Elevator Slide Speed Guide Shoe Premium Low-Friction Polymer Shoe For Smooth

Elevator Slide Speed Guide Shoe Premium Low-Friction Polymer Shoe For Smooth

In the intricate ecosystem of a modern elevator system, the slide speed guide shoe is a critical yet often overlooked component dedicated to safety, ride comfort, and operational efficiency. Its primary function is to guide the elevator car along the guide rails, ensuring stable vertical movement while minimizing vibration, noise, and lateral sway during travel.

Unlike traditional roller guide shoes that use wheels, slide guide shoes employ a sliding interface, typically a replaceable composite lining or shoe, which moves directly against the guide rail. This design is particularly advantageous for high-speed elevators. The term "speed" in "slide speed guide shoe" does not refer to the shoe itself moving faster, but rather to its application in high-speed elevator systems, often those traveling at 2.5 meters per second (500 ft/min) and above.

The key to its performance lies in its material composition. The sliding surface is made from a specialized polymer or composite material, such as polyurethane or a phenolic resin, often filled with lubricating elements like molybdenum disulfide. These materials are engineered for:

·Low Coefficient of Friction: To ensure smooth travel and reduce energy consumption.
·High Wear Resistance: To provide a long service life despite constant contact with the steel rail.
·Vibration Damping: To absorb minor imperfections in the guide rail and suppress noise, resulting in a remarkably quiet ride.
·Self-Lubrication: Many modern designs are "lubrication-free," reducing maintenance needs and environmental contamination.

The guide shoe assembly is mounted to the car frame and is adjustable. Technicians can precisely align the shoes with the guide rails, maintaining the optimal clearance to ensure the car travels perfectly plumb without binding or excessive play.

Type	SN-DX-H21
Name	Slide speed guide shoe
Rated Speed	≤1.75m/s
Width of Guide Rails	5mm

Type	SN-DX-H22
Name	Slide speed guide shoe
Rated Speed	≤1.75m/s
Width of Guide Rails	10/16mm
Allowable gross mass	≤1000kg
Pressure on the front surface of guide rail	≤1000N
Pressure on the side surface of guide rail	≤650N