HPA-D Versatile Rail Lifting Clamp (500 kg - 2,000 kg WLL)

Enhance the agility and safety of your track renewal projects with the HPA-D Rail Lifting Clamp. Engineered to provide maximum adaptability across varying infrastructure requirements, this highly versatile lifting attachment ensures the secure, perfectly balanced handling of multiple standard steel rail profiles.

Available in a highly scalable Working Load Limit (WLL) range from 500 kg up to 2,000 kg (0.5 to 2 Tonnes), the HPA-D is the ideal multi-purpose rigging solution for railway contractors, network maintenance crews, and bustling train depots looking to consolidate their lifting inventory without compromising on safety.

Core Operational Capabilities

Handling heavy lengths of steel rail demands equipment that provides an unyielding mechanical grip. The HPA-D is purpose-built to deliver targeted performance while maintaining broad compatibility:

• Multi-Profile Versatility: The intelligently designed clamping jaw safely engages a wide spectrum of standard international rail profiles, including BS113A, S49, R50, S54, and UIC54.
• Scalable Heavy-Duty Payload: Available in multiple load-rated configurations (ranging from 500 kg to 2,000 kg) to perfectly match your fleet's lifting requirements.
• Complete Rigging Package: To completely eliminate site downtime and rigging guesswork, the HPA-D is supplied complete with a fully certified chain sling. It arrives ready for immediate attachment to your lifting machinery.
• Premium European Craftsmanship: Proudly Made in the EU. Forged from extreme-grade industrial steel, ensuring long-lasting resilience against track ballast impacts, heavy friction, and severe outdoor elements.

Certified Reliability & Mandatory Load Testing

In the high-stakes environment of the UK rail network, equipment failure is simply not an option. We provide undeniable proof of structural integrity before the clamp ever reaches your trackside operations:

100% Individual Strength Testing: At Craneplex, we refuse to rely on randomized batch checks. Every single HPA-D rail clamp undergoes a rigorous 100% physical strength proof load test in strict accordance with the appendices of the BS EN 13155 standard. Your exact unit has been physically overloaded in a controlled factory setting to empirically prove it will not deform under pressure.

To guarantee seamless passage through the strictest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) site audits, the HPA-D satisfies all critical statutory frameworks:

• UKCA Certified: Fully approved, documented, 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 secure grip across multiple rail types, arrive ready to lift, and ensure absolute site compliance.

To order the HPA-D 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: Can I use the HPA-D to lift heavier UIC60 or BV50 rails?
A: No. The HPA-D's jaw geometry is engineered and certified for profiles up to UIC54. If you need to lift larger profiles like UIC60 or BV50, please look at our standard HPA or dedicated HPA-B models.

Q: Does the clamp automatically lock onto the rail?
A: Yes. The clamp is positioned over the head of the rail. As the crane applies upward lifting tension via the included chain sling, the clamping mechanism automatically tightens, creating a steadfast mechanical lock under the rail head that prevents slipping during transit.

Q: Is the chain sling permanently attached, and is it certified?
A: Yes, the high-strength chain sling is integrated into the clamp assembly and is fully load-rated and certified alongside the clamp itself. This provides a complete, compliant load path from the hook to the rail.

Q: How does the "100% strength test" help my site managers during inspections?
A: It provides them with a physical test certificate confirming that your exact serial-numbered lifting assembly has survived extreme overload testing at the factory. This provides HSE inspectors with undeniable proof that the equipment is structurally sound and fit for use on a live railway network.