Sliding Guide Shoes Durable and Low-Friction Elevator Spare Parts
for Smooth and Stable Operation
Elevator sliding guide shoes are critical components in modern
elevator systems, ensuring smooth, stable, and quiet vertical
movement of the car and counterweight along the guide rails. These
shoes act as interfaces between the elevator car and the rails,
reducing friction, absorbing vibrations, and maintaining alignment.
Design and Functionality
Sliding guide shoes are typically made from durable materials such
as composite polymers, nylon, or metals coated with low-friction
substances. Their design includes:
Sliding Pads – Made of wear-resistant materials (e.g., PTFE or
ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene) to minimize friction
against the guide rails.
Adjustable Mechanisms – Allow for fine-tuning to compensate for rail misalignment or
wear over time.
Lubrication Compatibility – Some designs incorporate grease reservoirs or self-lubricating
materials to ensure consistent performance.
Advantages Over Roller Guide Shoes
Quieter Operation: Sliding shoes reduce noise compared to roller guides, making them
ideal for residential and commercial buildings.
Lower Maintenance: With fewer moving parts, they require less frequent adjustments
or replacements.
Better Vibration Damping: The sliding contact absorbs shocks, enhancing passenger comfort.
Applications
Sliding guide shoes are commonly used in:
Low- to mid-speed elevators (up to 1.75 m/s).
Hydraulic or traction elevators where noise reduction is a
priority.
Modern MRL (Machine-Room-Less) elevator systems.
Maintenance Considerations
Regular inspection is necessary to check for wear on sliding
surfaces and proper alignment. Worn-out shoes can cause uneven rail
contact, leading to vibrations or increased energy consumption.
Conclusion
Elevator sliding guide shoes play a vital role in ensuring smooth,
efficient, and quiet elevator operation. Their robust design and
low-maintenance nature make them a preferred choice for many modern
elevator installations.
| Type | SN-DX-H1(A) |
| Name | Slide speed guide shoe |
| Rated Speed | ≤2.0m/s |
| Width of Guide Rails | 10mm/16mm |
| Allowable gross mass | ≤1250kg |
| Pressure on the front surface of guide rail | ≤1000N |
| Pressure on the side surface of guide rail | ≤700N |
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| Type | SN-DX-H1(B) |
| Name | Slide speed guide shoe |
| Rated Speed | ≤2.5m/s |
| Width of Guide Rails | 10mm/16mm |
| Allowable gross mass | ≤1350kg |
| Pressure on the front surface of guide rail | ≤1100N |
| Pressure on the side surface of guide rail | ≤700N |
 |
| Type | SN-DX-H1(C) |
| Name | Slide speed guide shoe |
| Rated Speed | ≤2.0m/s |
| Width of Guide Rails | 10mm/16mm |
| Allowable gross mass | ≤1250kg |
| Pressure on the front surface of guide rail | ≤1000N |
| Pressure on the side surface of guide rail | ≤700N |
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FAQ
1. Are the elevator wire ropes durable?
The elevator wire rope has special provisions and requirements.
Configuration is not only for wire rope and rated load, but also
considered the size of the traction, as a result, the tensile
strength of wire rope is greater than the weight of the lift. The
safety factor is equipped with more than four wire rope. So it
won’t break at the same time.
2. Is it dangerous for power failure suddenly during the elevator
running?
If it occurs, the elevator will automatically stop due to the
electrical and mechanical safety device. In case of power
failure,elevator brakes will automatically taken. In addition, the
power supply departments such as planned outage, prior notice are
also operating.
3. Will us be hurt when it closed suddenly?
In the closing process, if people touch the hall door, the door of
elevator will automatically restart without any danger. With anti
clamping switch, once the gate touched, this switching action make
the elevator unable to be closed and even reopened. In addition,
closing force is also available here.
4. How the elevator running?
Elevators are operated with a counterweight wire rope through the
(tractor) traction drive, making ups and downs on the guide rail.
5. Is the escalator installation complicated?
We believe the functions of an escalator are not necessarily
proportional to the operation complexity. Therefore, escalators
designed by us apply an integrated structure, so that the equipment
is more precise and more efficient and allows easier and more
convenient commissioning.
6. Do you have any cerifications?
Yes, we do with ISO9001 / CCC / CE Certificates for u.
