Aluminum Single-Hung Window Bottom Sash Guide

Home Owner from Boston
Hello,
 
I am trying to identify a replacement bottom sash corner guide / sash shoe for an aluminum single-hung window in a brick-and-beam loft building.
 
One of the two bottom sash guides is missing, causing the sash to twist and blow open in the wind. I have attached photos of the intact guide on the opposite side, along with measurements.
 
Here are the key details:
 

Window type: Aluminum single-hung (bottom sash slides up/down)
Part needed: Bottom sash corner guide / sash shoe
Track width: ~9 mm (≈ 3/8”)
Guide length: Just under 2 inches (~48–50 mm)
Guide depth into track: Only a few millimeters (~3-4mm)
Design details:

Offset / angled tongue that rides in the vertical track
Guide slides under a metal keeper/retainer in the frame
Long rectangular nylon/plastic body (not a balance cam)

 

 
 
This is not a vinyl window and does not use channel balances or sash cams — it is a guide only.
 
Please let me know the correct replacement part number and whether it is left-hand/right-hand specific. I’m happy to provide additional photos or measurements if needed.
 
Thank you very much for your help.
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Paul
Paul from SWISCO
SWISCO
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Hello,

The manufacturer of these top tilt latches has discontinued them and offers no replacement. Our best option would be to remove the old tilt latch, reinstall the top corner screw to keep the sash together, and install top-mounted tilt latches like the 26-193 and 26-194 with a #6 pan head screw like our 33-089. If you decide to give this conversion a try, be careful not to drill into the glass. Review the specifications and see what you think. 

Detail of 26-194
Detail of 26-194

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