HPR Rail Pulling Clamp (2,500 kg WLL)

Optimize your track stressing, continuous welded rail (CWR) management, and heavy dragging operations with the highly specialised HPR Rail Pulling Clamp. Unlike standard vertical lifting clamps, the HPR is engineered specifically for horizontal tensioning and longitudinal pulling. It provides a steadfast, slip-resistant grip on the rail head when immense lateral force is applied.

Delivering a formidable Working Load Limit (WLL) of 2,500 kg (2.5 Tonnes), the HPR is an essential tool for rail engineers and infrastructure contractors who need to drag long track sections into position or apply precise tension during rail stressing procedures.

Core Operational Advantages

Applying horizontal pulling force to tons of solid steel requires equipment that delivers an absolute, failsafe mechanical bite. The HPR is purpose-built for extreme tensioning tasks:

• Dedicated Pulling Action: The internal cam and jaw mechanism is designed to tighten its grip proportionately to the pulling force applied. This ensures the clamp stays firmly locked onto the rail head during horizontal dragging, winching, or track stressing operations.
• Broad Profile Compatibility: The aggressively machined jaw safely engages a wide spectrum of standard and heavy rail profiles, including S49, R50, S54, and UIC60.
• Massive 2.5-Tonne Pulling Capacity: Rated to safely manage up to 2,500 kg of longitudinal force, providing the robust strength required for heavy-duty track alignment and continuous welded rail manipulation.
• Premium European Craftsmanship: Proudly Made in the EU. Forged from exceptional-grade industrial steel, it is built to withstand relentless track ballast friction, heavy impacts, and extreme horizontal tension.

Absolute Safety & Mandatory Proof Testing

In the high-stakes environment of the UK rail network, equipment failure under multi-tonne tension 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 HPR pulling 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 2.5-tonne capacity.

To guarantee seamless passage through the strictest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) site audits, the HPR 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 rail stressing teams with precision-engineered pulling clamps that guarantee a steadfast grip, exceptional tensioning strength, and complete site compliance.

To order the HPR Rail Pulling 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 exact difference between the HPR pulling clamp and a standard lifting clamp (like the HPB or HPG)?
A: Standard lifting clamps (HPB/HPG) are designed for vertical suspension—lifting the rail up into the air. The HPR is a pulling clamp designed specifically for horizontal operations. Its jaw mechanism is optimized to bite into the rail securely when pulled sideways, making it the correct and safe tool for dragging rail along the ground or tensioning it during track stressing.

Q: Can I use this pulling clamp to lift rails vertically?
A: No. The HPR's gripping geometry is calibrated for horizontal pulling tension. Using a pulling clamp for vertical overhead lifting is extremely dangerous and constitutes a severe misuse of the equipment. Always use dedicated lifting clamps for overhead suspension.

Q: Does this clamp come with attached chains or shackles?
A: No, the HPR is supplied as a standalone pulling clamp. This allows your track teams the flexibility to attach it directly to your own certified winches, tensioning equipment, or horizontal pulling chains.

Q: How does the "100% strength test" help my site managers during HSE inspections?
A: It provides your safety officers with a physical, documented test certificate confirming that your exact serial-numbered 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 tensioning on a live railway network.