Coated Rail Handling Beam

A custom built beam for handling coated or 'booted' rails available in 1.8m or 5m length or as a hydraulically operated telescopic beam.

The 41GPU range of coated rail handling beam is designed for handling grooved rails with resilient weatherproof coatings or ‘boots’.

All of the beam designs incorporate long jaws with soft PU jaw pads to protect the delicate rail coating.

All coated rail handling beam also includes a full suite of safety features: parachute valve, check valves, and pressure control.

Two rigid beams are available: 1.8m and 5m long.

A hydraulically telescoping version is also available with length adjustable from 3.6m to 6m and incorporating a ‘load-leveling’ function.

Beams are individually made to order to suit specific rail sections.

Coated Rail Handling Beam machineries
Benefits
  • Soft jaw pads protect devices and rail coatings
  • Large jaw area allows high grip force
  • Full range of adapter heads available
  • Custom built to suit any individual rail specification
  • Three configuration available
Specifications
  • Weight (inc. rotator) :- 625 / 725 / 950kg
  • WLL (safe working load):- 1,250kg
  • Proof Load (factory test) :-2,500kg
  • Mechanism :- Hydraulic
  • 0/A Height (typ.) :- 1200mm
  • 0/A Width :- 650mm
  • 0/A Length :-2,240 / 5,400 / 6,400mm
  • Max. Hydraulic Pressure (Grab) :-  210Bar
  • Hydraulic Pressure (Grab) :- 90bar
  • Max. Hydraulic Pressure (Rotate) :- 250Bar
  • Body Colour  :- 08E51 Yellow
  • Moving Parts Colour  :- Signal Red
  • Documentation :- Operating instructions Maintenance instructions LOLER Test Certificate

Downloads

Specifications Document

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complete system of train track
railway track pictures

Features

  • High-grip, soft-jaw grab design
  • Parachute valve protection
  • Built-In pressure control
  • Fully hydraulic actuation High Safe Working Load
  • Custom built to order
  • High resistance to abuse
  • 1,250kg WLL
  • 2,500kg Proof Load
  • Full factory parts backup
  • Full documentaton
  • CE Marked
    A SPECIALISED HANDLING BEAM FOR COATED OR ‘BOOTED’ RAILS BUILT TO ORDER