Replacement Sliding Guide Shoes for Lift Car and Counterweight Applications

Whitesmith Solutions is a leading supplier of high-quality replacement sliding guide shoes, 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 Guide Shoes

High-Performance Polyurethane Components for the Lift Industry

ACLA-WERKE is a globally recognised manufacturer of premium-grade polyurethane elastomer components, offering a comprehensive product range specifically engineered for the lift and escalator industry. With decades of experience and a commitment to continuous innovation, ACLA-WERKE is a trusted partner for high-quality parts that meet the demanding requirements of today’s elevator systems.

Through close collaboration with leading elevator manufacturers worldwide, ACLA-WERKE has developed a range of specialised components precisely tailored to the mechanical and operational needs of modern lifts. These products are engineered for maximum durability, safety, and reliability, making them an ideal choice for both new installations and modernisation projects.

Whether you’re specifying components for a high-rise commercial building or upgrading ageing infrastructure, ACLA-WERKE delivers solutions that stand up to the highest standards of performance and compliance.

ETN Guide Shoes

Precision-Engineered Sliding Guides for the Lift Industry

ETN is a trusted global manufacturer of high-quality components for the lift industry, supporting a wide range of applications including new installations, modernisation projects, service, and repair. With a focus on performance and durability, ETN specialises in the production of sliding guides and guide shoes crafted from premium materials such as aluminium alloys, steel, and engineered plastics.

Their sliding inserts are manufactured using robust, low-wear materials including polyurethane (PU), polyamide (PA), and polyethylene (PE)—ensuring smooth, reliable operation and long service life under varying load conditions.

In addition to a comprehensive range of standard sliding guide designs widely adopted by OEMs, ETN also provides custom-engineered solutions, developing special profiles to meet unique project or customer-specific requirements.



Whether you’re specifying parts for a new lift, undertaking a modernisation project, or replacing worn components during routine servicing, ETN delivers the precision, reliability, and flexibility needed to keep vertical transportation systems performing at their best.

ELSCO Swivel Slide Guides

Durable Slide Guides Designed to Reduce Vibration and Noise

ELSCO’s spring-loaded swivel sliding guide shoes provide ride quality in a cost-effective package for those applications that do not allow for the installation of roller guides.

Unsurpassed build quality and durable materials ensure a lifetime of reliable performance, and a comprehensive array of sizes and gib liner options ensure that that ELSCO Swivel Sliding Guide Shoes are suitable across a wide range of applications.

Spring-loaded shoes allow postwise float, and cushion the bumps and vibrations that adversely affect ride quality. Adjustable Stops enable precise control of the car’s overall postwise float between the rails and Quiet, Low-Friction Molybdenum Disulfide infused Nylon guarantee years of silent, trouble-free use.