HCW-A Chain Sling & Bracket Assembly for SB-3 Sleepers (500 kg WLL)

When executing time-critical track renewals, having rigging equipment that perfectly matches your infrastructure components is vital. The HCW-A Chain Sling with Bracket is a highly specialized, turnkey lifting solution engineered exclusively for the precise handling, loading, and installation of SB-3 concrete railway sleepers.

Supplied as a complete, ready-to-deploy assembly with a Working Load Limit (WLL) of 500 kg, the HCW-A model eliminates the delays and hazards associated with generic lifting gear, providing a bespoke fit for your trackside operations.

Engineered Exclusively for the SB-3 Profile

Unlike universal clamps that can slip or damage the concrete, the HCW-A is designed with a singular focus on the SB-3 sleeper geometry. This dedicated engineering provides several distinct operational advantages:

• Bespoke Profile Fit: The lifting bracket is precision-machined to contour perfectly to the specific shape of SB-3 sleepers. This ensures a rapid, interlocking grip that prevents load shift, even when slewing the load over uneven trackbeds.
• Turnkey Rigging Solution: There is no need to source or certify separate chains. The HCW-A arrives as a fully integrated unit featuring a high-tensile chain sling permanently mated to the custom lifting bracket, ready for immediate use.
• Heavy-Duty EU Construction: Proudly Made in the EU, this assembly is forged from premium-grade industrial steel, ensuring long-lasting resilience against harsh weather, track ballast impacts, and daily mechanical wear.

The 100% Proof Test Guarantee

In the high-stakes environment of the UK rail network, you cannot afford to second-guess the integrity of your lifting accessories.

Zero Guesswork: At Craneplex, we refuse to use randomized batch testing for our rail equipment. Every single HCW-A assembly undergoes a mandatory, physical 100% strength proof test in strict accordance with the appendices of the BS EN 13155 standard. This means your specific unit has been overloaded in a controlled factory setting and empirically proven safe before dispatch.

Absolute Assurance & Legal Compliance

Navigating strict Health and Safety Executive (HSE) audits requires equipment with flawless, documented compliance. The HCW-A assembly ticks every regulatory box for commercial UK deployment:

• UKCA Certified: Fully approved and regulatory-ready for legal trade and safe deployment across Great Britain’s rail infrastructure.
• Statutory Machinery Laws: Strictly adheres to all mandatory health and safety directives outlined in the UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
• Harmonised Lifting Standards: Designed, manufactured, and physically tested in absolute alignment with the harmonised BS EN 13155 (Cranes – Safety – Non-fixed load lifting attachments) standard.

Order & Technical Enquiries

Equip your rail infrastructure teams with precision-engineered, ready-to-use lifting assemblies that guarantee a perfect fit and total site safety.

To order the HCW-A Chain Sling Assembly, request technical documentation, or discuss bulk requirements for your next track renewal, please contact our expert team today: sales@craneplex.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use the HCW-A to lift K-type sleepers as well?
A: No. The HCW-A is engineered specifically for the profile of SB-3 sleepers. If you require equipment capable of handling K-type sleepers, please look at our standard HCW model, which is profiled for both SB-3 and K varieties.

Q: Is the chain sling permanently attached to the bracket?
A: Yes, the HCW-A is a fully integrated assembly. The high-tensile chain sling is securely mated to the lifting bracket to provide a complete, certified rigging solution straight out of the box.

Q: Why is it important that the equipment is tested to the "Appendix of EN 13155"?
A: The appendix of the EN 13155 standard outlines the exact, rigorous physical testing procedures that lifting equipment must undergo to prove its safety factor. By subjecting 100% of our HCW-A units to this test, we provide undeniable, documented proof that the equipment will not fail on your site, guaranteeing a smooth pass during HSE audits.