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ESCO Blade Products
ESCO Corporation

With a history of proprietary products and a reputation for engineering and 

metallurgical expertise, ESCO is a leading manufacturer of technically-rich 

ground engaging tools and durable wearparts for mining, construction, 

dredging and other industrial applications. ESCO also produces a wide 

array of critical components for the aerospace and power-generation 

markets. By designing better products, eliminating waste, reducing costs 

and improving continuously – ESCO is a global leader in providing 

customers with Quality, Value and Speed.

ESCO Engineered Products

With manufacturing facilities throughout North and South America, Europe 

and Asia – and licensees in key markets around the world – ESCO 

Engineered Products is the customer’s choice for premier, field-tested wear 

solutions and ground engaging tools for the toughest, most challenging 

applications.
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Table of Contents

Blade Alloys 4

Dozer Products 5

Loader Products 6

Grader Products 8

Scraper Products 10

Excavator Products 11

Snow Plow Blade Products 12

Carbide Embedded Wear Products 14
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Blade Alloys

Field experience has proven that specific end-use 

applications require job-engineered products. ESCO 

begins with an engineering analysis to make certain 

the steel formula for each specific application has the 

proper combination of qualities. Each steel provides 

balanced metallurgical characteristics to best resist 

wear and breakage.

ForgeTemp® Steel

ForgeTemp steel is designed for high abrasion, low impact conditions. This high carbon 

steel alloy provides a balance between wear resistance and impact breakage. The 

steel is specially prepared in the mill to create the highest forging quality steel. 

ForgeTemp products are available in OEM standard, heavy-duty, and extra heavy-duty.

MaxTemp® Steel

Carbide embedded wear products offer a significant increase in wear life over 

conventional steel products. Designed for low impact, high abrasive conditions, 

carbide embedded products are guaranteed to offer cost-effective service in 

factory recommended applications.

Special Application MaxTemp is a heat-treated alloy developed specifically 

for heavy-duty loader and excavator applications. Impact resistant, wear resistant, 

and easy to weld, Special Application MaxTemp steel is uniquely suited to handle the 

punishment large production machines dish out. Special Application MaxTemp steel is 

available for weld-in straight, spade, and modified vee 

moldboards.

MaxTemp steel is a heat-treated, through-hardened steel that delivers maximum 

protection against breakage in the toughest high-impact applications. Designed 

for the most demanding jobs, all MaxTemp products are guaranteed against 

impact breakage. MaxTemp products are available in OEM standard, heavy-duty, 

and extra heavy-duty designs.

Special Application MaxTemp Steel (SAM)

Carbide Embedded Products
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Dozer Products

Edges and End Bits

ESCO offers a complete line of edges and bits for all makes and models of 

dozers – from small utility class up to, and including, the latest mining series. 

ESCO has the right edge and end bit combination, job-engineered for 

specific applications.

ESCO dozer cutting edges and end bits are precision punched for easy 

installation and are available in:

• Standard-duty

• Heavy-duty

• Extra heavy-duty

• Custom

• Carbide embedded

End Bits

• Hot cupped, drop-corner end bits are 

thicker throughout, self-sharpening, 

and offer maximum penetration

• Straight type end bits for smooth, level cuts

ESCO ForgeTemp® and MaxTemp®

steels give superior resistance to impact breakage, 

minimizing downtime.
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Loader Products

Full Lip Assemblies

ESCO offers a complete line of weld-in bar stock, 

both straight and formed for bucket rebuilds, and 

replacement of worn or cracked edges.

ESCO bar stock is available in the following steel 

alloys.

ForgeTemp Steel

Non heat-treated general purpose applications

MaxTemp Steel

Through-hardened, heat-treated steel for use in high impact, high wear 

applications

Special Application MaxTemp (SAM) Steel 

Through-hardened steel for maximum resistance to impact, while minimizing the 

affects caused by welding

Lip Assembly Components 

• Weld-on & bolt-on edges

• Base edges

• Segments

• Skid & wear plates

• Side cutters

• Corner gussets
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Loader Products

Rolled steel cutting edges and segments available in both Flat DoubleDuty and 

Flat Double Bevel sections. The unique design and digging characteristics of the 

DoubleDuty section, provides base edge protection, improves penetration, and 

increases resistance to impact breakage. 

3-Piece Bolt-on Cutting Edge Systems

ESCO offers 3-piece bolt-on cutting edge systems with weld-on side cutters that 

are an easy, cost-effective alternative to OEM replacement parts. Choose either 

Flat Double Bevel or Flat DoubleDuty bolt-on cutting edge sets.

• 3-piece design permits replacement 

of bolt-on ends independent 

of center

• Counter bored holes offer 

additional bolt and nut 

protection

• Available for all sizes of 

loaders

Skid and wear plates provides 

provide additional protection while 

extending cutting edge life.

Edges for all Makes and Models

Modified Vee Base Edges

Produced in premium Special Application MaxTemp alloy, Modified Vee base 

edges improve penetration, and help distribute loads, reducing stress on lifting 

arms.

