PE foam protective profile "L" 50-50 1m

"L 50-50" PE Foam Protective Profile 1 m - Universal Corner Shield for Furniture, Glass and Appliances

"L 50-50" is a universal foam profile in the shape of the letter L, protecting corners (internal and external) and edges of products during transport and storage. It safely shields the corners of elements, covering them with two 50 mm arms - e.g. 40 mm furniture tops, cabinet fronts, window frames or washing machine casings. A one-meter section weighs only ≈ 17 g, so it does not increase shipping costs. The closed-cell PE foam acts like a dense network of micro air cushions, absorbing shocks and preventing dents and scratches on surfaces. The characteristic blue color facilitates quality control from packing to unpacking at the customer's location.

What is a PE foam protective profile?

The "L" shaped profile is created in the continuous extrusion process of foamed polyethylene (LDPE/EPE). The "L 50-50" covers the product corner with arms 50 mm long, performing three key functions:

1. Shock absorption: millions of closed cells disperse impact energy, protecting against chipping and dents.
2. Separation: resilient foam maintains a distance between surfaces - eliminates friction and scratches during vibration.
3. Quick assembly: the profile easily slips onto the corner; for vertical transport or long distances, additional immobilization (stretch, tape, band) is recommended.

Material - foamed polyethylene LDPE/EPE

• Density 30 kg/m³: high elasticity (resistance to crushing up to 60%) - no crumbling at -40 °C.
• Hydrophobic: closed-cell structure does not absorb water, does not mold or increase in weight.
• Chemical inertia: LDPE foam does not react with paints, oils or metals; it does not discolour surfaces.
• Ecology: physically foamed foam (N₂ / CO₂), without CFC and HCFC freons; 100% recyclable in the LDPE #4 stream.

🛡️ Profile properties - shock absorption & easy assembly

• ⚡ Quick setup: profile application to the corner takes less than 1 s.
• 🌡️ Range −40 °C … +90 °C: the foam does not crumble in frost nor soften in heat.
• 🔄 > 10 reuse cycles: withstands multiple uses - test compression of 50% without permanent deformation.
• ✂️ Custom cutting: easy cutting with a knife or guillotine allows you to achieve any length.
• ⚠️ Transport stability: for long-term/transoceanic transport, additional securing with stretch or tape is recommended.

🚚 Applications in packaging and logistics

• Stone countertops and sills < 50 mm: securing the corners of heavy slabs during reloading.
• Glass and mirrors in frames: cushioning of delicate glass panel edges in transport.
• Furniture and wooden boards: protection of sharp corners of cabinets, tables and carpentry elements.
• Standalone household appliances: protection of corners of washing machines, refrigerators or stoves housings.
• Consumer electronics (TVs, monitors): corner protection of screens and housings in courier shipments.

🏭 Industries using the L 50-50 profile

• 🪨 Stone Masonry – countertops, window sills, tiles.
• 🪑 Furniture Industry – furniture edges, interior fittings.
• 🔌 Household appliances – manufacturers and distributors of washing machines, refrigerators, stoves.
• 🚚 Logistics – distribution centers, pallet forwarding.
• 🛒 E-commerce – stores shipping delicate items.

⚖️ Cardboard corner vs foam profile – key differences

The table below compares the LDPE foam profile and the solid cardboard corner:

If you are looking for solid cardboard corners, check out our full offer ➜

🔄 U Profile vs L Profile – the most important differences

💰 Logistic and economic benefits

• Price < 1.30 PLN/pc. (when buying a pallet) – the cost of the profile pays for itself after avoiding the first product damage.
• ⚖️ Marginal weight: ≈ 0.03% of the weight of a 60 kg device.
• ⏱️ Shortened packing time −30% vs manual wrapping with film and cardboard.
• 🔄 > 10 reuse cycles – resistance to wear in a closed return cycle.
• 📉 Transport claims −30% (user data, 2023).

⚙️ Technical specification

• Model / Name: L Profile 50-50 mm, length 1 000 mm
• Material: foamed polyethylene (EPE/LDPE)
• Arm dimensions: 50 mm × 50 mm
• Segment length: 1 000 mm
• Wall thickness: 6 mm
• Foam density: 30 kg/m³
• Color: blue
• Weight (1 m): ≈ 17 g
• Product code: POL-50-50 / EAN 5905489976189

♻️ Ecology and recycling of PE profiles

The "L 50-50" profiles are made of foamed polyethylene LDPE/EPE - a material marked with the recycling code #4. This allows them to be directed to the standard recycling stream of LDPE foils and bags after the end of their use.

• Freon-free: physically foamed (nitrogen/CO₂), without CFC and HCFC - no impact on the ozone layer.
• Long life cycle: > 10 cycles of reuse in the return cycle, which reduces the use of primary material.
• Energy-saving recycling: LDPE melts at a low temperature (120-140 °C), so regranulate requires less energy than PET or PC recycling.
• Return logistics: light angles are easy to press or bale - 1 euro-pallet can hold approx. 15 000 mb of used profiles.
• Up-cycling: LDPE regranulate from profiles is used to extrude construction foils, drain pipes and new packaging elements.
• Minimal water footprint: closed-cell foam does not absorb moisture or require washing before regranulation.

If your company is implementing a zero-waste strategy, profiles can be:

1. collected after unpacking (mono-material sorting),
2. pressed in a horizontal baler or Big-Bag bag,
3. handed over to a local LDPE recycler or returned in the manufacturer's deposit system.

Effect: one kilogram of recovered LDPE allows to avoid the emission of approx. 1.8 kg CO₂-eq in comparison with primary production (source: Plastics Europe, 2024).

🛠️ Custom product configurators - choose the filling to fit your process

In addition to ready-made L foam profiles, order dedicated PE foam sheets and cardboard dividers to create a complete layer system:

🔹 Custom-sized PE foam sheets

In the creator foam sheets , enter the length, width, and thickness (10 – 50 mm) and choose a color - the quote will appear immediately. The sheets serve as:

• 🛡️ shock-absorbing dividers between layers of goods,
• 📐 spacers within collective cartons,
• ✂️ inserts cut to irregular shapes.

🔸 Custom-sized cardboard dividers

The creator cardboard dividers allows you to choose the format, number of layers, and grammage. Applications:

• 📦 layer stabilizers in beverage or can multipacks,
• 🧩 cardboard separators when stacking pallets,
• ♻️ eco-friendly fillers - 100 % paper.

🚀 How to combine elements into a cohesive system?

1. Reinforce the corners of products with L 50 – 50 mm profiles.
2. Separate layers with PE foam sheets, dampening shocks.
3. Add cardboard dividers to distribute pressure evenly.
4. Order everything in one basket - the configurators will give you the price, and we will synchronize production.

💡 Why is it worth it?

• ⚡ Instant price – immediate online quote.
• 🎯 Zero material loss – every component is custom-sized.
• 📉 Fewer logistics damages thanks to a tailored system.
• 🛒 One invoice – L profiles, foam sheets, and dividers together.
• 🚚 Shortened lead time – parallel production of all elements.

📞 Wholesale orders and advice

Packing furniture, appliances, or stone plates? Contact the Boxmarket team – we will prepare an offer for L 50 – 50 profiles and match PE sheets and cardboard dividers to make your supply chain fast, safe, and economical.