Crane Technical Committee (CTC)

Overview 

The Crane Technical Committee (CTC) is a voluntary committee within the Construction Equipment Council (CEC) of the Safety & Product Leadership (S&PL) department of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The CTC’s activities shall be subject to the bylaws, regulations, and policies of AEM and the rules of order of S&PL.  

The AEM Crane Technical Committee (CTC) addresses product safety and technical concerns. It is the standing committee of the International Crane Stakeholders Association (ICSA) and hosts the global meeting of ICSA triennially. CTC leads the promotion of worldwide harmonization in design standards, regulations and safety of cranes and crane equipment. 

Mission  

The mission of the AEM Crane Technical Committee is: 

• To identify, evaluate and prioritize newly emergent issues related to developing technical standards, regulations and other matters common to the crane industry which could potentially impact member companies, their products and their markets. 

• To monitor the developments of global standards and regulations including ASME B30, SAE – CLDC, OSHA, ISO TC96 through the TC96 US TAG 

• To develop and communicate, as appropriate and in a timely and proactive manner, the consensus of AEM member position’s to related industry organizations. 

• To collaborate with global organizations including: CICA, CRAC, ESTA, FEM, SC&RA, VDMA and JCA on global standards, regulations and industry safety 

• To enhance participation and engagement from AEM members that are manufacturers of cranes and related products. 

The CTC promotes matters of mutual interest to manufacturers of cranes, crane parts and components, dealers, OEMs, and users.  

Responsibilities 

The specific purposes of the CTC are:  

• To develop and publish industry best practices for cranes and auxiliary equipment which embody principles of simplification of sizes, consistency in terminology, and standardization of performances, certain mechanical features, and other characteristics.  

• To promote the common business interests of its members and of the industry as a whole.  

• Pursuing such other activities may lead to better service to the customer, and increased knowledge in the design, manufacture, and application of safer and more efficient products.  

• To influence, compile, disseminate, and promote knowledge and information regarding industry standards and international, national, state, & local governmental rules and regulations which may apply to the products and their use in order to encourage compliance.  

Membership 

Any member of AEM actively engaged in the design and manufacture of cranes within the United States or Canada is eligible for participation in the CTC.  

In addition, any member of AEM actively engaged in the following activities are also eligible:  

• Supplying parts, components, or equipment for the types of cranes manufactured above. 

• Supplying parts or equipment for systems utilizing such cranes. 

• Supplying machinery, equipment or other products used to manufacture such cranes. 

Meetings 

At the minimum the CTC will meet once a year. Any other time as needed.

Resources and Documents 

AEM Committee Rules