Elevator Guide Shoe XAA380S1 Insert (L120mm, Groove Width 16mm): Precision Guiding Core from Nanjing Zhuye Elevatorparts

Step-by-Step Usage Guide for Elevator Guide Shoe XAA380S1 Insert (L120mm, Groove Width 16mm)

1. Professional Installation & Calibration

• Safety Preparation: Cut off the elevator’s main power supply and hang a “Maintenance in Progress—Do Not Power On” sign at the power switch. Fix the elevator car to a safe position (middle of the shaft) using a safety clamp. Locate the guide shoes (usually installed at the top and bottom of the car) and clean the guide shoe body, insert mounting groove, and guide rail surface to remove dust, oil stains, and debris.
• Insert Installation: Remove the old insert (if replacing) by loosening the fixing screws on the XAA380S1 guide shoe body. Align the new XAA380S1 insert (L120mm, Groove Width 16mm) with the mounting groove of the guide shoe body, ensuring the insert’s groove is perfectly aligned with the guide rail. Press the insert firmly into the groove until it fits tightly, then tighten the fixing screws with a torque wrench to a torque of 8–10 N·m. Ensure the insert is installed horizontally with no tilt, and the gap between the insert and the guide rail is uniform.
• Gap Calibration: Use a feeler gauge to detect the gap between the insert’s groove and the guide rail (standard gap: 0.2–0.5mm). If the gap is too large (leading to car vibration) or too small (increasing friction), adjust the guide shoe’s adjusting bolt according to Nanjing Zhuye’s technical guidance. After adjustment, manually push the car to move up and down slightly to check if the insert slides smoothly along the rail with no jamming.
• Post-Installation Testing: Restore the power supply and conduct comprehensive functional tests. Operate the elevator to run at normal speed, inspection speed, and rated load speed, respectively. Check the car’s operation stability (no obvious lateral deviation), measure the operation noise (normal value ≤ 55dB), and verify the insert’s wear resistance during long-term operation. If there is abnormal vibration, noise, or jamming, recheck the installation position and gap immediately.

2. Daily Operation & Routine Inspection

• Daily Visual Inspection: During shaft patrols, check the external state of the XAA380S1 insert through the observation window. Ensure the insert is free of cracks, deformation, or severe wear (wear depth ≤ 2mm); the fixing screws are tight with no looseness; the insert’s groove is free of debris accumulation that may affect guiding.
• Weekly Functional Check: Operate the elevator to run up and down at full stroke, listen for abnormal noise (such as friction or collision) from the guide shoe area. Check the car’s operation stability by placing a level on the car floor (no obvious tilt during operation). If there is abnormal noise or tilt, inspect the insert’s wear and gap status immediately.
• Monthly Parameter Monitoring: Use a caliper to measure the insert’s key dimensions (length and groove width) to confirm no excessive wear or deformation. Clean the insert’s surface and guide rail with a dry cloth to remove dust and oil stains. For elevators in harsh environments, apply a small amount of special lubricant (recommended by Nanjing Zhuye Elevatorparts) to the insert’s surface to reduce wear.

3. Regular Maintenance Schedule

• Quarterly Maintenance: Disconnect the power supply, loosen the guide shoe’s fixing screws, and remove the insert. Clean the insert’s surface and the guide shoe’s mounting groove with a professional cleaner. Inspect the insert for hidden cracks or internal damage—replace the insert if any defects are found. Reinstall the insert and retighten the screws according to the specified torque.
• Semi-Annual Performance Test: Conduct a comprehensive performance test, including wear degree, buffering performance, and guiding accuracy. Use a professional vibration tester to detect the car’s vibration amplitude (normal value ≤ 0.3mm). For elevators in high-traffic areas (e.g., shopping malls, airports) or harsh environments (high humidity, dust), increase the test frequency and check the guide rail for deformation that may accelerate insert wear.
• Annual Professional Overhaul: Arrange a professional inspection with Nanjing Zhuye Elevatorparts’ certified technical team. Replace all inserts that are approaching the wear limit with genuine XAA380S1 models (L120mm, Groove Width 16mm). Inspect the guide shoe body and guide rail for wear or deformation and repair them if necessary. Conduct a full-range calibration of the guiding system to ensure the insert, guide shoe, and rail operate in sync.

Recommended Replacement Cycle for Elevator Guide Shoe XAA380S1 Insert (L120mm, Groove Width 16mm)

1. Standard Replacement Cycle

2. Adjustments for Special Scenarios

• Harsh Environments: For elevators in high-humidity coastal areas (salt spray corrosion), high-dust construction sites, or elevators with frequent high-load operation (rated load ≥ 80% for long periods), the replacement cycle should be shortened to 1.5–2 years. Harsh conditions accelerate the wear of the PU material, deformation of the steel core, and reduce the insert’s buffering performance.
• Low-Frequency Use Scenarios: For elevators with low usage frequency (e.g., villa elevators, small office buildings with daily operation time < 8 hours) and clean, stable shaft environments, the replacement cycle can be extended to3–4 years—only if Nanjing Zhuye’s professional inspection confirms that the insert’s wear degree, buffering performance, and dimensional accuracy are all intact.

3. Immediate Replacement Conditions

• The insert is severely worn (wear depth > 2mm) or cracked, leading to uneven contact with the guide rail and obvious car vibration.
• The insert is deformed, and its groove width deviates from the standard 16mm by more than 1mm, failing to fit the guide rail tightly.
• The insert’s PU material is aging (hardening, brittleness, or peeling), losing buffering performance and causing abnormal noise during operation.
• The embedded steel core is exposed due to material wear, posing a risk of scratching the guide rail or damaging the guide shoe body.