Smooth elevator travel depends on the accurate guidance of the elevator car and counterweight along their guide rails. The range of Schindler Elevator Guide Shoe Insert products, guide shoes, rollers and related guide shoe products is used within these guidance arrangements to support alignment and controlled movement during elevator operation.
Schindler Guide Shoe Inserts are available in different sizes and configurations for selected elevator systems.
| Product Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Guide Shoe Inserts | 220×10mm 101×10mm 101×16mm 220×30mm 10mm 220×30mm 16mm 140×10mm 140×16mm 220×16mm |
| Counterweight Guide Shoe Inserts | 150×30mm 10mm 150×30mm 16mm |
| Car Guide Shoes | B22 Car Main Guide Rail Guide Shoe - 200 × 335 × 120 mm L7 Elevator Guide Shoe - 65 × 51 × 35 mm |
| Counterweight Guide Shoes | 300P Counterweight Guide Shoe - 97 × 101 × 100 mm T15 Counterweight Guide Shoe - 10 mm Counterweight Guide Shoe - 140 × 156 × 131 mm |
| Guide Shoes | T18 Guide Shoe - 16 mm |
| Guide Shoe Heads | C/W Guide Shoe Head - 140 × 118 × 40 mm |
| Guide Shoe Rollers | 150×30×2mm (6201 ID:12) 100×25mm (6205 ID:25) |
| Guide Shoe Rubber Cushions | Rear Cushion 40×15mm M10 Side Cushion 40×18mm M10 |
Note
Additional guide shoe-related variants may be available for selected elevator systems.
1. Why are guide shoes important in an elevator system?
Guide shoes help keep the elevator car and counterweight aligned with their guide rails during movement.
2. Why do elevators use separate guide shoes for the car and counterweight?
The elevator car and counterweight move independently on their respective guide rails and may require dedicated guide shoe arrangements.
3. What is the difference between a guide shoe insert and a complete guide shoe?
A guide shoe insert forms part of the guide shoe arrangement, while a complete guide shoe consists of multiple components working together.
4. Why are rollers used in some guide shoe arrangements?
Guide shoe rollers are used to facilitate smooth movement along elevator guide rails within selected elevator guidance arrangements.