Steel Master Ironer Pad

Steel Master is a stainless steel ironer pad made by Southwest Laundry Equipment in Phoenix, Arizona. It replaces conventional padding on multi-roll and cylinder flatwork ironers, keeps its diameter as it ages, and typically lasts 3–5 years with proper installation.

• True roll graduation, for a smoother finish and fewer wrinkles
• Heats faster and holds heat, so linen leaves the ironer drier
• Lets the ironer run at a faster speed
• Covers last longer on a pad that stays even

How a steel ironer pad works

The pad is knitted stainless steel mesh inside a 100% stainless steel jacket. Felt and synthetic padding compress over time, the roll shrinks, and the ironer loses pressure and graduation. Steel does not pack down, so each roll keeps the size it was set up with. Steel Master pads, formerly sold as BesTeel, have been in use for more than 50 years.

Sizes

Versions for bare rolls, spring rolls and perforated-plate rolls:

• 11" Streamline and Sylon; 12" Super Sylon (bare or spring roll), 120"
• 19" Hypro 141 and Hypro II, perforated plate/grid mesh, 126"
• Deep chest ironers, over springs, 120"
• Gemini pad for Chicago ironers, 110" x 100"

For Braun Delta, Chicago Century and Jensen EX-12 large-roll ironers, see Spring Master Ironer Pads.

Frequently asked questions

How long do steel ironer pads last? Typically 3–5 years with proper installation, and some have run more than ten.

Why use a steel pad instead of felt? Felt compresses and the roll shrinks. Steel keeps the roll diameter, so pressure and graduation stay correct.

Do I still need an ironer cover? Yes. The cover goes over the pad, and covers last longer on an even steel pad.

Where are Steel Master pads made? In Southwest Laundry Equipment's shop in Phoenix, Arizona. We ship nationwide and internationally.

When requesting a quote, enter the roll diameter, roll face width, and ironer make and model in the specs box on the quote form. Sizes not listed can be quoted on request.