Mobile by design. Precision cushioning that repositions with your packing station
Introducing the Ranpak® PadPak® Guardian30 Cushioning Paper Converter - Floorstand model. If your team is packing medium to high volumes of orders every day, the equipment you choose has a direct effect on how quickly and how well those orders reach your customers. The Ranpak® PadPak® Guardian30 Cushioning Paper Converter - Floorstand is built for exactly this challenge.
A compact paper cushioning machine, it converts a wide range of 1-ply and 2-ply fanfold paper into strong, reliable pads for block and brace and light cushioning applications, giving your packing station a dependable rhythm even when order volumes climb. Every business has its own packing bottlenecks, whether that's operators waiting on slow-loading equipment, machines taking up more floor space than the packing area can spare, or inconsistent pad quality leading to product damage in transit.
As a protective packaging machine, the Ranpak® PadPak® Guardian30 Cushioning Paper Converter - Floorstand addresses each of these directly. Its four pad width settings and digital touch screen interface put control in the operator's hands, while the mobile floor stand means the unit can be positioned exactly where your workflow needs it, then moved again as that workflow changes. Beyond the practical footprint, this is a machine designed around the people using it day-to-day. Easy loading, a clear interface and multi-lingual support mean new team members can be brought up to speed quickly, without lengthy training sessions. For businesses in 3PL, e-commerce, homeware, automotive and electronics spare parts, or mechanical and industrial components, the Ranpak® PadPak® Guardian30 Cushioning Paper Converter offers a practical route to consistent, well-protected shipments.
How to use:
Setting up the Ranpak® PadPak® Guardian30 Cushioning Paper Converter - Floorstand is designed to be straightforward. Here's how operators typically get up and running:
- Connect the unit to a standard 110-240 VAC power supply and power it on using the digital touch screen interface
- Load a full run of paper into the four-pack paper tray, so operators can keep running without frequent reloading stops
- Select your preferred pad width from the four available settings to match the shipment you're packing
- Choose an operator mode from the touch screen, such as preset or recipe, so the machine applies your saved configuration automatically
- Start dispensing: the automatic cut method takes care of pad length, delivering finished pads at speeds of up to 1.2 m/s
- Save any new settings as a preset or recipe, so the same configuration can be recalled instantly the next time a similar order comes through
Getting more from every roll of paper
Because the converter accepts both 1-ply and 2-ply paper across Premium Kraft and Ecoline options, businesses can match the paper quality to the job in hand rather than defaulting to a single heavier option for every parcel. This flexibility, paired with a paper tray that holds four packs at once, reduces how often operators need to stop and reload, which in turn supports steadier throughput across a shift.
The paper itself is FSC-certified, PFAS free and fully recyclable, giving your packing operation a clear paper trail for procurement and compliance reporting. Over time, matching pad thickness to product weight also means less paper used per parcel, supporting a more considered approach to packaging costs.
Ideal applications:
- 3PL and e-commerce fulfilment centres processing a steady flow of parcels that need reliable block and brace packaging between despatch and delivery
- Homeware and furnishing businesses shipping items with awkward shapes or delicate finishes that benefit from adjustable pad widths
- Automotive and electronics spare parts operations, where consistent cushioning helps protect precision components in transit
- Mechanical and industrial component suppliers who need a compact converter that fits into a busy warehouse floor without demanding significant space
Product FAQs
What paper does the Ranpak® PadPak® Guardian30 Cushioning Paper Converter - Floorstand use?
The converter works with Ranpak's Premium Kraft and Ecoline papers, available in both 70 g/m² and 90 g/m² weights, 76 cm wide. The 70 g/m² paper can be run as 1-ply or 2-ply, while the 90 g/m² paper is 1-ply only, giving operators a choice depending on the level of protection each shipment needs.
Compatible paper options:
Ranpak® PadPak® Guardian Paper
Ranpak® PadPak® LC2 Paper, 70gsm
Ranpak® PadPak® LC2 Paper, 90gsm
How much space does the floor stand version need?
The floor stand model measures 82 x 167 x 172 cm at maximum extension and weighs 120 kg net, with castors fitted so it can be repositioned around the packing area as required. Its footprint is designed to fit into typical warehouse and despatch layouts without requiring structural changes to the space.
Is the machine straightforward for new operators to learn?
Yes. The full colour touch screen, easy loading button and multi-lingual support are designed to shorten the learning curve for new team members. Preset and recipe modes also allow supervisors to lock in settings for particular jobs, so operators can select the right configuration without needing to adjust technical settings themselves.
Explore more protective packaging solutions
The Ranpak® PadPak® Guardian30 Cushioning Paper Converter - Floorstand is one part of a broader range of paper-based protective packaging equipment designed to support businesses of different sizes and packing volumes. If you're reviewing your wider packing station setup, it's worth browsing the full range of paper cushioning systems and paper void fill machine options, along with the paper rolls and accessories that keep them running, to find the combination that fits your operation.
