Description
KONE elevator guide shoe wheel 80*24*6203 Thyssen Otis high-speed elevator roller Brief introduction
| KONE elevator guide shoe wheel Thyssen Otis high-speed elevator roller | |
| Brand | Original |
| Model | 80*24*6203 |
| Goods No. | PE2401 |
| MOQ | 1 |
| Warranty Time | 1 year |
| Certificates | ISO9001 |
| Brand | Xizi Otis Thyssen KONE |
Elevator Guide Shoes Roller 80×24×6203 – The 80 mm Regenerative Wheel That Turns Rail Friction into Whisper-Quiet Rides
Courtesy of Nanjing Zhuye Elevator Parts Co., Ltd.
Courtesy of Nanjing Zhuye Elevator Parts Co., Ltd.
While passengers admire the smooth ride and precise levelling, the real magic happens inside the guide-rail assembly—where an 80 mm-diameter polymer wheel hugs the steel rail web 24 hours a day. The 80×24×6203 guide-shoe roller is the largest, highest-capacity guide wheel in the WECO/Otis family, designed for 2.0–2.5 m s⁻¹ gearless machines and heavy-duty scenic lifts. Nanjing Zhuye Elevator Parts keeps factory-sealed rollers in anti-static stock for next-day despatch. Below we explain what the roller does, how to install it in ten minutes, and the replacement cycle that prevents expensive “car shake” call-backs.
1. What 80×24×6203 Really Is
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Outer diameter: 80 mm × 24 mm wide tread — fits 16–19 mm rail web
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Material: oil-impregnated PU 92 Shore-A on steel hub — coefficient of friction 0.18, self-lubricating
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Bearing: sealed 6203-2RS, 17 mm bore, grease-filled for -30 °C to +80 °C
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Load rating: 4.5 kN static, 2.5 kN dynamic per roller — suits cars up to 2,000 kg
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Temperature range: -25 °C to +70 °C — outdoor scenic lifts included
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Pack unit: 1 roller + 2 circlips + M12 shoulder bolt + 2 mm Allen key
The roller is pressed against the rail web by an eccentric cam; three rollers per car and three per counter-weight form a quiet, friction-free triangle.
2. Where It Is Used
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Otis Gen2-R2®, SkyRise® 2.0–2.5 m s⁻¹ with PM machines 22–35 kW
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Mitsubishi LEGY, NEXIEZ heavy-duty scenic lifts
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Thyssen TWIN® double-deck cars
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Chinese MRL controllers with 16–19 mm guide rails
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Suitable for cars and counter-weights up to 2,000 kg
3. Installation – 10-Minute Swap
Safety: place lift on inspection, lock main breaker, tag out, prop car.
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Remove old roller — undo M12 shoulder bolt; slide worn roller off eccentric pin.
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Inspect pin — if scoring >0.2 mm, polish with 600-grit emery or replace pin.
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Hand-press new 80 mm roller until circlip seats flush; ensure 0.05–0.10 mm preload on rail.
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Apply 1 drop of PTFE spray — no grease bath needed; PU is self-lubricating.
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Tighten bolt — torque 55 N·m; spin by hand — smooth rotation, no lateral play.
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Run car on inspection — listen for rattling; adjust eccentric until pull force <5 N.
No special tools, no machining, no shims — the 80 mm roller is self-aligning.
4. Daily Operation – What the Roller Actually Does
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Carries lateral forces from passenger imbalance, wind or earthquake sensors
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Absorbs rail irregularities; reduces car vibration by 8 dB compared with sliding guides
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Oil-impregnated PU releases micro-film, keeping rail polished and rust-free
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Temperature expansion 0.04 mm/°C — no binding in outdoor scenic lifts
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Designed for 3 million cycles at 2.0 m s⁻¹ — equivalent to 15 years in a 600-start/day building
5. Replacement Cycle & Preventive Maintenance
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High-traffic office (>1,000 starts day⁻¹) – inspect every 6 months, replace rollers every 5 years
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Residential tower (300–600 starts day⁻¹) – inspect annually, replace every 8 years
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Low-rise freight (≤200 starts day⁻¹) – inspect every 18 months, replace every 10 years
Replace immediately if:
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Diameter worn below 78 mm (2.5 % reduction)
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Radial play >0.3 mm when 50 N side-load is applied
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Cracks in PU tread >2 mm deep or surface flaking >10 mm²
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Bearing emits >75 dB(A) at 1 m or temperature >65 °C
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Rail scoring visible (>0.1 mm depth) under roller track
6. Extending Life – 3 Pro Tips
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Keep rail straightness ≤0.5 mm / 5 m; kinked rails eat rollers
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Wipe rail monthly; brake-dust paste acts like grinding paste
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Align car and counter-weight rollers on the same rail axis; misalignment doubles roller wear
7. Why Buy 80×24×6203 from Nanjing Zhuye Elevator Parts?
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Factory-new PU 92 Shore-A, not recycled plastic; passes 3-million-cycle wear test
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Steel hub zinc-plated; salt-spray 48 h — no rust in coastal shafts
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Dual stock: 8,000 pcs Nanjing, 2,500 pcs Dubai — next-day to 65 countries
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Bundle kit: roller + circlips + M12 bolt + 2 mm Allen key — 5 % cheaper than single OEM piece
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24 months warranty against cracking or abnormal wear
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7×24 WhatsApp/WeChat video support; average response 10 minutes
Conclusion
The 80×24×6203 guide-shoe roller is the unsung hero that carries tonnes of lateral load every day yet never asks for attention — until it cracks. Stock a handful from Nanjing Zhuye on every service truck, swap them on schedule, and replace “car shake” complaints with a five-minute planned fix — one silent, smooth ride at a time.












