Sustainable and versatile paper void fill
Ranpak® WrapPak® Protector Paper provides paper cushioning and thermal protection for ambient and chilled products when used with the Ranpak® WrapPak® Protector machine. Made from brown 70 gsm virgin Kraft paper, it converts into pre-sized, pre-cut waved paper pads that trap air, help reduce heat conduction and cushion goods in transit. The converted pads are 305 mm wide and suitable for lining boxes, wrapping products, interleaving fragile items and filling carton voids.
Sold in packs, priced per pack.
Where does Ranpak® WrapPak® Protector Paper work best?
This paper suits packing lines that need recyclable cushioning and thermal protection for ambient and chilled products, especially where teams want to reduce plastic void fill without slowing order preparation.
- Packaging for chilled products such as meal kits, fresh produce and pet food, where converted waved paper pads help trap air and reduce heat conduction during transit.
- Lining boxes for ambient and chilled shipments, giving products a protective paper layer inside the carton.
- Filling empty spaces in cartons to block and brace items, reducing movement during handling and transport.
- Wrapping or interleaving fragile non-food products, where the flexible paper pad cushions contact points and helps absorb knocks.
Not for
- Use without the compatible paper converting equipment. This paper is designed for use with the Ranpak® WrapPak® Protector.
- Operations that need loose-fill protection without conversion equipment. Consider void fill for simple pour-in void filling.
- Applications where a plastic air cushion format remains your chosen packing method. See air cushion packaging for that requirement.
Specifications
- Product: Ranpak® WrapPak® Protector Paper
- Colour: Brown
- Material: Paper
- Paper grade: 70 gsm virgin Kraft paper
- Certification: FSC® certified
- End of life: Recyclable and biodegradable
- Converted pad width: 305 mm
- Format: Fan-folded paper, converted into pre-sized and pre-cut paper pads
- Thermal protection: Up to 48 hours for ambient and chilled products when properly placed
- Compatibility: For use with the Ranpak® WrapPak® Protector machine
Choose the right paper
Use this grade when you want one paper-based solution for cushioning, box lining and thermal insulation on compatible equipment.
- Choose Ranpak® WrapPak® Protector Paper when you ship ambient or chilled goods and need paper pads that provide thermal protection and cushioning in the same pack.
- Choose Ranpak® WrapPak® Protector when you need to turn the fan-folded Kraft paper into 305 mm wide waved pads at the packing bench.
- Choose bubble wrap when you need a ready-to-use plastic cushioning material for wrapping individual products.
- Choose packaging foam when you need soft surface protection for items prone to scratches or abrasion.
Product FAQs
How does the paper provide thermal protection?
When converted into waved pads, the Kraft paper traps air between the paper layers. Correct placement inside the pack helps reduce heat conduction, giving ambient and chilled products thermal protection for up to 48 hours.
Can I use it for non-food products?
Yes. Use the pads to wrap products, interleave fragile items or fill voids in cartons. The paper format helps cushion goods and limit movement during transport.
Is this paper suitable for kerbside recycling?
Yes. The paper is fully recyclable and suitable for kerbside recycling, helping your customers dispose of packaging through familiar paper recycling routes where local facilities accept it.
What equipment do I need?
You need the compatible paper converting machine to form the fan-folded paper into the 305 mm wide waved pads. The paper isn't designed as a hand-crumpled void fill roll.
What makes it suitable for sustainability-led packaging projects?
The paper is made from FSC® certified material, is recyclable and biodegradable. It gives teams a paper alternative to plastic void fill for suitable ambient, chilled and general protective packaging applications.
Also useful
- Cold chain solutions for building a wider temperature-controlled packing process around chilled product shipments.
- Cardboard boxes for pairing paper insulation and cushioning with the right outer carton size.
- Packing tape for securing cartons after lining, wrapping and void filling.
- Handling labels for marking chilled, fragile or time-sensitive parcels clearly during despatch.
