At Innotec, we understand the importance of efficiency and precision in metal manufacturing. That’s why we’ve developed Hydraform, our patented automated process for forming metal headrest frames for the automotive industry. With this cutting-edge technology, we can create headrest stays and other metal parts faster than ever before, while still meeting all safety requirements. Our approach uses a thinner tube, which not only saves materials but also reduces weight compared to other headrest stays in the industry. And our tubing is so strong that it can even replace base rail and other structural assemblies used in the appliance industry. This makes it an ideal solution for meeting support requirements while also reducing weight. If you’re interested in learning more about our Hydraform process and how it can benefit your business, don’t hesitate to contact our sales team for additional information.
Headrest Stay Features
Cut to Length
- Allow tube purchase in master length (6m)
- Guillotine or laser cut
- In line process of end form
Cold Formed Notches
- A proprietary processes of creating the flats (notches) solely by forming material rather than removing the material by broaching.
- The forming allows the primary strength of the tube to remain.
- Current production products utilizing this process range in wall thickness from 2.3mm down to 1.25mm with OD’s of 12 to 14mm. Up to 50% weight savings.

Cold Formed Notching Process
Supporting thin wall headrest tube forming
Internal, automated nickel, chrome, and zinc electroplating
Advanced Tubing Technology
Our Hydraform technology is…
– Fast: Less than 5 seconds per part, which is twice as fast as other tube forming technologies.
– Flexible: Easy change of tooling and program parameters, leading to quick changeovers and short lead time on prototypes and launches.
– Precise: Different part designs on the same piece of equipment.
We offer bending, notching, welding, and laser technologies to form metal structures. Contact our sales team today for more information!
Bending
Formed Notching
Laser Technology
In House Welding