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L-Type Gantry Cranes in Egypt

Asymmetric L-type gantry cranes — optimised single-leg portal design, built in Turkey and supplied across Egypt for sites with restricted floor space.

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Interactive component map of a Wimac L-type gantry crane, showing hoist, end carriage, leg and festoon
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Overview L-Type Gantry Crane

What is an L-Type Gantry Crane?

L-Type Gantry Cranes — also known as asymmetric portal or goliath cranes — are engineered to deliver optimum performance for handling bulky and heavy materials in outdoor environments, and Wimac builds them in Konya, Turkey for supply across Egypt. With their semi-open design, wide leg clearance, and efficient maneuverability, they are ideal for narrow workspaces, logistics zones, and large construction projects. Combining strength, safety, and ergonomic use, L-Type Gantry Cranes offer a smart lifting solution tailored to harsh and demanding conditions.

Custom-designed L-type gantry crane with an asymmetrical leg giving unobstructed side access
Asymmetrical "L" leg structure for unobstructed side access
Wire rope hoist on an L-type gantry crane model supplied by Wimac in Egypt
High-performance wire rope hoist system

L-Type Gantry Cranes are used in steel fabrication plants, construction sites, pipe and beam handling yards, heavy equipment storage areas, shipyards and ports, railway equipment loading zones, and wind turbine and energy sectors — all of them common across Egyptian industrial zones and ports.

Low Wind Resistance

Asymmetrical structure reduces wind load and enables energy savings.

Unobstructed Side Access

Open side passage for easy positioning of trucks and long materials.

Industrial L-type gantry crane in operation, manufactured by Wimac in Turkey
Industrial L-type gantry crane in operation
Asymmetric L-leg portal structure of an industrial L-type gantry crane
Asymmetric "L" leg portal structure

L-Type Gantry Cranes Supplied in Egypt — Gallery

L-type gantry crane during installation on a single ground runway rail
Diagram of an L-type portal crane showing the single leg and cantilever arm
L-type gantry crane lifting long steel sections in an outdoor handling yard
FAQ

L-Type Gantry Crane FAQ

Common questions about Wimac L-type (asymmetric) gantry cranes — advantages, capacity, span and typical applications in Egypt.

What is an L-type gantry crane?
An L-type gantry crane is an asymmetric portal crane shaped like the letter "L" — one upright leg with wheels at the base, and the opposite end overhanging as a cantilever. The asymmetric design eliminates one runway track on the ground, freeing floor space along that side for production lines, road crossings or material storage.
What is the advantage of the L-type configuration?
The L-type frame requires only one ground runway rather than two parallel rails. This delivers unobstructed side access, lower civil-works cost, and the ability to span over roads, conveyors or existing equipment. It also reduces the bridge dead-weight versus a full portal of the same span.
When is an L-type gantry the best choice?
Choose L-type when you need unobstructed access on one side of the lifting area — e.g. truck loading bays, prefabrication yards, railway sidings or factory aisles where a second floor rail would block traffic. Also a good fit when one side has a building wall or existing column line.
What is the maximum capacity of an L-type gantry crane?
Wimac L-type gantry cranes are produced from 1 t up to 100 t as standard. Higher capacities are possible on an engineered project basis, subject to span and cantilever-arm length.
What FEM / ISO duty class and span ranges are available?
Wimac L-type cranes are typically engineered in the FEM 1Am to 4m / ISO M4 to M8 duty class range, with spans up to 30 m and cantilever arms up to 10 m. Full FEM / ISO reference is in our general information & selection guide.
Where are L-type gantry cranes typically used?
Typical applications include prefabrication and concrete yards, steel stockyards, shipyard outfitting bays, container loading, railway maintenance and any outdoor or semi-outdoor site where one-sided ground access is preferred. Also used in process crane duty for steel-mill outdoor handling.