Whether they are called doctor blades in paper and board making or scraper blades in metals, food, and other materials processing applications, Essco’s blade products are customized to each application. Material performance, blade geometry, and application process knowledge are combined to create system solutions that are quantifiable and cost-effective. They enhance product quality by improving production with defined materials control and process metering. Our technical staff and salespeople cover the entire USA, Canada, Mexico, and many other countries in Europe, South America, and Asia. We’re flexible, responsive, and hold a worldwide reputation for product quality, systems dependability, application performance, and customer service that delivers peace of mind. Specialties At Essco, our only focus is custom doctor blade/scraper blade solutions that consistently deliver high performance in demanding environments, like: Pulp & Paper Efficient doctoring is an important element in paper machine productivity. Here, doctor blades are required in many positions to remove contaminants, lead the sheet during threading and breaks, remove water from rolls, as well as specialty functions such as creping and coating. Essco has supplied thousands of its blade units throughout the world, including some of the world’s largest and fastest paper machines. Metals Processing Essco scraper blades and systems help maximize run rate and yield, and improve product quality in processing lines for hot and cold rolling mills for steel and aluminum. Food Processing Essco scraper blades are food-safe, efficient, and integrate perfectly into multiple points along the production line. Materials Processing Essco doctor/scraper blades can help improve a range of processing applications for base materials, such as fiberglass, foils for lithium batteries, material coatings, and sewage treatment, among others.