How do I prevent my monitor arm from damaging the desk edge over time?

Edge damage from monitor arm clamps accumulates when the arm is repeatedly repositioned along the desk edge, wearing the finish at the clamp contact points. Prevention strategies: (1) Apply the protective rubber or felt pad included with the arm — replace it when worn; (2) Choose a fixed mount position and do not repeatedly reposition the clamp along the edge; (3) For a finish-sensitive or expensive desk, use a grommet mount (through the desk surface) instead of an edge clamp; (4) Use a wide-jaw clamp that distributes pressure over a larger surface area. Once a permanent mount position is chosen, the arm's weight is constant and the finished desk surface remains undamaged indefinitely. OfficeFurniture2go.com's monitor arms include protective clamp accessories — call 1-800-460-0858.