HPS Extreme-Duty Rail Pulling Clamp (10,000 kg - 15,000 kg WLL)

Conquer your most demanding track stressing and continuous welded rail (CWR) operations with the ultimate in heavy-duty tensioning: the HPS Rail Pulling Clamp. Engineered for extreme-capacity horizontal pulling, this clamp delivers an immense, scalable Working Load Limit (WLL) ranging from 10,000 kg up to 15,000 kg (10 to 15 Tonnes).

When you are dragging massive lengths of track or performing high-tension rail stressing, standard equipment simply will not suffice. The HPS provides the absolute, slip-resistant mechanical grip required to safely manage colossal lateral forces.

Core Operational Advantages

Applying up to 15 tonnes of horizontal pulling force to solid steel requires equipment that delivers a failsafe, steadfast mechanical bite. The HPS is purpose-built for extreme tensioning tasks:

• Massive Scalable Pulling Capacity: Available in 10-tonne and 15-tonne load configurations, making it the definitive choice for the most extreme track stressing, thermal tensioning, and heavy CWR dragging operations on the network.
• Dedicated Pulling Action: The heavy-duty internal cam and jaw mechanism is designed to bite harder into the rail head as the pulling force increases. This guarantees the clamp stays firmly locked onto the rail during high-capacity winching or hydraulic stressing.
• Broad Profile Compatibility: Despite its extreme capacity, the aggressively machined jaw safely engages a wide spectrum of standard and heavy rail profiles, including S49, R50, S54, and UIC60.
• Premium European Craftsmanship: Proudly Made in the EU. Forged from extreme-grade industrial steel, it is structurally reinforced to withstand brutal track ballast friction, heavy impacts, and immense horizontal tension.

Absolute Safety & Mandatory Proof Testing

In the high-stakes environment of the UK rail network, equipment failure under 15 tonnes of 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 HPS 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 massive maximum capacity.

To guarantee seamless passage through the strictest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) site audits, the HPS 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 extreme-duty pulling clamps that guarantee an absolute grip, colossal tensioning strength, and complete site compliance.

To order the HPS 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 difference between the HPR and the HPS pulling clamps?
A: The difference is the sheer scale of pulling capacity. The HPR is rated for a very capable 2,500 kg, ideal for standard dragging operations. The HPS is structurally reinforced for extreme-duty operations, offering capacities of 10,000 kg and 15,000 kg, making it the required tool for major hydraulic rail stressing and thermal tensioning procedures.

Q: Can I use this pulling clamp to lift rails vertically into the air?
A: Absolutely not. The gripping geometry of the HPS is specifically calibrated to lock under horizontal pulling tension. Using a pulling clamp for vertical overhead lifting is extremely dangerous. For vertical suspension, you must use a dedicated lifting clamp (like our HPG or HPI models).

Q: Does this clamp come with attached pulling chains?
A: No. Due to its massive 10 to 15-tonne payload capacity, the HPS is supplied as a standalone clamp. It must be paired directly with your own highly-rated, certified hydraulic tensioning equipment, winches, or extreme-duty 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.