Under-hood exposure
Nextep answerHigh-temperature, heat- and chemical-resistant labels
Automotive, EV & Battery
Everywhere a vehicle needs to be identified.
Identification, insulation and thermal solutions for automotive, EV and battery systems.
Discuss your application →WHERE NEXTEP FITS
Made for what the product has to withstand.
Durable, traceable parts for mobility systems and battery platforms. We start with the application, then align material, construction and process to the performance requirement.
Vehicle & component IDUnder-hoodWire harnessBattery pack & enclosurePower electronicsInterior cluster & fascia
FROM CHALLENGE TO SOLUTION
How Nextep responds.
Wire harness complexity
Nextep answerWrap-around labels, heat-shrink sleeves, tags and flags
EV thermal & electrical needs
Nextep answerThermal gap fillers, interface and insulation materials
Interior visual quality
Nextep answerDials, overlays and membranes
Critical checks
- Heat, vibration and fluids
- Lifecycle traceability
- High-volume repeatability
Typical Nextep solutions
- Battery pack identification
- Wire & harness labels
- Thermal and insulation parts
- Warning & rating labels
ENGINEERING, NOT GUESSWORK
From application definition to revision-controlled repeat supply.
Our in-house print, lamination, die-cutting, slitting and inspection processes are coordinated around your specified product.
Explore the portfolio →BEFORE WE QUOTE
Questions we will ask about your Automotive, EV & Battery application.
Every segment has its own deciding factors. Have these answers ready and we can recommend the right construction faster.
Answer these in an enquiry →- What temperature range and fluids will the part see (oil, coolant, brake fluid)?
- Where does it go (under-hood, harness, battery pack, interior)?
- What is the surface (plastic, metal, painted, cable jacket)?
- What harness diameter or bend radius must the label wrap around?
- What voltage class applies, and which warning symbols are required?
- What serial or 2D-code data must be traceable, and through which stages?
HOW WE WORK ON YOUR PROGRAM
From first drawing to repeat supply.
- 1
Define the exposure
Temperature range, fluids, vibration and the surface the part sits on.
- 2
Match the construction
Facestock, adhesive and format chosen for under-hood, harness or pack.
- 3
Sample and fit-check
Parts tried on the actual harness, pack or component.
- 4
Approve with your documents
Samples, drawings and inspection criteria aligned with your approval process.
- 5
Launch and sustain
Consistent repeat supply with controlled revisions.
QUESTIONS
Automotive, EV & Battery: common questions.
Which labels survive under-hood heat and fluids?
Heat- and chemical-resistant constructions chosen against your temperature range and the oils, coolants and cleaners they will meet.
What options do you have for wire-harness identification?
Wrap-around labels, heat-shrink sleeves, tags and flags, selected for harness diameter, bend radius and temperature.
Can you supply warning labels for high-voltage EV cables and enclosures?
Yes. Warning and caution labels are produced to your drawing, symbols and colours, on constructions suited to the surface and environment.
Do you cut thermal materials for battery packs?
Thermal gap fillers, interface materials and insulation are die-cut to fit the cell, module or pack geometry on your drawing.
How do labels support traceability from assembly to service?
Serial and 2D-code labels carry the data your plant needs, so units can be identified at assembly, end-of-line and in the field.
How does your quality system apply to automotive programs?
Our materials list IATF 16949:2016 among our quality credentials. Share your customer requirements and we will confirm how they apply to your part.
EXPLORE MORE
Other industries we serve.
QUALITY & APPROVALS
Built to recognised quality systems.
Nextep works to recognised quality systems across industrial, automotive and aerospace programs. Ask us to confirm the scope that applies to your part.
NEXT STEP
Let’s frame the right specification.
Share your substrate, environment and lifecycle requirement with our team.