Roller Guides for Lift Car and Counterweight Applications
Whitesmith Solutions is a leading supplier of high-quality replacement roller guides, purpose-built for both lift car and counterweight applications. We specialise in supplying durable, precision-engineered components to support breakdown repairs, routine servicing, and modernisation projects.
Our extensive inventory is trusted by independent service providers, local installers, and OEM support teams, offering a wide selection of genuine OEM and high-quality aftermarket parts to ensure compatibility with a broad range of lift systems.
We supply replacement components compatible with major global brands including Otis, Schindler, KONE, TK Elevator (ThyssenKrupp), IGV, Orona, Macpuarsa, Elsco, Macla, Kleemann, FIAM, GMV, Stannah, New Lift, and a wide range of locally manufactured lifts.
Whether you're replacing worn components during maintenance or responding to an urgent breakdown, Whitesmith Solutions has the parts and expertise you need to ensure safe, smooth, and reliable lift operation.
ACLA Lift Roller Guides
The ACLA Roller Guide range includes a variety of models engineered for high-speed traction and hydraulic lifts. Each unit features a robust base support constructed from high-grade alloy or steel, ensuring exceptional stability and structural integrity.
The rollers are manufactured from ACLATHAN, ACLA’s proprietary high-performance polyurethane elastomer, offering significant operational advantages:
- Low rolling resistance for smooth operation
- High load-bearing capacity to support demanding applications
- Exceptional abrasion and wear resistance for extended service life
- Minimal vibration due to high concentric precision
- Quiet and smooth operation
- Maintenance-free performance
- Resistant to oil and lubricants
- Minimal compression set, reducing flattening after periods of standstill
These features make ACLA roller guides a preferred choice for modernisation, new installations, and high-speed applications where precision, durability, and ride comfort are essential.
ETN Lift Roller Guides
Whitesmith Solutions offers a comprehensive range of ETN roller guides, engineered for optimal performance in both roped and hydraulic elevator systems.
Each unit features a high-strength, lightweight alloy frame, delivering exceptional structural durability without compromising weight. The rollers are coated with Vulkollan®, a premium-grade elastomer renowned for its:
- Low rolling resistance
- Effective noise and vibration absorption
- Minimal compression set, reducing settling over time
- Outstanding wear resistance
- High resistance to oils, greases, and fats
These properties make ETN roller guides an ideal solution for high-load, high-traffic applications—ensuring long service life and consistent ride quality even in the most demanding environments.
ELSCO Model A
The Industry’s Gold Standard in Lift Ride Quality for Over 70 Years
The 6-wheel adjustable Model A roller guide delivers an exceptionally wide application range allowing for higher speeds and capacities while delivering ELSCO’s trusted quality and performance.
Designed for lift cars up to 4 m/s and 4,500 kgs capacity in mid- to high-rise buildings, the Model A is a high-speed 6-wheel paired-roller guide with spring suspension, an adjustable stop on the face arm, and six premium 6” diameter neoprene roller wheels.
Engineered and tested to meet EN81 standards, ELSCO’s Model A roller guide is constructed from precision machined, ductile iron castings and is assembled using quality parts to ensure your ride will go unnoticed.
Key Features:
- Optimized ride quality and float
- Minimized noise and vibration
- Durable, engineered design
- Quicker and easier installation
- Suitable for counterweight applications
ELSCO Model B
The Industry’s #1 Choice of Roller Guide for Lift Modernisation
The highly adjustable Model B roller guide allows contractors to maximize returns by providing a cost effective way to deal with the hoistway imperfections that affect elevator ride performance.
Designed for lift cars up to 2.5 m/s and 1800 kgs capacity in low- to mid-rise buildings, the Model B is a three-wheel roller guide with spring suspension, adjustable stops in all directions, and three premium 6” diameter neoprene roller wheels.
Engineered and tested to meet
EN81 standards, ELSCO’s Model B roller guide is constructed from durable, precision machined, ductile iron castings and is assembled using quality parts to ensure your elevator ride will go unnoticed.
Key Features:
- Minimized noise and vibration
- Unmatched control of float
- Durable engineered design
ELSCO Model C
The Most Versatile Counterweight Guide in the Industry
Patented design features on the Model C roller guide ensure counterweights in high speed applications run just as quietly in the hoistway as the car. Slim design allows for use on a wide range of elevator applications and rail sizes, and it can even be used as a car guide where a smaller roller is required for clearance.
Designed for lift counterweights up to 6 m/s and 4,500 kgs capacity in mid- to high-rise buildings, the Model C is a high-speed 6-wheel paired-roller guide with spring suspension, an adjustable stop on the face arm and six premium 3-1/4″ diameter neoprene roller wheels.
Engineered and tested to meet EN81 standards. ELSCO’s Model C roller guide is constructed from precision machined, ductile iron castings and is assembled using quality parts to ensure your elevator ride will go unnoticed.
Key Features:
- Exceptional application range
- Minimized noise and vibration
- Optimised ride quality and float
- Durable engineered design
- Quicker and easier installation
ELSCO Model D
The Industry’s #1 Choice for Counterweight Roller Guides
Engineered to minimize noise and vibration that can adversely impact ride quality. The Model D is the counterweight partner to the Model B roller guide and features adjustable springs and premium neoprene rubber rollers to ensure the best overall ride quality of the lift system.
