Battery heaters and thermal management systems for defense platforms operating in cold environments
OHMVO designs battery heaters, battery-pack heaters, battery thermal management systems, anti-icing heaters, drum and tank heaters, thermal target simulators, silicone heating blankets and custom flexible heating systems for defense platforms exposed to cold, ice, humidity, vibration and restricted integration spaces.
Cold affects autonomy, ice formation, viscosity, targeting and mechanical response
In defense environments, thermal control is not an accessory. Low temperatures can reduce battery availability, create ice blockage risks, increase fluid viscosity, slow mechanical response and affect training realism when controlled thermal signatures are required.
- Battery performance loss and cold-start limitations in drones, UGVs, ATVs and field systems
- Ice formation risks around antennas, radar parts, helicopter blades and moving assemblies
- Viscosity increase in oils, fuel-related fluids, AdBlue and mechanical systems
- Need for controlled thermal signatures in optical and infrared training systems
Product-specific heating systems designed around the real integration constraint
OHMVO develops flexible heating solutions according to geometry, available voltage, target temperature, power density, sensor strategy, cable routing, fixation method and environmental exposure. The objective is to apply controlled heat exactly where the system needs it.
- Battery heaters and battery-pack heaters with optional integrated temperature sensors
- Anti-icing heating systems for exposed defense equipment and moving assemblies
- Drum and tank heaters for oils, additives and field fluid maintenance
- Thermal target simulators for optical and infrared training systems
Six defense thermal applications, ranked by operational priority
This page focuses on the most relevant defense applications for OHMVO flexible heating technology: battery heating, anti-icing, fluid viscosity control, thermal target simulation, aerospace composite curing and gearbox protective blankets.
Battery heaters and battery thermal management systems for defense platforms
Defense batteries can be exposed to low temperatures, intermittent duty cycles, vibration and compact integration spaces. OHMVO battery heaters can be shaped around battery packs, compartments or adjacent surfaces to support controlled pre-heating, cold-start readiness and thermal stabilization.
Depending on the project, the design can include etched foil heating circuits, silicone encapsulation, adhesive fixation, removable covers, integrated PT100 sensors, thermostats or custom cable routing.
- Battery heaters and battery-pack heaters for UAV, UGV, ATV and portable defense systems
- Battery thermal management system support for cold operating environments
- Integrated temperature sensors for feedback and control logic
- Custom heater shape around battery geometry, casing and fixation constraints
Localized heating for antennas, radar parts, helicopter blades and exposed systems
Ice formation can interfere with antennas, radar parts, helicopter blades, exposed covers, moving assemblies, housings or mechanical interfaces. Localized flexible heating can be designed to reduce icing risk in selected areas without heating the complete structure.
OHMVO can adapt silicone heaters, etched foil circuits or conductive silicone systems around specific surfaces, with control logic designed for cold exposure, duty cycle and available power.
- Localized anti-icing support for antennas, radar parts and exposed technical areas
- Flexible geometry for covers, housings, brackets, blades and compact surfaces
- Sensor and limiter integration to avoid unnecessary heating
- Design approach based on surface material, exposure and movement constraints
Drum, tank and fluid heaters for viscosity control in cold environments
Fluids can become harder to move, pump or dose when temperature drops. For defense logistics, vehicle maintenance and field systems, controlled heating can help maintain oils, additives, AdBlue, resins or fuel-related fluids within a more predictable handling range.
OHMVO designs standard and customized drum heaters, tank heaters and localized flexible heaters for fluid containers, small tanks and compact systems.
- Silicone drum and tank heaters for field fluids and maintenance containers
- Localized heaters for small reservoirs and compact fluid tanks
- Temperature maintenance to support viscosity and handling behavior
- Custom size, voltage, sensor and control options according to the application
Thermal target simulators for optical and infrared training systems
OHMVO also offers thermal target blanket solutions for training and sighting applications where a controlled thermal signature is required. These blankets can be designed to simulate a human-body-like thermal signature or other defined heat profiles for observation through thermal optics.
Depending on the training scenario, the system can be active, electrically heated and sensor-controlled, or passive when the application requires a simpler thermal signature approach.
- Thermal target simulators for optical and infrared training systems
- Active heated blankets for controlled human-body-like thermal profiles
- Passive thermal target configurations depending on field requirements
- Custom size, textile integration, heating zones and control strategy
Flexible heating blankets for aerospace composite curing and repair
Composite aerospace structures require controlled thermal cycles during manufacturing, curing and repair. OHMVO can design flexible heaters or heating blankets adapted to the part geometry, ramp profile, temperature target and sensor configuration.
For defense aerospace applications, the heating system must combine thermal precision, flexible integration and practical handling in prototype, repair or production contexts.
- Heating blankets for aerospace composite curing and localized repair
- Custom thermal zones according to part geometry and ramp requirements
- Sensor integration for temperature feedback and thermal cycle control
- Adaptation to UAV, aerospace and composite structure manufacturing contexts
Gearbox protective blankets for cold-start and lubricant viscosity support
Military vehicles and rugged platforms may operate in conditions where low temperatures affect mechanical response, lubricant behavior and readiness. A gearbox protective blanket can help maintain selected mechanical areas inside a more suitable thermal window.
