Elevator cars and counterweights travel along fixed guide rails throughout the hoistway. The KONE elevator guide shoe roller is one of the components involved in this guided movement, helping the elevator system follow its intended travel path. Installed within guide shoe assemblies, these rollers are used in various KONE elevator applications and are selected according to elevator model and system requirements.
As elevator systems may use different guide assemblies, guide shoe rollers are supplied in a range of specifications to accommodate various installation requirements.
The available guide shoe roller range includes the following specifications:
Note: Please verify the outer diameter (Ø), roller width and bearing specifications before selecting a replacement guide shoe roller.
Within a KONE elevator system, guide shoe rollers play a role in:
1. What is the difference between a guide shoe and a guide shoe roller?
A guide shoe is the assembly that interfaces with the guide rail, while the guide shoe roller is one of the components used within certain roller guide arrangements.
2. What measurements should be checked before ordering a replacement guide shoe roller?
Important measurements typically include the outer diameter, roller width, shaft size and bearing specification.
3. Can guide shoe rollers be selected using dimensions alone?
Dimensions are useful for identification, but part numbers and elevator model information should also be verified whenever possible.
4. Are guide shoe rollers used for both elevator cars and counterweights?
Depending on the elevator design, guide shoe rollers may be used in guide assemblies associated with the elevator car, counterweight or both.