The new series of semi-conductive compounds, introduced to the US wire and cable marketplace under the brand name ESCONTEK, offer exceptional performance and reliability, tailored specifically to meet the unique requirements of the US market.
Jul 23, 2024
Orbia Polymer Solutions (Alphagary), a globally-renowned provider of innovative polymer solutions for wire and cable applications, in partnership with Shakun Polymers, is introducing a new series of semi-conductive compounds to the US wire and cable marketplace, under the brand name ESCONTEK.
As per a release issued by Alphagary, the new series of semi-conductive compounds offers exceptional performance and reliability. They are tailored specifically to meet the unique requirements – both physical and electrical – of the US.
Developed by Shakun Polymers, ESCONTEK semi-conductive compounds will leverage Orbia Alphagary’s extensive network and presence in both North & South America to allow the materials to become readily available to customers in the region. This marks a significant milestone in expanding the reach of Shakun Polymers’ technology to new markets and allows Orbia Alphagary to continue to deliver the highest quality material to customers.
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“The partnership between Shakun Polymers and Orbia Alphagary exemplifies a shared vision of driving innovation and delivering value within the wire and cable industry. With years of expertise in formulating and manufacturing semi-conductive materials, Shakun brings invaluable knowledge to the table, which enables us to offer proven and verified technology to our customers in the Americas,” said Mr. Suren Shah, Technical Sales Consultant for Orbia Alphagary.
Semiconductive materials are essential components in medium and high-voltage power cable applications, acting as a boundary layer to ensure efficient transmission of electrical power. Leveraging their expertise, Shakun Polymers, in partnership with Orbia Alphagary, is investing
significant capital to automate production of ESCONTEK. The upgrades ensure that raw materials are accurately weighed and thoroughly dispersed during the mixing process, providing clean & smooth extrusion with minimal residue and ionic impurities.
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The ESCONTEK compounds have good scorch resistance, allowing long run-times without degradation. The materials cross-link quickly in Continuous Vulcanization (CV) tubes. In anticipation of demand for semi-conductive materials needed to support the growing infrastructure, an investment in capacity and equipment dedicated to semi-conductive materials is scheduled for completion by June 2024.
“By merging Shakun Polymers’ experience with Orbia Alphagary’s established presence in the North and South America wire and cable sector, we are poised to deliver technology that is not only proven, but also deeply aligned with today’s requirements. This underscores our collaboration with the Shakun team and our dedication to being a solutions-provider for our customers,” said Mr. Santiago Urbina, VP Commercial at Orbia Alphagary.
