KONE Elevator Guide Rails

KONE guide rails are designed to direct the travel of the elevator car and the counterweight inside the elevator shaft. The guide rails are designed to ensure a safe distance between static components (e.g., landing doors) and moving components (e.g., car) is maintained at all times. In addition, the guide rails are designed to provide a matching friction surface for the safety gear friction pads, which, when activated, prevent the car from moving. In KONE MonoSpace elevators, the hoisting machine is fixed to the guide rails.