HPG Heavy-Duty Rail Lifting Clamp (2,500 kg - 5,000 kg WLL)

Accelerate your major rail infrastructure projects with the high-capacity HPG Rail Lifting Clamp. Engineered specifically to bridge the gap between standard lifting operations and extreme-duty track renewals, this highly versatile clamp offers a substantial Working Load Limit (WLL) ranging from 2,500 kg up to 5,000 kg (2.5 to 5 Tonnes).

Whether you are managing heavy depot logistics or installing long, continuous sections of standard steel track, the HPG provides the steadfast mechanical grip required to move massive rail sections safely, efficiently, and with total precision.

Core Operational Capabilities

Lifting multi-tonne lengths of steel track requires equipment that delivers absolute security under extreme pressure. The HPG is purpose-built to provide immense lifting power while maintaining compatibility with your core infrastructure:

• High-Capacity Scalability: Available in robust load-rated configurations (from 2,500 kg up to 5,000 kg), making it the definitive choice for heavy track renewals where standard 1-tonne clamps lack the necessary structural brawn.
• Broad Profile Compatibility: The intelligently machined clamping jaw safely and securely engages a wide spectrum of standard international rail profiles, including BS113A, S49, R50, S54, and the heavier UIC60.
• Heavy-Duty Rigging Integration: Supplied as a standalone high-capacity clamp, the HPG allows contractors to connect it directly to their own highly-rated certified master links, chain slings, or heavy spreader beams.
• Premium European Craftsmanship: Proudly Made in the EU. Forged from exceptional-grade industrial steel, ensuring long-lasting resilience against track ballast impacts, heavy friction, and severe outdoor elements.

Absolute Safety & Mandatory Proof Testing

In the high-stakes environment of the UK rail network, equipment failure is simply not an option. We provide indisputable 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 HPG 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 its maximum capacity.

To guarantee seamless passage through the strictest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) site audits, the HPG 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 high-capacity rail clamps that guarantee an absolute grip, exceptional lifting strength, and complete site compliance.

To order the HPG 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 HPG and the standard HPB series?
A: The primary difference is the lifting capacity. The HPB series ranges from 500 kg to 2,000 kg, which is ideal for standard maintenance. The HPG series starts at a massive 2,500 kg and goes up to 5,000 kg, making it the required choice for exceptionally heavy or extra-long rail sections.

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

Q: Is a chain sling included with the HPG clamp?
A: No, the HPG is supplied as a standalone clamp. Given its high-capacity payload (up to 5 tonnes), it is designed to be integrated into your existing heavy-duty rigging setups, allowing you to configure the load path safely according to your specific crane's capabilities.

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 high-capacity use on a live railway network.