HPO Rail Lifting Roll Carrier (2,000 kg WLL)

Streamline your continuous welded rail (CWR) operations and dynamic track maintenance with the highly specialised HPO Rail Lifting Roll Carrier. Unlike static rail clamps, the HPO features an integrated heavy-duty roller system designed specifically for the safe suspension, longitudinal feeding, and precision alignment of S49, S54, and S60 steel rail sections.

Delivering a formidable Working Load Limit (WLL) of 2,000 kg (2 Tonnes), this dynamic carrier is an essential asset for major infrastructure contractors tasked with threading, pulling, or positioning long rail strings without the delays of constantly detaching and re-rigging their lifting equipment.

Dynamic Trackside Engineering

Handling extremely long, continuous lengths of solid steel requires equipment that delivers a steadfast mechanical hold on the vertical axis while allowing smooth horizontal fluidity. The HPO is purpose-built to deliver this targeted performance:

• Integrated Roller Mechanism: Designed with high-strength internal rollers that allow the suspended rail to be pulled longitudinally through the carrier housing. This is vital for swift threading operations, stressing preparation, and precise trackbed positioning.
• Dedicated S-Series Match: The internal geometry and roller profiles are explicitly engineered to accommodate and safely guide standard S-series rail profiles, specifically the S49, S54, and S60.
• 2-Tonne Payload Capacity: Rated to safely support up to 2,000 kg, providing the robust lifting strength required to suspend extended lengths of solid steel track during dynamic movements.
• Premium European Craftsmanship: Proudly Made in the EU. Constructed from extreme-grade industrial steel and fitted with high-wear resistant rollers, it is built to withstand brutal track ballast environments, heavy structural friction, and continuous outdoor use.

Absolute Safety & Mandatory Proof Testing

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

Zero Guesswork – 100% Strength Tested: At Craneplex, we refuse to rely on randomized batch checks. Every single HPO Roll Carrier 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 2-tonne capacity.

To guarantee seamless passage through the strictest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) site audits, the HPO 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 dynamic roll carriers that guarantee smooth rail feeding, heavy-duty suspension, and complete site compliance.

To order the HPO Rail Lifting Roll Carrier, 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 main difference between the HPO and the HPM roll carriers?
A: While both are dynamic roll carriers with a 2,000 kg capacity, they are geometrically calibrated for slightly different profile ranges. The HPM handles S49, R50, S54, and UIC60. The HPO, however, is specifically tailored for heavy S-series track profiles: S49, S54, and S60.

Q: Can I use this carrier to lock the rail firmly in place during a lift?
A: No. Roll carriers are explicitly designed to allow horizontal movement (rolling) of the rail. If you require the rail to be completely static, locked, and prevented from longitudinal sliding during a vertical lift, you must use a standard locking rail clamp (such as our HPG or HPB models).

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 roll carrier 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 dynamic material handling on a live railway network.