KONE Elevator Guide Rail Oil Cup

An elevator oil cup is a simple component, but choosing the correct replacement involves more than matching its appearance.

Different KONE elevator guide rail lubrication systems may use oil cups with different mounting methods, reservoir capacities and felt wick arrangements. Before ordering, the original dimensions should be confirmed to ensure proper installation and consistent guide rail lubrication.

When Does an Oil Cup Need Replacement?

In many maintenance projects, the oil cup itself is replaced because it has become brittle, cracked or no longer feeds lubricant evenly onto the guide rail. A damaged reservoir or hardened wick can reduce lubrication efficiency and increase guide shoe wear over time.

When requesting a quotation, the following information is helpful:

• oil cup outside dimensions

• mounting-hole size or fixing method

• oil reservoir capacity

• wick type and length

• installation position

• guide rail size

• material (plastic or metal)

• photos of the installed oil cup

• quantity required

Small Differences Matter

Two oil cups may have nearly identical shapes while using different mounting brackets or wick lengths. For this reason, dimensions should always be checked before replacement instead of selecting a part based only on photographs.

During installation, technicians should also inspect the wick, guide rail surface and lubricant condition. Dirt, hardened oil or blocked felt material may prevent proper lubrication even after installing a new oil cup.

Regular inspection of the oil level and wick condition helps maintain smooth guide rail contact and may reduce unnecessary wear on related guide components.

For enquiries from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Brazil, Chile, Spain and Italy, one overall photo together with basic dimensions is usually sufficient for an initial identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this oil cup suitable for every KONE elevator?

Not necessarily. Oil cups may differ in dimensions, mounting style and wick configuration. The original part should be measured before ordering.

What information is required for quotation?

Please provide overall dimensions, installation photos, guide rail size, mounting details and the quantity required.

Can only the wick be replaced?

In some maintenance situations the wick alone may be replaced. However, if the reservoir is cracked, aged or deformed, replacing the complete oil cup is generally the better solution.