U-Profile / U-Channel Protective Cardboard Packaging

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Created from forming layers of paperboard into a U-shaped channel to create U-Profile paper packaging. Used for 3-sided protection, it protects products from damage that can occur during transit.
U-board
U-board wrapped around a window

Maximizes
Protection

Prevents product damage throughout the transportation cycle

Multiple Use Cases

Optional protective coatings for different product applications

Quick
Assembly

Eliminates pre-bending to save time during pack-out process

Highly
Sustainable

Manufactured with recycled materials and is 100% recyclable

U-Profile Laminated Paper Packaging

U-Profile, also called U-Channel, is a type of laminated paper packaging. It provides great edge protection to limit damage to products during shipping and handling. This helps prevent damage to products during shipping and handling. Recycled and recyclable our U-profile is formed into a rigid 'U' shape, providing exceptional strength and protection to the package over three sides; great for products such as Doors, Desks, Worktops.

This material has a smooth surface and is gentle on the inside. You can use it inside or outside a box to keep products stable and strong. It adds strength to the box for stacking and stability. Signode U-Profile provides edge protection for packaging, keeping products secure during transit with its three-sided design. 

Manufactured in the UK, U-Profile paperboard packaging for sales in the United Kingdom. 

Features and Benefits

  • Streamlines use
    U-Profile laminated paper packaging features a rigid u-channel construction that saves time on assembly. A simple, durable, and efficient way to protect products in a sustainable manner. Formed into a rigid 'U' shape, providing exceptional strength and protection to the package.
  • Application flexibility
    Tailor the paperboard to individual product packaging requirements to provide package durability throughout the transportation cycle.
  • Enables branding
    Our products can be custom printed, enabling branding, product identification and point-of-sale merchandising.

Technical Specifications

A - Leg HeightAvailable from:
  • Varies depending on base size
B - Base WidthAvailable from:
  • 20 mm 
C - CaliperAvailable from:
  • 2 to 3 mm 
D - LengthAvailable up:
  • 50 to 6000 mm 


U-Board Lighting Package Protection
Measurements
U-Profile Corners

U-Profile in Industry Use Cases

Signode was posed with a problem from a customer to protect doors and door frame sets, after analysis our team believe U-Profile is the best solution to this problem. Signode is capable of resolving multiple industry concerns with analysis and testing the best solution. 

U-Profile Corners 

A notch cut in a U-profile allows it to be folded at a 90 degree angle. Great for doors, worktops and desks as well as more, this variant of U-channel protects the wider corner of the product. This product supports with clipping the product in place of the packaging. Made from 100% paper and environmentally friendly glue, this product is 100% recyclable. 

Alternate Trade Names

U-Board

(Americas/APAC)