SOPARA

SOPARA, a specialist in thermal dynamics and infrared technology, has been supporting its clients for over 50 years in analyzing, assessing, and optimizing their heating processes.

This support includes:

• Professional training to improve the understanding of thermal phenomena in heated products and manufacturing processes. SOPARA has trained more than 200 people, achieving a satisfaction rating of over 98%.
• Laboratory or on-site testing to determine the best heating technology (wavelength, power, etc.) and to establish optimal heating parameters (time, temperature, etc.).
• Finite element numerical simulation for the most complex processes.
• Audits of existing processes (temperature measurements, airflow measurements, energy balances, etc.).

Today, SOPARA is recognized as a leader in the design of infrared emitters utilizing all types of technology:

• Wavelength: Short-wave, Medium-wave, Long-wave IR
• Power density: From 5 to 500 kW/m²
• Energy source: Electric or gas

SOPARA is also renowned for its optimized oven installations across numerous industries:

• Heating of thermoplastic composites in the automotive, aerospace, and sports sectors
• Curing of liquid and powder coatings
• Drying, curing, and polymerization of coatings on technical textiles and PVC coverings
• Heating of highly massive parts in the nuclear, maritime, and energy sectors
• Polymerization and activation of adhesives
• And more…

Finally, SOPARA is at the forefront of innovation and industrial oven optimization:

• The new, patented IRM HPaéro V5 emitter, capable of heating flat or shaped composites to 450°C ±10°C.
• A world first with an IR oven enabling the total decarbonization of a PVC Plastisol gelling line.
• Construction of the world’s largest IR oven designed for heating aerospace thermoplastic composites.
• Engineering of ultra-secure installations for the production of massive parts (up to over 100 metric tons) in the nuclear industry.