ESCO Modified Vee base edges can be ordered:

• Standard without bolt-edges

• Standard with bolt-edges

• Outfitted with segments and teeth

In any digging conditions, ESCO guarantees to have the right edge combination to 

maximize performance.

Flat DoubleDuty Sections Flat Double Bevel

Cast DoubleDuty segments are in premium 12S alloy 

and are available for CAT® 988 and 992 loaders.
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Grader Products

• Complete line of curved double bevel 

(CDB) cutting edges for every make 

and model

• CDB sizes range from 1/2" x 6" for 

light grading up to heavy-duty 

1" x 8" CDB section for greater wear life

• Flame-hardened grader cutting edges with 

surface hardness up to 62 RC, provides 

max mum wear resistance

• XHD flat grader blades are available in sizes 3/4" x 8" 

through 3" x 16" FDB

• Select serrated grader blades 

are available for frozen or 

hard packed ground

conditions

Rectangular

slot

Oval

slot

Cutting Edges

End Bits

Scarifier Shanks and Tips

ESCO end bits and overlay end bits help protect the moldboard, while extending 

the life of cutting edges. End bits are available in standard and heavy-duty.

• Drop forged, triple alloy steel shanks fit precisely providing maximum 

strength and resistance to shock

• Tips are made of tough ESCO alloy, offering maximum 

wear and economic value

• Tips available in rectangle and oval slot designs
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Grader Products

PS2244-28FS PS2244-01FS

PS2244-27FS PS2564-62F

PS2564-23F

Infinity® 2000 Grading System

ESCO Infinity 2000 grading system is an innovative road maintenance 

product that replaces conventional grader blade set-ups. The system uses rotating, replaceable tungsten carbide bits mounted in an adapter board that acts as a 

cutting edge.

• Lasts as long as 5 to 15 sets of standard grader blades

• Easy installation for less workshop time

• Cuts the road instead of scraping it as a conventional blade does

• Promotes a better mix of materials

• Reduces dust and brings larger gravel particles to the top of the road 

surface, little or no additional material is needed

• Adapter boards are available in 3' or 4' lengths and mount using existing 

moldboard holes and 5/8" plow bolts

• Mining version with 3/4" bolt holes available for haul roads

• Carbide end protectors are also available

End Protectors

Infinity 2000 Bits

Designed for specific applications.

• Standard Heavy-Duty Bit – PS2244-28FS is a long life multi-purpose 

carbide used in rocky, abrasive conditions (8 per foot)

• Standard Penetration Bit – PS2244-01FS is recommended for 

asphalt planing and oil road reclamation (8 per foot)

• Profiled Penetration Bit – PS2244-27FS provides maximum

penetration when working on asphalt, oil road reclamation, and hard calcium 

chloride roads (8 per foot)

• Heavy-Duty Mining Bit – PS2564-62F for extreme conditions with large 

rock and excellent for haul roads (7 per foot)

• Profiled Mining Penetration Bit – PS2564-23F for highly abrasive 

conditions with maximum penetration (7 per foot)

Before After
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Scraper Products

• Chrome nickel drop-forged and fabricated roll-forged routing bits 

available

• Offset rib offers protection for bottom edge of scraper bowl

• ESCO quality ensures clean, flat surfaces for easy installation and stable 

mounting

• Reinforcing plates, pre-drilled for routing bits, allow for rework of worn side 

walls

• For conventional and elevating scrapers

• Serrated edges are best used in extremely tough digging conditions

• For maximum efficiency and best cycle times, serrated edges should be run 

at a shallower depth than non-serrated edges

Benefits

• Reduced cycle times

• Self-sharpening

• Better penetration than conventional drop center arrangement

• Close-set teeth breaks up soil with less resistance

• Cost-per-yard of material is reduced

• Eliminates the need for shanks and tips

3-piece 

straight 3-piece 

drop center

Cutting Edges

• A scraper cutting edge setup for every 

 make and model

• Select the job-engineered combination 

 for the most efficient performance

• Standard heavy-duty and extra heavy-duty cutting 

 edges

• Carbide embedded edges for longer wear life

Benefits

• Reduced operating costs

• Significantly outwear standard cutting edges

• Reduced downtime for field replacement

Routers

Tooth Type Cutting Edges
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Excavator Products

Straight edge

Straight edge with teeth

Modified vee with teeth

Cutting Edges

With the versatility and breakout force of today’s excavators, ESCO recommends 

using only MaxTemp® or Special Application MaxTemp through-hardened, 

heat-treated steel alloys for the best performance. MaxTemp and SAM excavator 

edges are available in a wide selection of thicknesses and widths to meet all 

digging requirements.

