for packaging is useful for:

Edge protector manufacturers
Goods packaging products manufacturers
Food packaging industries
The goods packaging and distribution industry
Quality control professionals

Why should you use BS EN 13393 - Edge protectors for packaging?

Strapping edge protectors are designed to eliminate damage, by lying underneath strapping, on the corner of loads. Edge protectors are required to perform in a wide range of environments, some of which may affect performance. Strapping edge protectors serve our purpose best because, in the end, we don’t want any accidents, injuries and damages to the operators and to the products we transport.

BS EN 13393 guides you with the selection of materials for edge protectors and mechanical properties of profiles. Following dimension specifications, manufacturers will be able to design efficient edge protectors.

BS EN 13393 reinforce and strengthens packages, protecting them against the hazards of transportation with edge protectors, thus assisting and ensuring a safe arrival at destination. Following BS EN 13393 guidelines help to protect the packages, so no scratches, damages, or breaks occur during transport and storage.

BS EN 13393:2001

Packaging. Specification for edge protectors

Current

Published:

15 Jun 2001