Optimize roller guide performance by using the right ELSCO roller wheel
You already know ELSCO’s premium black neoprene roller wheels deliver exceptional noise and vibration reduction, but they’re not the only option.
Each elevator type places different demands on the roller wheels. Choosing the correct tread ensures the best passenger experience and reduces premature roller wheel wear.
Hospital Elevators
Hospital elevators often run at speeds of up to 500 fpm and have deeper, higher-capacity cars.
Recommendation: Green polyurethane tread – its higher durometer increases durability while still providing a reduction in noise and vibration.
Freight Elevators
Freight elevators exert very high forces on the roller wheels, making neoprene unsuitable for these heavy-duty applications.
Recommendation: Red polyurethane tread – a high durometer tread engineered for slower moving, high-capacity freight applications that experience high loading and unloading forces.
Passenger Elevators
For standard passenger elevators, nothing beats the smooth, quiet ride of neoprene.
Recommendation: Black neoprene tread – its superior noise and vibration damping characteristics, combined with a softer tread durometer make it the go-to wheel choice for passenger cars.
Still need help deciding which roller wheel to use for your application?
Call ELSCO Customer Service at 410.363.9020, or e-mail us at info@elscoguides.com for additional assistance.