HPB Rail Lifting Clamp (500 kg - 2,000 kg WLL)

Ensure unparalleled stability and speed during track construction with the heavy-duty HPB Rail Lifting Clamp. Engineered for the demanding environments of the railway industry, this premium lifting attachment provides a steadfast, mechanical grip for the safe handling and precise positioning of standard steel rails.

Offering a highly scalable Working Load Limit (WLL) ranging from 500 kg up to 2,000 kg (0.5 to 2 Tonnes), the HPB model is the ultimate rigging tool for track renewal contractors, bustling train depots, and infrastructure maintenance crews who require broad compatibility without compromising on load security.

Core Operational Advantages

Handling elongated steel rails requires equipment that will not yield or slip under pressure. The HPB clamp is purpose-built to deliver targeted performance while allowing you to utilize your own existing rigging gear:

• Broad Profile Compatibility: The intelligently machined jaw safely and securely engages a wide spectrum of international rail profiles, including standard BS113A, S49, R50, S54, as well as the heavier UIC60 sections.
• Scalable Heavy-Duty Payload: Available in multiple load-rated configurations (from 500 kg up to 2,000 kg) to perfectly match the demands of your specific rail project.
• Modular Rigging Freedom: Designed as a standalone clamp, the HPB allows you to connect it directly to your existing, certified chain slings, master links, or lifting beams, providing ultimate operational flexibility.
• Premium European Craftsmanship: Proudly Made in the EU. Forged from extreme-grade industrial steel, it guarantees long-lasting resilience against track ballast impacts, heavy friction, and severe outdoor elements.

Unyielding Safety & Mandatory Proof 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 HPB 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 maximum pressure.

To guarantee seamless passage through the strictest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) site audits, the HPB 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, integrate easily with your existing gear, and ensure absolute site compliance.

To order the HPB 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 main difference between the HPB and the HPA-series clamps?
A: The primary difference is the rigging setup. Models like the HPA and HPA-D are supplied as complete turnkey assemblies with integrated chain slings. The HPB is supplied as a standalone clamp, which is ideal for contractors who prefer to use or interchange their own pre-certified chain slings and shackles.

Q: Will this clamp fit the heavy UIC60 rails?
A: Yes. The HPB clamp features an optimized jaw geometry that is explicitly engineered and certified to safely handle heavy UIC60 rail profiles, alongside standard types like BS113A and S49.

Q: How does the clamping mechanism secure the rail?
A: The clamp is placed over the head of the rail. When the crane applies upward lifting tension, the internal mechanism automatically bites down, creating a steadfast, slip-resistant mechanical lock under the rail head during transit.

Q: How does the "100% strength test" help my site managers during HSE inspections?
A: It provides them with a physical, documented test certificate confirming that your exact serial-numbered lifting clamp 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.