Automotive
Door handles, wing mirrors, etc.: High thermal stability and outstanding mechanical strength allow our engineering thermoplastics to be used for numerous possible applications in the automotive industry.
Cable Compounds | Product Portfolio
Cable Compounds | Product Portfolio
Product Group
Applications
Standards
Halogen-free
Features
Fluoropolymer
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Operating temperature [°C]
Tensile strength [N/mm2]
Shore hardness
Elongation at break [%]
LOI [%]
Density [g/cm³]
Oil resistance level
Features
Standards
Applications
Mecoline
I RDX 1213 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation
Flame-retardant
-40 to 125
15.8
47
D
220
30
1.39
★★★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Oil resistant
Resistant to temperature variation
SAE J1128 GXL, SXL, TXL
Automotive
Mecoline
I RDX 1223 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation
Flame-retardant
-40 to 125
14
34
D
400
30
1.35
★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Resistant to temperature variation
Flexible
CSA AWM I A/B, UL 3266, UL 3271
Mecoline
I RDX 1229 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation
Flame-retardant
-50 to 125
15
52
D
200
27
1.37
★★★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Oil resistant
Abrasion resistant
HMC ES 91110-05, JASO D608 AESSXF, JASO D608 AEXF, SAE J1128 GXL, SAE J1128 SXL, SAE J1128 TXL, SAE J1127 SGX, SAE J1127 STX
Automotive
Mecoline
I RDX 1260 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation
Flame-retardant
-40 to 125
9
37
D
176
33
1.41
★★★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
VDE 0207 Part 21 Type E15
Mecoline
I RDX 1262 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation
Flame-retardant
-40 to 125
10
34
D
700
31
1.36
★★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Resistant to temperature variation
Flexible
CSA AWM I A/B, UL 3266, UL 3271
Mecoline
I RDX 1266 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation
Flame-retardant
-50 to 125
15.3
56
D
317
27
1.36
★★★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Oil resistant
Abrasion resistant
HMC ES 91110-05, JASO D608 AESSXF, JASO D608 AEXF, SAE J1128 GXL, SAE J1128 SXL, SAE J1128 TXL, SAE J1127 SGX, SAE J1127 STX
Automotive
Mecoline
I RDX 1269 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation
Flame-retardant
-40 to 90
15.5
55
D
212
29
1.46
★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Flexible
Flexible at low temperatures
VDE 0207 Part 21 Type E15
Mecoline
I RDX 1275 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation
Flame-retardant
to
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Mecoline
I RDX 5233
Halogenated
RDX
Insulation
Non-flame-retardant
-50 to 150
20
60
D
400
1.05
★
Low smoke
Oil resistant
Abrasion resistant
Resistant to temperature variation
NEMA WC 27500, MIL-W-81044/9, MIL-W-81044/11, MIL-W-81044/12
Aerospace/Marine/Defence
Mecoline
I RDX 5267 F
Halogenated
RDX
Insulation
Flame-retardant
-50 to 150
16
51
D
380
27
1.19
★★★
Flame retardant
ISO 6722 T4 / class D
Cable Compounds
Product Groups
Our broad portfolio includes thermoplastic and radiation-curable cable compounds in halogen-free, flame-retardant, and low-smoke versions, as well as halogen-containing specialty variants — offering reliable solutions for a wide range of specifications.
Mecoline
Insulation compounds
Mecoline insulation compounds use advanced technologies for electrical safety and durability in various cable designs.
FM
Bedding compounds
FM bedding compounds enhance cable stability and structural integrity by providing robust mechanical support within complex multi‑layer constructions.
Mecoline
Sheathing Compounds
Mecoline sheathing compounds offer durable mechanical protection, flexibility, and flame resistance for dependable cable use.
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Mecoline
Insulation compounds
Offshore projects are considered the ultimate challenge. Seawater, storms and heat all ravage the structures and their materials.
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FM
Bedding compounds
Offshore projects are considered the ultimate challenge. Seawater, storms and heat all ravage the structures and their materials.
3
Mecoline
Sheathing Compounds
Offshore projects are considered the ultimate challenge. Seawater, storms and heat all ravage the structures and their materials.
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Across all industries
Discover the varios applications of our compounds
We develop formulations for Cable Compounds which are used in a whole variety of different applications. Our modern production facilities allow us to manufacture numerous compounds to customers' specifications, not only for cable producers but also for other industries.
Our experience ensures a constant level of high quality and our products are designed to meet specified requirements acc. to the most common standards. Melos Cable Compounds "made in Germany" are subject to stringent quality controls and are tested and certified by independent institutes.
Garden furniture
Highly flexible, easily dyed, with outstanding thermoplastic processability: Our compounds are ideal for further processing and conversion, for example into variously coloured chairs, tables and numerous other pieces of garden furniture.
Profiled rubber
We supply a variety of high-grade compounds as the base material for extruding profiled rubber for diverse applications. Individual formulations are realized economically and as specified by the customer: Our production delivers what you need.
Rail
Thanks to their good electrical properties and high thermal stability, engineering thermoplastics from Melos can be used for various applications in train and rail construction. Interior panelling and seat rests are just one example.
Tubing
Melos compounds are characterized by their excellent resistance and great flexibility over a large range of temperatures. This makes them ideal for the manufacture of tubing. What's more: Absolutely every desired colour can be produced!
Special applications
Melos also supplies a diversified portfolio of recycled thermoplastic materials. Agglomerates and ground stock from recycling processes are used as individual base materials and compounded to customers' specifications on a modern twin screw extruder producing granules for injection moulding.
