HPH Heavy-Duty Rail Lifting Clamp (3,000 kg WLL)

Accelerate your high-capacity trackside operations with the highly versatile HPH Rail Lifting Clamp. Engineered to handle substantial rail infrastructure demands, this robust lifting attachment delivers a formidable Working Load Limit (WLL) of 3,000 kg (3 Tonnes). It provides a steadfast mechanical grip, ensuring the secure, perfectly balanced handling of an exceptionally wide variety of standard and heavy steel rail profiles.

Whether you are managing complex depot logistics, loading operations, or major trackbed renewals, the HPH provides the absolute mechanical security required to move massive track sections safely and efficiently.

Core Operational Capabilities

Lifting three tonnes of solid steel track requires equipment that delivers absolute security under extreme pressure. The HPH is purpose-built to provide immense lifting power while maintaining unparalleled compatibility with your core infrastructure:

• Massive 3-Tonne Payload: Engineered to safely lift up to 3,000 kg, making it a definitive choice for heavy track renewals where standard 1-tonne or 2-tonne clamps lack the necessary structural brawn.
• Ultimate Profile Versatility: The intelligently machined clamping jaw safely and securely engages an extensive spectrum of international rail profiles, including BS113A, S49, R50, S54, UIC54, S60, and UIC60.
• Heavy-Duty Rigging Integration: Supplied as a standalone high-capacity clamp, the HPH allows contractors to connect it directly to their own highly-rated certified master links, heavy chain slings, or 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 HPH 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 massive 3-tonne maximum capacity.

To guarantee seamless passage through the strictest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) site audits, the HPH 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 HPH 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 makes the HPH model unique compared to other heavy-duty rail clamps?
A: The HPH stands out due to its combination of a heavy 3,000 kg capacity and its incredibly broad profile compatibility. It is certified to safely handle almost every standard track profile on the market—from lighter R50 and S49 rails all the way up to heavy S60 and UIC60 profiles—making it one of the most versatile heavy-duty clamps available.

Q: Is a chain sling included with the HPH clamp?
A: No, the HPH is supplied as a standalone clamp. Given its heavy 3-tonne payload capacity, it is designed to be integrated into your existing heavy-duty rigging setups, allowing your lift planners to configure the load path safely according to your specific crane and lifting beam capabilities.

Q: Does the clamping mechanism lock automatically?
A: Yes. The clamp is positioned over the head of the rail. As the lifting machinery applies upward tension, the internal mechanism bites down automatically, creating a steadfast mechanical lock under the rail head that prevents slipping 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 legally fit for high-capacity use on a live railway network.