Is your company facing new challenges? Chances are that by choosing the right electrotechnologies, you could meet or even exceed your business objectives.

Whether you must adapt your products to new quality standards or market trends or gain better control over your manufacturing cycles, unit costs or plant's energy efficiency, Hydro-Québec can help you!

Having contributed to the successful implementation of over 20 projects in the furniture industry, our experts are well positioned to understand your needs and expectations. They will work hand in hand with you to develop a made-to-measure solution in order to maximize the benefits for your company.

Main applications and potential benefits

Tempering

	Electrotechnologies Benefits Flat glass Mid infrared (IR) Precise temperature control Uniform product No rejects; pollution-free Easy to install Can be used for localized or focalized heating Suitable for controlled-atmosphere treatment (e.g., inert gas)

Forming and thermoforming

	Electrotechnologies Benefits Wood and plastic High frequency (HF) press (retrofitting possible) Can be used to shape complex pieces quickly and precisely More uniform, higher-quality products Plastic and glass Infrared (IR) Suitable for deforming and molding plastic sheet as well as thermoforming flat glass Precise temperature control Short heating times Higher-quality product Very good energy efficiency rating Easy to install Easily adapted to work with existing equipment Can be used for localized or focalized heating Suitable for controlled-atmosphere treatment (e.g., inert gas) Métal Induction Can be used to produce specific shapes Extremely precise temperature control

Heat treatment

	Electrotechnologies Benefits Metal Induction Can be used to treat specific shapes Fewer welding constraints Short heating times High energy efficiency Suitable for localized treatment Electric resistance Simple heating system that's economical to buy and operate Combustion-free Sturdy construction

Curing and drying

	Electrotechnologies Benefits Polymers and glues High frequency (HF) Induction Microwave (MW) Short treatment times Operating conditions can easily be reproduced No surface overheating Bonded joints have higher mechanical strength Compliant with environmental standards (water-based glues) Precise temperature control - suitable for bonding different materials together, such as glass with steel (induction)

Surface treatment

	Electrotechnologies Benefits Plasma torch Suitable for mechanical and thermal abrasion applications Can also be used for depositing thin-film layers Electrolysis Suitable for electroplating applications High precision; even finish

Cutting, drilling, engraving and milling

	Electrotechnologies Benefits Glass, metal and plastic Laser Increased productivity (ultrahigh speed, high precision, suitable for automated production) Broad range of applications Energy savings

Branding

	Electrotechnologies Benefits Glass, ceramic and porcelain Laser Electric resistance Suitable for the production of high-quality baked enamels Precise, reliable and flexible operation Operating conditions can easily be reproduced

Drying coatings

	Electrotechnologies Benefits Glass and wood Electric resistance Simple heating system that's economical to buy and operate Precise temperature control Operating conditions can easily be reproduced, resulting in consistently high quality Pollution-free; no combustion gases Sturdy construction Suitable for controlled-atmosphere treatment (e.g., inert gas) Infrared (IR) Very good energy efficiency rating Easily adapted to work with existing equipment

Polymerizing coatings

	Electrotechnologies Benefits Ultraviolet (UV) Can be used to treat specific shapes Solvent-free High speed Superior finish Easily adapted to work with existing equipment