HPA-B Dedicated BV 50 Rail Lifting Clamp (1,250 kg WLL)

Maximize the safety and efficiency of your trackside operations with the highly specialised HPA-B Rail Lifting Clamp. Unlike universal rail clamps, the HPA-B is engineered with a singular focus: the secure, perfectly balanced handling of BV 50 steel rail sections.

By utilizing a lifting tool explicitly profiled for your specific rail type, you eliminate the risks of load shift and slippage. Featuring a robust Working Load Limit (WLL) of 1,250 kg (1.25 Tonnes) and supplied as a complete, ready-to-lift assembly, this clamp is a vital asset for precision railway infrastructure projects.

Targeted Trackside Engineering

Lifting heavy, elongated lengths of steel requires absolute mechanical certainty. The HPA-B delivers this through its bespoke, purpose-built design:

• Exclusive BV 50 Profile Match: The clamping jaws are custom-machined to contour perfectly to the specific dimensions of the BV 50 rail head. This tailored fit provides an aggressive, unyielding bite that universal clamps simply cannot match.
• Turnkey Rigging Package: To minimize delays on the trackbed, the HPA-B is supplied complete with a fully certified chain sling. It arrives ready to be immediately attached to your crane or excavator hook.
• Heavy-Duty Lifting Power: Safely manages massive rail sections up to 1,250 kg, providing the necessary payload strength for major track renewals and heavy depot logistics.
• Premium European Craftsmanship: Proudly Made in the EU. Forged from extreme-grade industrial steel, it is built to withstand relentless exposure to harsh weather, heavy impacts, and track ballast friction.

Individual Load Testing & Compliance

In the high-risk railway sector, you cannot afford to leave site safety to chance or randomized batch testing. We provide undeniable proof of equipment integrity:

The 100% Strength Test Guarantee: Every single HPA-B rail clamp undergoes a mandatory, physical 100% strength proof load test in strict accordance with the appendices of the BS EN 13155 standard. This means your exact clamp and chain assembly has been overloaded in a controlled factory setting and empirically proven to survive without structural deformation before dispatch.

To ensure your equipment passes the strictest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) site audits, the HPA-B satisfies all critical UK regulatory frameworks:

• UKCA Certified: Fully approved and regulatory-ready for safe commercial deployment across Great Britain’s rail network.
• Statutory Machinery Laws: Strictly adheres to all mandatory health, safety, and lifting 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 infrastructure teams with precision-engineered rail clamps that guarantee a perfect fit, come ready to lift, and ensure absolute site compliance.

To order the HPA-B Rail Lifting Clamp, request formal dimensional schematics, or discuss bulk requirements for your upcoming rail project, please contact our expert team today: sales@craneplex.co.uk

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the difference between the standard HPA and the HPA-B models?
A: The standard HPA model features a versatile jaw designed to grip a wide variety of rail profiles (BS113A, UIC60, S49, etc.). The HPA-B is a bespoke model with jaw geometry machined exclusively for the BV 50 rail profile, providing an optimized, dedicated fit for networks utilizing that specific rail type.

Q: Can I use the HPA-B to lift other types of rail if I am careful?
A: No. Because the jaw is custom-machined for the BV 50 profile, using it on differently shaped rail heads (like a UIC60) will result in an insecure grip, creating a severe and immediate safety hazard on your site.

Q: Does the "supplied with chain slings" mean the chains are permanently attached?
A: The chain sling is securely integrated into the lifting clamp assembly to ensure you have a complete, certified load path from the crane hook down to the rail.

Q: How does the "100% strength test" help with HSE audits?
A: It provides you with a physical test certificate confirming that your exact serial-numbered clamp has been subjected to extreme load testing. This provides the HSE inspector with undeniable, empirical proof that the equipment is structurally sound and fit for use on a live railway.