PE foam protective profile "U 60-80" 1m

PE foam protective profile "U 60-80" 1 m - Maximum grip for stone blocks, jumbo glass and industrial panels 🛡️

"U 60-80" is the widest available foam profile from Boxmarket. It safely covers the edges of elements with a thickness of 60 - 80 mm: large format granite countertops 70 mm, XXL stone steps, 78 mm facade glass sheets and composite plates for lifts and railway wagons. Despite the huge grip, a 1,000 mm section weighs only ≈ 30 g, so it does not increase transport costs. Closed cell PE foam absorbs impacts like a dense network of micro cushions, and the intense blue color facilitates quality control from production to installation on site.

What is a PE foam protective profile?

"U" Profile is created in the process of extrusion of foamed polyethylene (EPE/LDPE). The widest throat "U 60-80" automatically embraces edges 60 - 80 mm, offering three key functions:

1. Shock absorption: millions of closed cells disperse impacts, protecting stone, glass and composites from chipping.
2. Separation: flexible spacer maintains an equal gap between adjacent plates, preventing friction scratches.
3. Auto-grip: extremely wide arms embrace the edge without tape or glue - assembly takes < 1 s.

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 without micropores - does not absorb water and does not mold.
• Chemical inertness: LDPE does not react with paints, oils or metals; does not discolor surfaces.
• Ecology: free from CFC/HCFC, 100% recycling in the LDPE #4 stream.

🛡️ Profile properties - shock absorption & auto-grip

• 🤲 "Click & slide" assembly: the profile itself covers an edge of 60 – 80 mm.
• 🌡️ Range −40 °C…+90 °C: does not crumble or soften.
• 🔄 > 10 re-use cycles: 50% compression tests without permanent deformation.
• 🛠️ On-site cutting: a technical knife or foam guillotine is enough to obtain any length.

🚚 Applications in packaging and logistics

• 70 mm stone blocks: Profile prevents corner chipping when lifting with a crane.
• 78 mm façade glasses: Damping of micro-vibrations in the transport of glass beams.
• Composite wagon / window plates: Panel spacing, protection of powder coating.
• XXL granite stairs: Safe distance in A-frame racks.
• 65 mm fire doors: Protection of frames and seals against impacts.

In 3PL centers, the profile drastically shortens the packaging of heavy components, replacing multi-layer bubble wrap.

🏭 Industries using the U 60-80 mm profile

• Stonecraft 🪨 – worktops, stairs, window sills with a thickness ≥ 60 mm.
• Façade construction 🏗️ – structural glass and panel facade modules.
• Luxury furniture 🛋️ – tables and bars with massive edges.
• Aerospace & rail ✈️🚆 – thick composite panels.
• Heavy-duty logistics 📦 – "flat-pack" shipping of oversized plates.

⚖️ Solid Cardboard vs PE Foam – Key differences

The table below compares LDPE foam profiles and solid cardboard corners to help choose the right protection:

Looking for cardboard corners? Check out our full offer ➜

💰 Logistic and economic benefits

• 💸 Price < 3.20 PLN/pc. per pallet (40 pcs./carton) – ROI after one avoided stone slab complaint.
• ⚖️ Marginal weight: < 0.05% of the granite block's 60 kg weight.
• ⏱️ Shortened packing time −30% vs wrapping with foil and cardboard.
• 🔄 > 10 re-use cycles in a closed return cycle.
• 📉 Complaints −35% (facade manufacturers data, 2025).

⚙️ Technical specification

• Model / Name: U profile 60-80 mm, length 1 000 mm
• Material: foamed polyethylene (EPE LDPE)
• Edge thickness range: 60 – 80 mm
• Segment length: 1 000 mm
• Foam density: 30 kg/m³
• Color: blue
• Weight: ≈ 30 g/pc.
• Product code: POU-60-80 / EAN 5905489976219
• Packing: LDPE bag 40 pcs./carton; 10 cartons/pallet = 400 pcs.

🛠️ Custom product configurators - choose the filling for your process

Fill the “U 60-80” profiles with PE foam sheets and cardboard inserts to create a complete layer system:

🔹 Custom PE foam sheets

Creator foam sheets - enter dimensions (10 - 50 mm) and color, and you will immediately know the price:

• 🛡️ cushioning inserts between layers of goods;
• 📐 spacers inside collective cartons;
• ✂️ inserts cut to irregular shapes.

🔸 Custom cardboard inserts

Creator cardboard inserts - choose the format, number of layers and grammage:

• 📦 layer stabilizers in beverage shrink packs;
• 🧩 separators of cartons when stacking pallets;
• ♻️ 100% paper - easy recycling.

🚀 How to build a coherent system?

1. Reinforce the edges with U 60-80 profiles.
2. Separate the layers with PE foam sheets.
3. Distribute the pressure with cardboard inserts.
4. Order everything in one basket - configurators will provide the price, and we will synchronize production.

💡 Why is it worth it?

• ⚡ Instant price - immediate online valuation.
• 🎯 Zero material loss - each component made to measure.
• 📉 Less logistics damage thanks to the tailored system.
• 🛒 One invoice - profiles, sheets and inserts together.
• 🚚 Shortened lead time - parallel production of all elements.

📞 Wholesale orders and advice

Packing stone blocks, jumbo glass or panels up to 80 mm thick? Contact the Boxmarket team - we will prepare an offer for U 60-80 profiles and match PE sheets and cardboard inserts so that your supply chain is fast, safe and economical.