Elevator guide shoe inserts are sliding elements that help the guide shoe move along the guide rail with controlled friction and wear under different speed, load, and rail conditions.
To review the available options and their suitable application areas, please see the “Guide Shoe Insert Models” section.
> PE, PA, PU versions for different speed and load conditions
> Balanced friction characteristics and high wear resistance for quiet and stable operation
> Vucell-supported solutions for vibration and noise damping
Guide Shoe Insert — Selection Guide
Select the insert by speed range, load/duty, rail condition, lubrication strategy, and environmental constraints.
Selection by material
- PE 1000 (Polyethylene) — used in high-speed applications (up to 3 m/s) and high-load applications. Very hard / low-friction sliding behavior, high resistance to wear and compression (10 N/mm²). Depending on rail quality, can be used without lubrication.
- SL (High-density PE 1000) — for demanding conditions where standard polyethylene performance is insufficient. Higher wear resistance than standard PE; maintains performance on difficult surfaces and particulate environments.
- AS (Antistatic PE 1000) — for environments where friction-generated static electricity on plastics can create safety risks (fire/explosion hazard areas).
- PA (Polyamide) — for medium speed applications (up to 1.6 m/s) where durability and stable form retention are required. Hard plastic group with good sliding; oil/lubrication required.
- PU (Polyurethane) — for low speed, comfort-oriented installations (up to 1 m/s). Good vibration/noise damping and quiet operation; oil/lubrication required.
- SIL (PVC / silicone insert) — economical option for low speed, quiet operation; flexible structure helps surface conformity and smooth sliding; oil/lubrication required.
Vibration and noise damping (optional layer)
PE, SL and AS inserts can be produced with a VUCELL damping layer to reduce vibration and noise.
Rail width range, compatible insert codes, and guide shoe model compatibility on the selected model page or in the full product catalog.
Guide Shoe Insert Models
Polyethylene (PE 1000)
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High Density (PE 1000)
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Antistatic (PE 1000)
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Polyamide (PA)
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Polyurethane (PU)
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Silicone (PVC)
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Related Components
Guide shoe inserts are selected together with the guide shoe body and, when applicable, rail lubrication to achieve stable rail guidance, controlled friction, and predictable wear performance.
