ULTRALIGHT RAILWAY BRAKE STICKS

Built for railroad work

WORK LIGHTER.
STAY SHARP.

American-made railway brake sticks with purposeful reach, replaceable components, and no moving parts to complicate the job.

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A production lineup of aluminum Ultralight Railway Brake Sticks with orange and yellow grips, magnets, white UHMW heads, and Made in USA labels THE FUTURE LIGHT
AS LIGHT AS 1.57 LB · LISTED 56-IN ALUMINUM MODEL
35–68INCH WORKING LENGTHS
84.4LB MAGNET PULL-FORCE RATING
2SHAFT BUILDS
USAMADE

The lineup

TWO BUILDS.
ONE CLEAR PURPOSE.

The right brake stick is not the longest or the lightest. It is the model your railroad has approved for the task, reach, clearance, and working environment.

ULRWBS gives purchasing teams a focused choice: the proven composite line or the ultra-light aluminum Future Light line—both built around a round shaft, UHMW polyethylene head, replaceable magnet, and replaceable head.

See it in motion

WATCH THE ULTRALIGHT
AT WORK.

See the Ultralight Railway Brake Stick in action, then compare the approved builds and working lengths below. Product use remains subject to employer approval, training, inspection, job briefing, and local operating rules.

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Choose your build

MATCH THE TOOL
TO THE WORK.

Official listings control current pricing, availability, and final specifications.

PROVEN DURABILITY

1¼-INCH COMPOSITE

1¼-inch outside diameter × ⅛-inch wall round composite shaft, offered across four working lengths.

COMPOSITE60-IN

60″

Ultralight Composite

Profile
Mid-length reach
Grip
Epoxy coating
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Newest threaded screw-on UHMW head secured by one pass-through screw and nylon lock nut
Newest design

Threaded screw-on head

Threads onto the shaft, then is secured with one pass-through screw and a nylon lock nut.

Legacy two-hole non-threaded UHMW head used on the aluminum Future Light line
Legacy design · Being phased out

Two-hole non-threaded head

Our original design is now used only on the aluminum The Future Light line.

UHMW HEAD DESIGN GUIDE

Purpose-built details

SIMPLE WHERE IT
SHOULD BE.

Fewer complications. Clear inspection points. Components you can identify, maintain, and replace.

01

UHMW POLYETHYLENE HEAD

Shaped working head described by the official catalog as non-conductive.

02

NO MOVING PARTS

A direct round-shaft design without hinges, telescoping locks, or internal mechanisms.

03

REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS

Replacement heads and magnets are available separately from the official catalog.

04

MAGNETIC PLACEMENT

The installed magnet carries an 84.4-lb manufacturer pull-force rating.

Use within the rules

THE TOOL EXTENDS REACH.
NOT AUTHORITY.

Employer approval, task-specific training, inspection, job briefing, PPE, and local operating rules remain mandatory.

CRITICAL DISTINCTION

THE HEAD IS DESCRIBED AS NON-CONDUCTIVE. THE COMPLETE TOOL IS NOT.

Aluminum conducts electricity. Do not use any ULRWBS model as electrical protective equipment unless your employer has separately tested and approved it for that purpose.

BEFORE EACH USE

Inspect the shaft, grip, head, fasteners, magnet, labels, and overall condition.

REMOVE FROM SERVICE

Tag or isolate any tool with damage, looseness, excessive wear, modification, or uncertain condition.

MAGNET LIMIT

The pull-force figure is not a safe working load. Never use the magnet for fall protection, lifting, or rigging.

Built to be put to work

FLEET-READY
PURCHASING.

Buying for a crew, terminal, plant, short line, contractor, or Class I operation? Start with the approved specifications, then let ULRWBS help line up the order.

  1. 01

    Confirm approval. Identify the railroad-approved build, length, and permitted tasks.

  2. 02

    Build the quantity. Account for active users, storage points, spares, and replacement components.

  3. 03

    Complete vendor setup. Coordinate purchasing terms, billing, lead time, and delivery.

Start a purchasing conversation Call 234-214-9731
Multiple composite Ultralight Railway Brake Sticks lined up during production with white heads and orange-yellow grips
BUILT HEREREADY
OUT THERE.

Straight answers

FREQUENTLY
ASKED.

Still deciding? Contact ULRWBS directly for model, fleet, lead-time, or vendor-setup questions.

How do I choose between aluminum and composite?

Compare only the models approved by your railroad. Consider required reach, listed weight, shaft material, stiffness, clearance, storage, inspection criteria, and work environment.

Are the head and magnet replaceable?

Yes. The official catalog lists UHMW replacement heads and replacement magnets separately. Match the replacement to the shaft and head style already approved by your organization.

What does the 84.4-lb magnet rating mean?

It is the manufacturer's pull-force rating. Actual holding force can be reduced by paint, rust, dirt, surface shape, temperature, and contact area. It is not a safe working load.

Can I modify or substitute hardware?

Do not drill, heat, bend, or make unauthorized modifications. Use the specified parts and approved repair process, followed by any required post-repair inspection.

Where do I find current pricing and availability?

The official ULRWBS store controls current product listings, prices, availability, payment options, and final specifications.

The next tool on the roster

WORK LIGHTER.
ORDER SMARTER.

Shop individual models online or connect directly for fleet purchasing and vendor setup.

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ULTRALIGHT RAILWAY BRAKE STICKS LLC 234-214-9731 ultralightRWBS@outlook.com ultralightrwbs.myshopify.com

In memory of

James Parsons

Founder & Designer

Forever on the Rails - Rest in Heaven