OHMVO can design custom OHMBELT-based protective heating blankets adapted to gearbox shape, available mounting points, cable exit, temperature control strategy and environmental exposure.
- Protective heating blankets shaped around gearbox casings or adjacent mechanical areas
- Thermal support for oils and mechanical fluids affected by cold viscosity
- Silicone encapsulation for rugged industrial and vehicle environments
- Custom fixation and removable or semi-permanent integration options
A flexible product architecture for defense batteries, anti-icing, fluids, training targets and protective blankets
Defense applications rarely fit standard heaters. OHMVO combines silicone heaters, etched foil design, conductive silicone systems, heating belts, thermal interface materials and custom engineering to match each thermal challenge.
OHMMAT
Flexible silicone heating mats for battery packs, anti-icing surfaces, panels, housings and complex geometries.
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Drum, tank and fluid heaters for oils, additives, AdBlue, containers, gearboxes and viscosity control.
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OHMMAT NANO
Conductive silicone technology for ultra-thin, discreet or embedded heating integration.
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OHMTHERM
Thermal interface management for electronics, control units and sensitive components.
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Custom engineering
Custom heating systems engineered around geometry, voltage, fixation, environment and validation constraints.
Explore engineering →Application-to-technology fit
This matrix helps engineering teams identify which OHMVO technology family may support each defense thermal challenge. Final selection depends on geometry, available power, operating environment and validation requirements.
| Defense need | OHMMAT | OHMBELT | OHMMAT NANO | OHMTHERM | Custom engineering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery heaters / battery-pack heaters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Battery thermal management systems | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Anti-icing for antennas, radars and helicopter blades | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Drum, tank and fluid heaters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Thermal target simulators | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Aerospace composite curing and repair | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Gearbox protective blankets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
From operating conditions to validated thermal solution
OHMVO supports industrial and defense manufacturers from the first thermal challenge to prototype and validation stages. The right solution depends on the full operating context: temperature range, power limits, substrate, geometry, mechanical constraints, signature requirements and environmental exposure.
Questions engineering teams ask before a defense heating project
The right heating solution depends on operating conditions, geometry, electrical constraints, thermal targets and validation requirements.
Can OHMVO design battery heaters for defense applications?
Yes. OHMVO can develop flexible battery heaters, battery-pack heaters and battery thermal management systems for UAVs, UGVs, ATV platforms, portable systems and rugged defense battery environments. The design depends on available voltage, battery geometry, target temperature, sensor strategy, fixation method and environmental constraints.
Can OHMVO integrate sensors into battery heaters?
Yes. Depending on the project, OHMVO can integrate PT100 sensors, thermistors, thermostats or thermal limiters to support temperature feedback, control logic and safety requirements.
Can OHMVO design anti-icing heaters for antennas, radars or helicopter blades?
Localized flexible heating can help reduce ice formation risk on antennas, radar parts, helicopter blades, covers, housings, technical surfaces and moving assemblies. The final design must consider movement, exposure, surface material, available power, protection level and maintenance access.
Can OHMVO support heating for AdBlue, oils, additives or field fluids?
Yes. OHMVO can design drum heaters, tank heaters, silicone mats or custom heaters for small tanks, containers and fluid zones where cold can increase viscosity or affect handling. Each project must define fluid type, target temperature, available power, safety limits and integration constraints.
Does OHMVO offer thermal target simulators for optical and infrared training systems?
Yes. OHMVO can develop active or passive thermal target blankets for optical and infrared training systems where controlled thermal signatures are required. Active versions can use heating elements and sensors to simulate a defined heat profile, including human-body-like thermal signatures.
Can OHMVO support aerospace composite curing and repair?
Yes. Flexible heating mats and heating blankets can be used for controlled thermal cycles in aerospace composite curing and repair. Project definition should include part geometry, target thermal profile, ramp requirements, sensor strategy and validation needs.
Can OHMVO design gearbox protective blankets?
Yes. OHMVO can design custom OHMBELT-based gearbox protective blankets adapted to gearbox geometry, cold-start constraints, lubricant behavior, cable routing, available voltage and protection requirements.
Does OHMVO provide standard military certification?
OHMVO develops custom heating systems for demanding industrial and defense-grade environments. Any specific military, environmental or platform-level validation requirement should be reviewed at project level according to the final system, test plan and operating conditions.
Send us your defense thermal product challenge
Describe your project constraints and our team will help you identify the most suitable flexible heating architecture for your application.
- Application type: battery heater, battery thermal management system, anti-icing heater, drum heater, thermal target simulator, composite curing blanket, gearbox protective blanket or other system
- Target temperature, thermal signature, heating time and operating environment
- Available voltage, power limits and regulation requirements
- Surface geometry, available space, fixation and cable routing constraints
- Exposure to cold, humidity, vibration, fluids, impact or repeated thermal cycles
- Prototype, validation or production timeline