Alper flexible heaters are thin, customizable and integrable heating film
Alper polyester heaters are ultra-flat heating resistances made using a thin transparent PET film, onto which silver tracks are printed to carry electric current, together with a carbon-based ink layer that provides the heating function. This configuration makes it possible to obtain a flexible, lightweight and low-thickness heating element, suitable for surfaces where available space is limited and mechanical integration must be precise.
Screen-printing production makes it possible to create dedicated geometries and thermal layouts developed according to the required function. In applications such as e-bike battery pack thermal management or anti-condensation solutions for electric scooter displays, the ability to define shape, heat distribution, power and connection position becomes a major design advantage. The heater can follow the area to be treated, work in contact with the surface and transfer heat locally, avoiding bulky solutions or solutions that are poorly aligned with the vehicle design.
Another relevant aspect is electrical and functional customization. Alper flexible heaters can be developed according to specific requirements for amperage, wattage and supply voltage. Research into ink formulations with different ohmic values makes it possible to adapt the behaviour of the heating element to the project, making the product particularly interesting for OEM applications in which every vehicle, module or component has different constraints.
The element can also be made adhesive using double-sided tapes selected according to the intended use, including flame-retardant types. This simplifies integration on flat or slightly shaped surfaces, improving contact between the heater and the component and promoting more direct heat transfer. In compact electric micro-mobility systems, an adhesive heating film can be an effective solution to support thermal management for e-mobility.
From component to solution. Designing heat around the application
The strength of a printed flexible heater lies not only in its thinness, but also in its ability to become an integral part of the product. In an e-bike or electric scooter, heat must interact with materials, enclosures, batteries and displays. For this reason, heating film design often begins alongside component development.
A few examples…
In the case of a battery pack, the heater can be considered as localized support to be activated in cold environmental conditions, when thermal stability is important for the intended use. In the case of displays and user interfaces, it can help limit fogging and condensation, improving readability and continuity of use. In electronic compartments or connection areas, it can help reduce the conditions that encourage moisture accumulation on sensitive surfaces. In every case, the goal is not to apply a generic solution, but to develop an element that is consistent with the critical point to be managed.
Designing according to customer specifications makes it possible to consider, from the outset, the application surface, working temperature, available power, wiring, fixing method, environmental exposure and production requirements. This approach is particularly important because it allows the contribution to the overall quality of the system to be assessed.
Alper develops printed flexible heaters for technical and industrial applications, with customized PET solutions designed to deliver heat where it is needed, with minimal bulk, precisely and easily integrated. For electric micro-mobility, this means being able to offer batteries, displays and sensors that perform effectively across environmental conditions involving cold, humidity or condensation.
Are you developing an e-bike, an electric scooter, a vehicle for sharing mobility or a component for electric micro-mobility? Contact Alper to evaluate a custom flexible heater, designed according to your application, your technical constraints and the product’s real operating conditions.
