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Providing Essential Products for steel rule die making. Rotary & Flat Die Boards - Rayform - Steel

02/27/2026

A new KEI demo machine is being installed at Essential Products.
It's going to change the way you think about efficient, accurate and affordable rubber cutting.
Built for:
• Faster setups
• Cleaner cuts
• Increased output
• Live demos
• Q&A with our team

If you're in the steel rule die industry, you'll want to see this in person.
Open House details coming soon.

01/22/2026

Meet Tredrick 👋

Tredrick has been part of the Essential Products team for nearly nine years. His experience and consistency play an important role in supporting the day-to-day work that helps our customers succeed.

Outside of work, Tredrick enjoys coaching, playing, and watching sports. He is a big fan of movies and shows like Rush Hour, Wedding Crashers, and The Sopranos. He is also a proud dog person and spends some of his free time pet-sitting through the Rover app.

Fun fact, his first organized sport was gymnastics. When he is not working or coaching, he enjoys traveling, with Denver, Madison, and Brooklyn among his favorite cities.

We are proud to have Tredrick on the Essential Products team.

01/15/2026

Your die is only as strong as its board.

The dieboard is the foundation of performance, accuracy, and longevity.
Apaulo rotary dieboards from Essential Products are built for consistency, stability, and proven results, job after job.
When everything depends on the cut, choose the board trusted by professionals who cannot afford compromise.
Proven quality.
Built to perform.
Trusted by die makers.

Learn more at essentialproductsinc.com

01/01/2026

As the year turns, we stay focused on what matters most, precision, reliability, and performance you can count on. Thank you to our partners and customers for trusting Essential Products to be part of your process. Here’s to building smarter, stronger solutions in the year ahead.

12/24/2025

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Thank you for your trust, partnership, and support throughout the year. We are grateful for the relationships we have built and look forward to what is ahead.

12/18/2025

Cut Cleaner. Mill Faster. Perform Longer.

Every cut counts. PowerPlate provides the strength and dimensional stability needed for rapid machining without compromise.
Essential Channel Bits take that performance further, shaping channels with remarkable smoothness and maintaining exact width from start to finish.
Together, they shorten production time, reduce tool changes, and deliver plate quality that holds true throughout the life of your die.

Discover the power of precision at essentialproductsinc.com

12/11/2025

Clean Bonds Made Easy.

One Step Perma-Bond delivers a fast and reliable hold that keeps your dies running smoothly. No accelerator, no residue, and no wasted time. Just a clean application that grips instantly and stays consistent through every cycle.
Built for die makers who want performance they can trust with every placement.

12/04/2025

Power and Precision for the Modern Die Shop

Essential Products brings together two advanced solutions designed to elevate accuracy, efficiency, and throughput. KEI Diamond delivers high speed milling power for complex steel counterplates and phenolic work while the MBM600 BW provides fully electric bending and multi tool integration for high rule forming. Together they streamline production, reduce downtime, and raise the standard for die making performance.

KEI Diamond
High Precision Milling Machine

• Powerful 4.6 kW spindle with speeds up to 50,000 rpm
• Compact design improves workflow and shop floor efficiency
• Precision milling for steel counterplates, phenolic, rubber cutting, and more
• Sliding front panels designed for safety and optimized workspace access
• Compatible with DXF and CF2 formats

MBM600 BW
Multi Bend Master

• Fully electric and pneumatic system with no hydraulic components
• BBS bending system and scissors cutting for a wide range of environments
• Integrated multi mold system for bridge, perforation, nicking, and hole punching
• Strong broaching and wide broaching capability with high strength rule
• Designed for high accuracy forming across complex rule profiles

Explore performance that moves your shop forward.
Message us for product demos and integration support.

11/27/2025

Grateful for the Partners Who Keep Us Moving Forward

Today we pause to appreciate the people who make this industry what it is. From our customers to our suppliers and everyone on the production floor, thank you for your trust, your collaboration, and the standards you hold. We are proud to support your work with materials and solutions built for consistency and performance.

Wishing you a peaceful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends.

11/21/2025

TopCoat Surface Coating for Precision Ejection

Stronger performance, smoother release, longer life

TopCoat gives your tooling a reliable, low friction surface that improves ejection, reduces buildup, and keeps your dies running cleaner. The coating bonds chemically and mechanically to elastomers, creating a durable finish that resists wear, ink, and adhesive contamination.
Available in multiple thicknesses and custom shapes, TopCoat supports tighter scrap zones, punches, and hangers while helping maintain consistent performance through long production runs.
Trusted by Essential Products and engineered by Monroe Rubber and Plastic, it is a smart upgrade for any shop focused on efficiency and predictable output.

Connect with our team to request samples or discuss your next tooling setup.

11/13/2025

Precision You Can See. Performance You Can Trust.

Premium Euro Birch engineered for accuracy and reliability in every cut.

Crafted at Europe’s leading mills, our Euro Birch die board delivers the stability and consistency that steel rule die-makers rely on. Each veneer layer is hand-inspected for uniform grain and superior flatness, ensuring your dies stay true from setup to final run. Built for precision, tested for performance, trusted worldwide.

Request your sample today and experience the difference in every cut.

11/11/2025

Honoring the Heroes Who Served

Today, we pause to recognize the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the men and women who have served our nation. Their commitment to protecting our freedoms continues to inspire us every day.

From all of us at Essential Products, THANK YOU for your service and for the strength you bring to our communities.

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7361 S. Meade Avenue
Bedford Park, IL
60638

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+17087935600

Website

http://www.essentialpro.net/

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