Designed for counterweights up to 2.5 m/s and 1800 kgs capacity in low- to mid-rise buildings, the Model D is a three-wheel roller guide with adjustable spring suspension in all directions, and three premium 3-1/4” diameter neoprene roller wheels.
Engineered and tested to meet EN81 standards, ELSCO’s Model D roller guide is constructed from durable, precision machined, ductile iron castings and is assembled using quality parts to ensure your elevator ride will go unnoticed.
Key Features:
- Exceptional versatility
- Minimized noise and vibration
- Exceptional range and control of counterweight or car's float
- Durable engineered design
ELSCO Model E
Engineered for Ride Quality. Designed for Simplicity. Built for Economy
Fixed roller guides the ELSCO way. Premium neoprene rollers and adjustability on all three wheels, provides easy installation and a smooth, quiet ride.
Designed for lift cars up to 1 m/s and 200 fpm and 1400 kgs capacity & for counterweights up to 2.5 m/s 1800 kgs capacity, in low-rise buildings, the Model E is a three-wheel fixed roller guide with adjustable eccentric wheel studs on the face and side rollers, and three premium 3-1/4” diameter neoprene roller wheels.
Engineered and tested to meet EN81 standards, ELSCO’s Model E roller guide has a durable, precision machined, cast ductile iron base and is assembled using quality parts to ensure your elevator ride will go unnoticed.
Key Features:
- Simplify installation
- Minimized noise and vibration
- Robust design
- Counterweight applications
- Neoprene rubber roller wheels
ELSCO Calbre C-150
Designed using Quality Components to Deliver Performance, Ride Quality and Exceptional Value
The C-150 is a three-wheel roller guide with spring suspension, adjustable stops in all directions, and three 150mm diameter polyurethane rollers.
Combining ease of installation and hoistway adjustability, the C-150 is designed for rail sizes from 9mm (T82 / 5.75#) to 19mm (T140-1 / 18#).
It provides a smooth ride on a wide range of elevator cars up to 3.0 m/s and 1,800 kg capacity in low- to mid-rise buildings.
Engineered and tested to meet EN81 standards, the C-150 is constructed from durable, precision machined, ductile iron castings and is assembled using quality parts to ensure the installed roller guide delivers a lifetime of reliable performance.
Key Features:
- Wide range of rail sizes and applications
- Quick and easy installation
- Low noise and vibration
- Durable, engineered design
- Control or car float
ELSCO Express 3
The Ultimate Ride Quality Solution for High-Speed Lift Cars
The Express-3 provides first-class ride quality in very high-speed applications where it’s needed most. Patented vibration-suppressing pivot bushings and 10” (254 mm) neoprene roller wheels isolate the lift cabin from unsettling noise and vibration.
Designed for lift cars up to 10 m/s and 2300 kgs capacity in high-rise buildings, the Express-3 is a high-speed three-wheel roller guide with spring suspension, adjustable stops in all directions, and three premium 10” (254 mm) diameter neoprene roller wheels.
Engineered and tested to meet
EN81 standards, ELSCO’s Express-3 roller guide is constructed from precision machined aluminum and ductile iron castings and is assembled using quality parts to ensure your elevator ride will go unnoticed.
Key Features:
- Ultimate ride quality
- Minimized noise and vibration
- Take control of float
- Durable, engineered design
ELSCO Express 6
The Pinnacle of Roller Guide Performance
The ultimate solution for the most challenging load applications. Engineered to help mask hoistway imperfections that manifest themselves in high-rise buildings, while optimizing ride quality and passenger comfort.
Designed for lift cars up to 10 m/s and 2700 kgs capacity in standard applications in high-rise buildings, the Express-6 is a high-speed, heavy-load 6-wheel paired-roller guide with spring suspension, an adjustable stop on the face arm and six premium 10” diameter neoprene rollers.
Engineered and tested to meet
EN81 standards. ELSCO’s Express-6 roller guide is constructed from precision machined, ductile iron castings and is assembled using quality parts to ensure the installed roller guide will go unnoticed.
Key Features:
- Exceptional application range
- Minimized noise and vibration
- Optimised ride quality and float control
- Durable, engineered design
ELSCO Flex-Mount Adjustable Adapters
Make the Install and Smooth as the Ride
ELSCO’s Flex-Mount adapter plates are designed to flexibly allow ELSCO roller guides to mount on a wide variety of lift bolt patterns. There is no need to take accurate measurements, create drawings, or fabricate custom parts or wait for long fabrication lead times.
This unique and easy solution minimizes elevator downtime and saves you valuable time and money. ELSCO’s Flex-Mount adapter plates are designed to comply with EN81 standards.
Key Features:
- No custom plate fabrication required
- Eliminate the delays and costs associated with bespoke mounting solutions
- Fast, accurate installation
- Achieve precise roller guide positioning with minimal effort
- Reduce lift downtime
- Minimize out-of-service time and keep your projects on schedule
- Engineered for efficiency
- Designed to streamline installation and deliver long-term value