Industrial design of lifting beams and accessories

Hydraulic Lifting Beam — Railway Sleeper Handling

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The hydraulic lifting beam is a specialist lifting device designed for the handling of concrete, timber and steel railway sleepers on rail maintenance sites. CIPAL designs and manufactures it to order to meet the specific demands of railway construction and maintenance operations. It enables the laying, removal and repositioning of sleepers with precision and efficiency.

Unlike conventional mechanical lifting beams, the hydraulic lifting beam operates the hooks remotely. The operator therefore does not intervene manually at load level. This remote operation secures the working environment, reduces the number of operators required and accelerates handling cycles on the track.

CIPAL adapts each beam to the specific constraints of the railway site: concrete, timber or steel sleepers, mono or bi-block, operational output and type of carrier equipment. Each configuration thus meets precise requirements in terms of productivity and on-track safety.

CIPAL’s engineering department sizes each hydraulic lifting beam according to the specific constraints of the application. It takes into account the type of lifting equipment, frequency of use and the operating environment. CIPAL delivers each unit with a complete technical file: operating instructions, structural calculations and CE marking.

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Technical Specifications

 

  • Sleeper types: Concrete, timber and steel, mono or bi-block
  • Gripping system: Hydraulic hooks with automatic locking
  • Controls: Integrated hydraulic circuit, connection to carrier equipment
  • Number of gripping points: Single or multi-sleeper depending on configuration
  • Compatibility: Overhead crane, crane or hydraulic excavator
  • Option: 270° or 360° rotator for precise on-track positioning
  • Construction: No load-bearing welds
  • Marking: Identification plate, CE marking, certificate of conformity

 

Applications

 

  • Laying and removal of concrete, timber and steel railway sleepers
  • Track renewal and railway maintenance at intensive output
  • Sleeper movement and storage at railway depots
  • SNCF, RFN and tramway construction sites
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