This conference will deliver practical information and experiences from crane maintenance personnel, crane manufacturers, equipment manufacturers and engineering consultants who strive to make the EOT cranes and their runways the safest, most reliable, durable machinery and equipment in the steel plant.  This year’s 2-day program will include: safety-focused presentations on hot metal hoists, lifting slings, crane cab glass, equipment and component inspections; radio remote control standards; ultrasonic and non-destructive testing procedures and inspection programs that will include component life-expectancy calculations; maintenance practices and lubrication systems; the development of effective crane standards and a comparison of industry standards; and new crane projects, retrofits and the latest installed technology.  The technical program will conclude with extensive discussions on Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices.  A tour will be offered with this year’s program for a limited number of attendees.  Lincoln Electric Company, founded in 1895 and a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic welding systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment, will host a tour of their main manufacturing facility in Euclid, Ohio.  Space will be limited and awarded on a first-come-first-served basis.

Lincoln Electric is the world's largest manufacturer of arc welding equipment, consumables and accessories. During the tour, participants will see both the Machine Division and Automation Center.  The Machine Division is Lincoln's main equipment manufacturing facility.  Learn about Lincoln's famous Incentive Management System and piecework production combined with the latest Just-in-Time and Cell Manufacturing techniques.  The Automation Center features the latest advances in robotic welding technology and environmental systems.  Learn about welding solutions that drive production costs down and safety, quality and productivity up.

Plant Maintenance staff; applications, electrical, mechanical, safety, service and design engineers; operations and maintenance personnel and management; and those people who supply parts, equipment and services to the industry.  Anyone who has responsibility for cranes and crane service and is interested in improvements and incidents in this area should attend.

AIST’s Crane Operating Committee.

Advance registration by May 11, 2007: Member US$645, Nonmember US$795.  Registration after May 11, 2007: Member US$745, Nonmember us$895.  Registration fee includes Sunday reception, continental breakfasts and lunches Monday and Tuesday, continental breakfast and plant tour our Wednesday and course workbook.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott Cleveland Downtown at Key Center.  Please call the Marriott at (440) 542-2313 by May 11, 2007, to secure the AIST discount rate of US$144 per night for single/double occupancy.

Three or more individuals from the same facility attending any one seminar can receive a 10 percent discount per person. All registrations must be received together along with payment to qualify for the discount. Not applicable with any other discount.

Nonmember registrants will have the opportunity to join AIST on-site at the conference with 2006 membership dues waived. Membership is not automatic. A completed membership application must be returned to AIST.

You will receive a confirmation letter in the mail once your registration has been paid in full. Please contact AIST at (724) 776-6040 ext. 1 if you have not received written confirmation two weeks prior to the conference.

If you must cancel, please fax a notice of cancellation to (724) 776-1880 and a refund will be issued. Cancellations received less than two weeks prior to the event will be nonrefundable. If you would like to send a substitute, a new registration form must be faxed for that person, indicating the replaced person on the form. Be certain that the membership status of each person is equivalent or note otherwise.
Any audio and/or video recording of sessions is strictly prohibited.