HPI Ultimate Heavy-Duty Rail Lifting Clamp (5,000 kg WLL)

Maximize the efficiency of your most demanding trackside operations with the pinnacle of rail material handling: the HPI Rail Lifting Clamp. Engineered to be the ultimate track renewal tool, this model combines a massive Working Load Limit (WLL) of 5,000 kg (5 Tonnes) with unparalleled profile compatibility.

By eliminating the need to swap out equipment for different rail types or heavier track sections, the HPI model provides major infrastructure contractors, network operators, and heavy rail depots with a single, incredibly powerful rigging solution for almost any standard rail lifting scenario.

Core Operational Capabilities

Lifting 5 tonnes of solid steel track requires equipment that delivers absolute security and a steadfast mechanical grip. The HPI is purpose-built to provide immense lifting power without compromising on versatility:

• Massive 5-Tonne Payload: Engineered to safely lift up to 5,000 kg. This makes it the definitive choice for exceptionally heavy track renewals, managing multi-sleeper track panels, or lifting extended continuous welded rail (CWR) lengths.
• Ultimate Profile Versatility: The intelligently machined clamping jaw is certified to safely and securely engage an extensive spectrum of international rail profiles, including BS113A, S49, R50, S54, UIC54, S60, and the heavy UIC60.
• Heavy-Duty Rigging Integration: Supplied as a standalone high-capacity clamp, the HPI allows your riggers to connect it directly to their own highly-rated certified master links, heavy chain slings, or multi-point 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 structural friction, and severe outdoor elements.

Absolute Safety & Mandatory Proof Testing

In the high-stakes environment of the UK rail network, equipment failure at a 5-tonne scale is catastrophic. We provide indisputable proof of structural integrity before the clamp ever reaches your trackside operations:

Zero Guesswork – 100% Strength Tested: At Craneplex, we refuse to rely on randomized batch checks. Every single HPI 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 5-tonne capacity.

To guarantee seamless passage through the strictest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) site audits, the HPI 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 the ultimate high-capacity rail clamp that guarantees a steadfast grip, exceptional lifting strength, and complete site compliance.

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the difference between the HPH and the HPI models?
A: Both models offer the exact same ultimate profile versatility (fitting everything from R50 up to UIC60). The difference is in the payload capacity: the HPH is rated for 3,000 kg, whereas the HPI is a significantly beefed-up model structurally engineered to safely handle a massive 5,000 kg.

Q: Is a chain sling included with the HPI clamp?
A: No, the HPI is supplied as a standalone clamp. Given its massive 5-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 onto the rail?
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 secure, slip-resistant mechanical lock under the rail head during overhead 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.