• Proven toughness against impact

• Bevel edge is roll-forged or machine beveled, not flame cut

• Steel alloys are wear resistant, with good welding characteristics

• Bolt-on cutting edges and weld-on replaceable base edges for all classes 

of excavators

ESCO steel alloys are specifically designed for the toughest conditions. 
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Snow Plow Blade Products

ESCO offers the most complete line of blades 

and accessories for the snow plow market – all 

with the well known ESCO quality. All edges are 

precision punched for quick and easy mounting 

and are produced from only the highest quality 

steels. Plows will keep running longer, with fewer 

changes when they’re equipped with ESCO 

snow plow blades and shoes.

3/4l l x 8l l

1l l x 8l l

Self- Sharpening 

Non Curling

Longer Wear Life

• Two or more times the wear life 

of high carbon steel or hardened 

blades of the same size

• Flame-hardened to RC62±5

Improved Production

• Leading and trailing surfaces wear 

slowly and cleanly 

continually sharpening the cutting 

edge and preventing slivering

Lower Operating Cost

• Cuts ice and compacted snow for 

cleaner roads on the first pass

• Because they maintain sharp 

leading edges, less horsepower 

and fuel is required to cut ice and 

move compacted snow

Reduced Maintenance

• Superior wear resistance means 

fewer blade changes 

• Equipment stays on the road, not 

in the shop

Features and Benefits

Flame-hardened Blades
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Snow Plow Blade Products

X-TRA-EDGETM Flame-hardened Grader Blades

Vee noses

Front 

runners One-way 

Shoe noses

Up to 6 times more wear life than standard 

steel blades

	 • More usable steel on the wear edge reduces waste

	 • Up to 300% more wear metal

	 • Reduced throw-away

Minimize down time

	 • Longer wear life than any other type of snow plow 

blade

	 • Feature permanent virgin tungsten carbide inserts, the 

strongest and most wear-resistant material in the world

	 • Inserts resist abrasion up to 30 times longer than steel 

alone

Excellent for long runs and high speeds

	 • Best choice for major highways and airport runways

	 • Maintains a clean, sharp cutting edge

Snow Plow Accessories

Features and Benefits

Carbide Inserted Blades

Features and Benefits

Economical blade option

	 • Excellent balance of abrasion resistance and impact 

protection

	 • Modular sections for quick and easy mounting

	 • Standard bolt hole patterns for all popular machines

ForgeTemp® Carbon Steel Blades

Features and Benefits

Features and Benefits

Protect equipment and lower operating costs

	 • Wide line of accessories for efficient snow and ice 

removal; including one-way and vee noses, front 

runners and shoes

	 • Precision engineered for every make and model of plow 

wing
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ESCO cutting edge bolts are produced in SAE Grade 8 alloy, and heat-treated 

to the highest SAE standard for fasteners. The dome head provides more metal 

topside to reduce the effect of wear that weakens the sidewall of the bolt head 

that can cause breakage. Long square shoulders prevent turning in the bolt hole, 

ensuring positive cutting edge mounting. A wide assortment of working-grip 

lengths from ESCO guarantees the right fastener to provide the strongest 

possible clamp load and shear protection for any cutting edge setup.

Hex nuts, SAE Grade 8 alloy, forged in an induction heat-forming process, have full 

carbon content, even at the tops of the threads. Precision threads are designed to 

pull the full strength of Grade 8 alloy.

Fasteners

Carbide Embedded Wear Products

ESCO carbide embedded products can greatly 

increase wear life in highly abrasive, low impact 

conditions.

Crushed tungsten carbide is embedded into 

high wear areas. 40% of the carbide particles are 

embedded into the parent metal ensuring maximum 

resistance against sliding abrasion wear. ESCO 

carbide technology employs continuous passes of up to 

4 inches in width, reducing heat-affected areas that can cause 

chipping and breakage.

The engineers at ESCO configure each carbide pattern to provide a wear protective shield, designed to enhance performance and longevity.

Carbide Embedded Product Benefits

• Can extend wear life 3-7 times over standard OEM offering in

recommended applications

• Reduces need for maintenance

• Increases machine availability
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Quality

Speed

Value

Quality, Value and Speed

ESCO’s culture of Quality, Value and Speed (QVS) and lean manufacturing is 

integral to everything we do. From boardroom to break room, from office to plant floor – ESCO employees strive to reduce 

waste, ensure safety, drive down costs, decrease lead times, standardize production techniques, and improve continuously. 

The result: ESCO production output meets strict specifications and offers customers superior flexibility and value. These business practices also create sustainable economic, environmental and social benefits for our employees and in the communities 

where we operate.

Continuous QVS assessment of each ESCO facility worldwide is based on the 

following criteria:

• Quick reaction to changes in customer demand

• Reduced cost of ownership through enhanced product performance

• Products which are easier and safer to replace than the competition’s

• Longer wear life than competitors

• Engineering expertise and product support

• Electronic link to customer order processes

• Real-time customer access to supply chain data

• Rapid prototyping capability

• Global supply chain management

• Metal industry expertise

• Capability to identify, eliminate and prevent defects at the source

• Operational stability

• Established culture of continuous improvement

• Production process excellence

• Total material traceability

• In-house metallurgical testing

• Foundry operations: ISO 9001 certified
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