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
IS RDX 5244 F
Halogenated
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
Fluoroelastomer
Flame-retardant
-55 to 225
12
74
A
200
43
1.9
★★★★★
Flame retardant
Oil resistant
Resistant to temperature variation
Flexible
Flexible at low temperatures
ISO 6722 Class F
Aerospace/Marine/Defence
Automotive
Mecoline
IS RDX 5268 F
Halogenated
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-55 to 150
17.3
37
D
552
26
1.2
★★
Flame retardant
ISO 624
Mecoline
IS RDX 5272 F
Halogenated
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-50 to 150
15
33
D
300
26
1.38
★
Flame retardant
UL 3288, UL 3289, UL 3321, UL 3398
Mecoline
IS RDX 5273 F
Halogenated
RDX
Insulation, Sheathing
Fluoroelastomer
Flame-retardant
-50 to 200
14.6
90
A
320
43
2
★★★★★
Flame retardant
ISO 19642 T6
Installation
Mecoline
IS TP 1031 F
Halogen-free
TP
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-30 to 80
10.8
48
D
226
42
1.48
★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
BS 7655 part 6.1 LTS 1, BS 7655 part 6.1 LTS 3, DIN EN 50525-3-11 TM7, EN 50363-7 TI6, EN 50363-7 TI7, EN 50363-8 TM7, VDE 0207 part 24 HM2, VDE 0250 part 215 HM5, IEC 60092-360 SHF1
Installation
Offshore/Shipbuilding
Mecoline
IS TP 1032 F
Halogen-free
TP
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-30 to 90
10.5
52
D
196
38
1.49
★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
BS 7655 part 6.1 LTS 1, BS 7655 part 6.1 LTS 2, BS 7655 part 6.1 LTS 3, BS 7655 part 6.1 LTS4, CEI 20-11 M1, VDE 0207 part 24 HM2, VDE 0207 part 24 HM4, VDE 0250 part 215 HM5, VDE 0276 part 604 HM4, IEC 60092-360 SHF1
Installation
Offshore/Shipbuilding
Mecoline
IS TP 1033 F
Halogen-free
TP
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-25 to 90
13
53
D
185
39
1.51
★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Weather resistant
VDE 0207 part 24 HM2, VDE 0207 part 24 HM4, VDE 0250 part 215 HM5, VDE 0276 part 604 HM4
Installation
Mecoline
IS TP 1035 F
Halogen-free
TP
Insulation, Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-30 to 90
12.5
50
D
190
45
1.47
★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
BS 6724, BS 7655 part 6.1 LTS 2, DIN EN 50525-3-11 TI6, DIN EN 50525-3-11 TM7, EN 50363-7 TI6, EN 50363-7 TI7, EN 50363-8 TM7, VDE 0207 part 24 HM2, VDE 0207 part 24 HM4, VDE 0250 part 215 HM5, VDE 0276 part 604 HM4, IEC 60092-360 SHF1
Installation
Offshore/Shipbuilding
Mecoline
S RDX 1203 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-25 to 105
14.3
50
D
173
34
1.48
★★★★★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Oil resistant
Resistant to temperature variation
EN 50264 EM101-104, NEK 606, IEC 60092-360 SHF2
Offshore/Shipbuilding
Aerospace/Marine/Defence
Mecoline
S RDX 1212 F
Halogen-free
RDX
Sheathing
Flame-retardant
-50 to 125
11.1
87
A
272
28
1.51
★★★★★
Flame retardant
Halogen-free
Low smoke
Oil resistant
Resistant to temperature variation
NEK 606, IEC 60092-360 SHF2
Offshore/Shipbuilding
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.
