Mecan-Hydro

About Mecan Hydro

Founded in 1994, Mecan-Hydro is a recognized leader in the hydroelectric equipment industry. Mecan-Hydro designs, manufactures and installs a wide range of mechanical equipment and accessories for hydroelectric power plants. With its wide experience and expertise acquired over the years, Mecan-Hydro has been selected as the supplier of choice for numerous hydroelectric projects throughout North and South America.

Mecan-Hydro’s multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians and skilled workers possess a wealth of knowledge to tailor products according to your needs. Throughout the entire process – from the initial sketches to the last stages of installation – Mecan-Hydro provides professional technical support and reliable service that guarantee the success of your project. Our expertise results from a long and successful working relationship with Owners, Consultant Engineers and General contractors. The merger with Hydro-Innovation in 2000 allows Mecan-Hydro to offer complete Turnkey projects.

Mecan-Hydro is your number one source for hydroelectric equipment and accessories!

Even though today’s hydroelectric projects are considered highly efficient, they still present challenges on technical, environmental and economic points of view. Developers must rely on firms that are much more than just suppliers to insure their projects’ success.

You need to be assured the company you are dealing with can supply you with the latest products’ innovations, the highest quality control standards and, over all, can give you solutions that will get your project farther than you could imagine

This is why a constantly growing number of project managing teams rely on Mecan-Hydro, the most effective gates and Balance of Plant equipment specialist; recognized for his turnkey projects.

Thanks to its highly experienced team, Mecan-Hydro offers more than just built-to-measure products. We offer new concepts, innovative ideas, optimized engineering and support you through every phase of your project. Mecan-Hydro allows you to complete your hydroelectric projects according to proven methods while minimising technical and economic risks.

Rely on the experience of Mecan-Hydro’s team in order to facilitate the management of your projects.
With Mecan-Hydro… your hydroelectric project are built on solid ground!

Design & Engineering

Mecan-Hydro is specialized in Hydropower and Water management industry exclusively and represent 100% of our business. Our team of Professional Engineers and draftmen have the resources to meet all of your project challenges quickly and efficiently:

• Mecan-Hydro products are designed according to clients or Mecan-Hydro’s specifications
• Licensed professional Engineers able to supply designs all across North America
• Engineering is made using 3D software
• Finite elements and motion analyses
• Gate Design including special & specific area conditions (seismic load, ice load, impacts, etc)
• Hoist design as per country and states standards

Installation & refurbishment

Mecan-Hydro teams understand that project’s success depends on efficient coordination and communications with our clients.

• Turnkey projects including, installation, refurbishing and commissioning
• Technical field advisors
• Installation optimization
• Compliance with local regulation
• Operation training

We aim to provide products and services that meet or exceed the highest standards in the industry, and to develop strong and lasting partnerships with our clients.

Our corporate values and our success rest on the quality of our products and services. It is through the commitment of every Mecan-Hydro team member to our quality policies that we are able to guarantee the complete satisfaction of our clients.

Mecan-Hydro’s quality information:

Shop assembly whenever possible prior to delivery

Traceability by serial numbers system

Dimensional inspection on all equipment

Welded assemblies inspected by qualified Welder supervisors

Welded assemblies are subject to thermal treatment to eliminate stresses before machining

Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certified equivalent to AWS

Non-destructive tests are performed by an independent laboratory on demand

QC record including: Material certificates, Work plans & Special quality procedures