top of page


Engineered for Safety: Compounds Designed for CPR B2 Compliance
MEGOLON halogen free compounds have been used in cable designs that successfully achieve CPR B2ca fire test standards.
Apr 232 min read


Meeting the CPR B2 Ranking for Electrical Cables — And Why It’s Important
The Construction Products Regulations (CPR) is an important framework that ensures safety of products used in buildings.
Mar 42 min read


Halogen-free compounds that meet the toughest CPR fire test standards
Halogen free FR compounds to meet CPR fire testing
Feb 272 min read


ESCONTEK® Semiconductive Compounds: Designed for Processability in Medium-Voltage Cable Factory
The importance of semiconductive layers in medium- and high-voltage (MV/HV) cables can't be overstated.
Jan 163 min read


Why Semi-Conductive Layers Matter in Medium- and High-Voltage Power Cables
Advances in material science have significantly improved the reliability and performance of power cables since their invention over 150...
Oct 30, 20243 min read


New halogen-free MEGOLON® compounds designed for conduit used in underground transportation systems
Halogen-free compounds designed for conduit
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Semi-conductive compound series ESCONTEK coming to the Americas
ESCONTEK semi-conductive compounds are developed by Shakun and are coming to the Americas under Orbia Alphagary partnership.
Jun 13, 20241 min read


Alphagary (Orbia) partners with Shakun to bring semi-conductive compounds to the Americas market
Alphagary and Shakun partner to provide semi-conductive compounds to the Americas
Jun 4, 20244 min read


Introducing MEGOLON ECO - halogen-free compounds with sustainable ingredients
Halogen-free compounds with sustainable ingredients for cable jacket and insulation applications (datacom and electrical)
Mar 19, 20242 min read
bottom of page