10mm/16mm Width Of Guide Rails Elevator Guide Shoes With Low-Speed Travel & Reduced Noise

10mm/16mm Width Of Guide Rails Elevator Guide Shoes With Low-Speed Travel & Reduced Noise

Elevator Slide Speed Guide Shoe: The Silent Guardian of Smooth Transit

At the heart of every modern elevator's smooth, safe, and quiet operation lies a critical component often overlooked: the slide speed guide shoe. This essential device is the primary interface between the moving elevator car and the fixed guide rails that run the entire height of the hoistway. Its fundamental purpose is to ensure precise alignment, dampen vibrations, and facilitate the high-speed travel that defines contemporary vertical transportation.

Functionally, the slide guide shoe acts as a bearing surface. It is typically a metal bracket, often cast or forged, that houses a replaceable composite lining or pad. This assembly clamps onto the elevator car's frame and is positioned to "ride" or slide against the T-shaped guide rails with a minimal, controlled clearance. Unlike traditional roller guides that use wheels, slide guides employ a sliding friction mechanism. This design is exceptionally robust and self-cleaning, making it highly reliable over long periods with minimal maintenance.

The performance of the slide guide shoe is paramount in managing speed. As elevators travel faster—exceeding speeds of several meters per second—the forces of aerodynamics, building sway, and imperfect rail alignment can induce oscillations and noise. The guide shoe's material composition is engineered for this specific task. The lining is made from specialized polymers or composites that offer an optimal coefficient of friction. This material is self-lubricating, wear-resistant, and designed to operate quietly without the need for external grease, which can attract dirt and create maintenance issues. This precise friction control ensures that the car remains stable and centered on the rails even during high-speed ascents and descents, preventing lateral sway that would compromise passenger comfort.

Furthermore, the slide speed guide shoe is a key contributor to safety. In the event of a safety gear activation (when the elevator emergency brake engages), the guide shoes are the components that clamp directly onto the rails, bringing the car to a controlled and safe stop. Their structural integrity is, therefore, non-negotiable.

In summary, the elevator slide speed guide shoe is a masterclass in precision engineering. It is a deceptively simple component that solves the complex challenge of guiding a massive, high-velocity cabin through a vertical shaft with unwavering stability, remarkable quietness, and absolute safety, making it an indispensable guardian of modern elevator performance.

Type	SN-DX-H17
Name	Slide speed guide shoe
Rated Speed	≤1.75m/s
Width of Guide Rails	10mm/16mm
Application	for CW

Type	SN-DX-H20
Name	Slide speed guide shoe
Rated Speed	≤2.5m/s
Width of Guide Rails	16mm
Allowable gross mass	≤1500kg
Pressure on the front surface of guide rail	1450N
Pressure on the side surface of guide rail	850N

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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.