Pactiv: Edge protectors

Edge-Foam® protectors from Pactiv (Lake Forest, IL) are available in either L- or U-shaped channels to protect and cushion product edges from damage.

Pactiv Corporation
Feb 28th, 2002
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Made from extruded PE foam, protectors are available in channel widths ranging from 7/8” to 8” (L-shaped) and 7/8” to 9½” (U-shaped). Protectors’ flexible shape enables them to be wrapped around corners and edges and still provide a snug fit.

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