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
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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
IS RDX 1218 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-40 to 125
12
85
A
180
40
1.62
★★★★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Oil resistant
Resistant to temperature variation
CSA FT-4, IEEE1202, UL 1277 Oil Res II
Aerospace/Marine/Defence
Mecoline
IS RDX 1221 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-40 to 125
17
43
D
350
32
1.41
★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Resistant to temperature variation
Flexible
UL 3266, UL 3271
Green Energy
Mecoline
IS RDX 1232 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-40 to 125
16
51
D
150
32
1.4
★★★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Oil resistant
Abrasion resistant
EN 50306-1 S2, EN 50306-2
Mecoline
IS RDX 1251 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-40 to 125
15
50
D
200
32
1.4
★★★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Oil resistant
Abrasion resistant
EN 50306-1 S2, HL 4-M, EN 50306-2, EN 50306-4
Mecoline
IS RDX 1255 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-40 to 125
12
85
A
180
40
1.62
★★★★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Oil resistant
Resistant to temperature variation
EN 50264 EI109, EN 50264 EM101-104
Aerospace/Marine/Defence
Mecoline
IS RDX 1263 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-40 to 120
10
43
D
300
31
1.37
★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
EN 50264-1 EI105 & EI110, EN 50363 EI5, EN 50363 EI8
Installation
Mecoline
IS RDX 1274 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-40 to 150
11.5
30
D
205
40
1.58
★★★★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
EN 50264-1 EM 104 ISO 19642 T4
Mecoline
IS RDX 5239 F
Halogenated
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-50 to 150
16
43
D
300
27
1.22
★
Flame retardant
Low smoke
Oil resistant
Resistant to temperature variation
Flexible
UL 3288, UL 3289, UL 3321, UL 3398
Automotive
Mecoline
IS RDX 5241 F
Halogenated
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
PVDF
Flame-retardant
-50 to 150
30
73
D
150
42
1.75
★★★★★
Flame retardant
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
Offshore/Shipbuilding
Aerospace/Marine/Defence
Mecoline
IS RDX 5243 F
Halogenated
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-50 to 150
19
28
D
400
28
1.3
★★★★
Flame retardant
Low smoke
Oil resistant
Abrasion resistant
Resistant to temperature variation
ISO 14572, VG 95218 part 24/25/27/282
Aerospace/Marine/Defence
Automotive
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.
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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.
