ABB’s Installation Products Division launched its Power Connections Manufacturer Certification to address a growing need for electrical installations at large-scale data center and infrastructure projects.
Available to electricians, electrical contractors, and panel builders across the U.S., this new training program is designed to facilitate proper installation technique using ABB's T&B Method of crimping, helping ensure compliance with UL and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
Data centers managing large loads often require complex wiring, extensive cable infrastructure, and up to thousands of electrical lugs, depending on size. Each connection represents a potential failure point if not installed correctly.
As projects grow in scale and speed, the risk of improper crimping and failed inspections increases, which can lead to costly rework, project delays, and potential safety hazards. The ABB Power Connections Manufacturer Certification gives installers the knowledge and hands-on skills to get it right the first time.
End users and data center operators increasingly require certified installers on the job site. The ABB Power Connections Manufacturer Certification program includes:
- Instruction based on ABB’s T&B Method, an approach to compression connector installation that helped establish reliability and compliance.
- Comprehensive coverage of three major ABB product lines: Color-Keyed® compression connectors, Sta-Kon® terminals and T&B® tools.
- On-site and hands-on training, combining an in-depth presentation on installation best practices, UL and NEC compliance, and live crimping with lugs, tools, and dies.
- Two-year certification and 0.1 IACET national CEU credits (1 professional development hour) upon successful completion, recorded in the ABB database as a Certified System Installer.
- Available train-the-trainer models provide organizations with the opportunity to gain expertise and build internal certification capability.
ABB develops solutions designed to support the growing demand for data capacity and electrical reliability, helping contractors save labor and space. With solutions available through distributors nationwide, the new certification aims to address the industry's skills gap through targeted training and education accessible to contractors and installers.
For more information on ABB Power Connections Manufacturer Certification classes, contact a local ABB representative or go here to connect with ABB.
