HPZ-S Dedicated Reverse Rail Lifting Clamp for S49 Profiles (2,000 kg WLL)

Enhance the safety and precision of your specialised track preparation, inspection, and welding operations with the HPZ-S Reverse Rail Lifting Clamp. Unlike standard upright lifting clamps, the HPZ-S is explicitly engineered with inverted jaw geometry designed to securely grip, lift, and maneuver S49 steel rails when they are positioned upside-down or require reverse-orientation handling.

Delivering a robust Working Load Limit (WLL) of 2,000 kg (2 Tonnes), the HPZ-S provides trackside engineers and depot welding teams with a dedicated, no-compromise rigging solution for the notoriously difficult task of safely managing inverted rail sections on networks utilizing the S49 track profile.

Core Operational Advantages

Lifting 2 tonnes of solid steel in an inverted or unconventional orientation requires equipment that delivers absolute mechanical certainty. The HPZ-S is purpose-built for specialized reverse handling:

• Inverted / Reverse Handling Geometry: The specialised jaw mechanism is uniquely designed to lock securely onto the base or inverted profile of the rail, allowing crane operators to safely lift and maneuver track sections that are flipped upside down for baseplate fitting, thermal welding, or detailed inspection.
• Exclusive S49 Profile Match: The clamping jaws are custom-machined explicitly for the specific dimensions of the S49 rail. This bespoke, interlocking fit ensures an aggressive mechanical bite, preventing lateral slip and dangerous load shifts during reverse transit.
• 2-Tonne Payload Capacity: Rated to safely support up to 2,000 kg, providing ample heavy-duty lifting strength required to suspend standard and extended lengths of inverted solid steel track.
• Premium European Craftsmanship: Proudly Made in the EU. Forged from exceptional-grade industrial steel, it is structurally reinforced to withstand the unique load stresses of reverse lifting, heavy track ballast friction, and continuous outdoor use.

Absolute Safety & Mandatory Proof Testing

In the high-stakes environment of the UK rail network, equipment failure during specialized maneuvering 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 HPZ-S reverse lifting 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-tonne capacity.

To guarantee seamless passage through the strictest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) site audits, the HPZ-S 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 handling teams with heavy-duty reverse clamps that guarantee an absolute grip during inverted lifts, exceptional 2-tonne strength, and complete site compliance.

To order the HPZ-S Reverse 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 standard HPZ and this HPZ-S model?
A: Both are reverse-orientation lifting clamps designed to pick up rails that are upside-down. The difference is the dedicated profile fit. The standard HPZ is machined exclusively for the heavy S60 rail. The HPZ-S is machined specifically for the S49 rail profile.

Q: Can I use this clamp to lift a rail that is sitting upright normally?
A: No. A reverse lifting clamp has specialized jaw geometry designed specifically to grip the base/inverted profile. If you need to lift a rail in a standard, upright vertical orientation, you must use a standard lifting clamp (such as our HPV or HPL models).

Q: Does this clamp come with a chain sling attached?
A: No, the HPZ-S is supplied as a standalone clamp. This design allows you to pair it directly with your own highly-rated, certified rigging gear, giving your lift planners the flexibility to configure the load path to suit your specific overhead crane setup.

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 legally fit for complex manipulation on a live railway network.