HPU Heavy-Duty Rail Turning Clamp (2,000 kg WLL)

Transform the safety and efficiency of your track preparation and maintenance with the highly specialised HPU Rail Turning Clamp. Unlike standard vertical lifting clamps, the HPU is explicitly engineered with a unique gripping geometry designed to safely grip, lift, and axially rotate heavy steel rail sections into their correct operational orientation.

Delivering a robust Working Load Limit (WLL) of 2,000 kg (2 Tonnes), the HPU provides trackside engineers and depot operators with a dedicated rigging solution to manage the notoriously dangerous task of flipping or turning heavy, unstable rail profiles.

Core Operational Advantages

Rotating tons of solid steel along its longitudinal axis requires equipment that delivers an absolute, failsafe mechanical bite from multiple angles. The HPU is purpose-built for controlled rail manipulation:

• Controlled Axial Rotation: The specialised jaw mechanism securely locks onto the rail head, allowing crane operators to safely lift and rotate (flip) the rail section from its side to an upright position without the risk of the load slipping out of the clamp.
• Extensive Profile Versatility: The aggressively machined jaw safely and securely engages a vast spectrum of standard and heavy international rail profiles, including S49, R50, S54, UIC54, S60, and UIC60.
• 2-Tonne Payload Capacity: Rated to safely support up to 2,000 kg, providing the heavy-duty lifting strength required to suspend and manipulate standard lengths of solid steel track.
• Premium Industrial Craftsmanship: Forged from exceptional-grade industrial steel, it is structurally reinforced to withstand sudden load shifts, 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 a complex turning operation 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 HPU turning 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 HPU 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 turning clamps that guarantee an absolute grip during rotation, exceptional lifting strength, and complete site compliance.

To order the HPU Rail Turning 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 main difference between a standard lifting clamp and this turning clamp?
A: Standard lifting clamps (like the HPB or HPG) are designed only for keeping a rail perfectly vertical during a lift. If the rail shifts or rotates, a standard clamp can lose its grip. The HPU Turning Clamp has a specifically engineered jaw that locks securely onto the rail head, allowing it to be safely flipped or rotated along its axis without slipping.

Q: Can I use this clamp to pull the rail horizontally?
A: No. While the HPU is designed for lifting and rotation, it is not calibrated for dragging or horizontal track stressing. If you need to pull or tension a rail horizontally, you must use a dedicated pulling clamp, such as our HPR or HPT models.

Q: Does this clamp handle the heavy UIC60 rails safely during a turn?
A: Yes. The HPU's jaw geometry is engineered and certified to safely grip, lift, and rotate heavy UIC60 rail profiles, as well as several other standard types like S49 and UIC54.

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 complex manipulation on a live railway network.