CICAL

What CICAL does

CICAL (legally CICAL CHILE SpA) is a Chilean industrial company founded in 1998 that manufactures rubber-lined and metal-mechanical components and delivers engineering services for the mining sector. Its core product set includes rubber- and rubber-ceramic-lined piping, hoses and expansion joints (1/8" to 48" diameter), molded rubber parts such as liners, seals, hydrocyclone and flotation cell spares, and metal fabrication (piping, tanks, chutes, trommels) executed under ASME-IX, AWS D1.1, and API 1104 welding codes. The coating service line applies nine proprietary compound families — Natural Rubber, Acrylonitrile, Neoprene, Butyl, EPDM, Hypalon, Viton, Polyurethane, and rubber-ceramic — formulated and tested in CICAL's own laboratories, addressing abrasion, corrosion, and wear in mineral processing environments.

The company operates a complementary engineering unit that uses 3D scanning for reverse engineering together with computational fluid dynamics, structural, and piping analyses to support product design and retrofit projects. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to Chilean miners, evidenced by named projects for Minera Centinela (a tailings expansion involving 3,120 meters of 18–24 inch rubber-lined piping and 300 meters of hoses), Minera Los Pelambres (reverse engineering of Molino 9 cyclone feed ducting), and Lumina Copper Caserones (engineering and fabrication of thickener and intermediate station duct systems). Marketing and brand-building activity is centered on Latin American mining trade events, notably EXPOMIN and the OPTIMUS PIPE congress, supplemented by a LinkedIn company page.

Revenue mechanics combine one-time manufactured-product sales (rubber and metal components), recurring coating and surface-treatment services applied at the workshop or on-site, and project-based engineering fees for design and reverse-engineering scopes. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with a custom B2B industrial supplier model. The company employs 51–100 people at its headquarters in Estación Central, Santiago, and serves exclusively the Chilean mining market, with no disclosed geographic or vertical diversification, external investors, or funding rounds.

Name

CICAL

Legal name

CICAL CHILE SpA

Website

https://cical.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CICAL is a Chilean manufacturer of rubber-lined and metal-mechanical components — including piping, hoses, molded parts, and coatings — combined with 3D scanning and CFD engineering services for Chile's mining industry, primarily serving copper miners such as Minera Centinela, Minera Los Pelambres, and Lumina Copper Caserones.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber Products and Mining Wear Solutions

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (32622), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Rubber Linings, Coatings & Corrosion Protection (Tanks, Pipes, Chutes) (IMANALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Expansion Joints, Flexible Connectors & Compensators (Rubber/Fabric) (IMANALAF), Industrial Matting, Flooring & Safety Rubber Products (IMANALAI), Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Rubber mining products
• Industrial rubber manufacturing
• Rubber-lined piping
• Wear-resistant coatings
• Mining engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Estación Central

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Rubber and Metal Components: Manufacture and sale of rubber-lined piping, hoses, expansion joints, molded rubber products, and metal components for mining applications. Products include coated pipes, fittings, chutes, trommels, cyclones, and specialized wear-resistant components.
2. Engineering Services: Design, reverse engineering, fluid dynamics analysis, structural analysis, and piping analysis services provided to mining clients for project execution.
3. Coating and Surface Treatment Services: Application of rubber and specialized coatings to protect mining equipment surfaces against abrasion, corrosion, and wear conditions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CICAL manufactures and supplies rubber and rubber-metal components for mining and industrial applications, including rubber-lined piping, hoses and expansion joints (1/8" to 48" diameter), molded rubber products, and metal-fabricated structures. The company also applies proprietary protective rubber, polyurethane, and rubber-ceramic coatings, and provides engineering services such as 3D scanning, reverse engineering, fluid dynamics, and structural analysis. Its products and services are designed to protect mining equipment from abrasion, corrosion, and wear during mineral processing operations.

Product overview

CICAL is a mining and industrial solutions company with 20+ years of experience, offering an integrated portfolio of rubber and metal products and services. The core offerings consist of Manufacturing and Coating (piping, boilermaking, rubber-lined structures), Hoses and Expansion Joints (1/8" to 48" diameter), and Molded Products (rubber/metal products via compression molding). These are complemented by Coating Services (application of Natural Rubber, EPDM, Neoprene, polyurethane, rubber-ceramic compounds with proprietary formulations), Workshop/Metalworking (fabrication under ASME-IX, AWS D1.1, API 1104 standards), and Engineering services (3D design, fluid dynamics, reverse engineering, and 3D scanning). The company operates as a unified manufacturing and engineering operation serving the mining sector with comprehensive solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manufacturing and Coating (Fabricación y Revestimiento)

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Metso Corporation: Global mining and aggregates equipment OEM with a strong portfolio in mills, cyclones, flotation cells, and wear components. Comparable to CICAL as a key supplier of engineered wear parts and processing equipment consumables for the same Chilean copper customers.
• Weir Minerals (Weir Group): Supplies mining equipment including rubber-lined pumps, hoses, cyclones, and wear parts to global miners. Significant overlap with CICAL's rubber-lined piping, hoses, cyclones, and flotation cell spares for copper and mineral processing operations.
• Trelleborg AB: Global Swedish manufacturer of engineered polymer solutions including rubber linings, hoses, and wear protection products for mining and process industries. Direct overlap with CICAL's rubber-lined piping, hoses, and engineered elastomer products, but operates at global scale across many verticals.
• ContiTech (Continental AG): Industrial rubber products division of Continental, manufacturing hoses, expansion joints, and engineered elastomer products for mining and process industries. Comparable to CICAL's hose, expansion joint, and molded rubber component offerings.

Emerging players

• FLEXCO: US-based supplier of conveyor belt products, rubber wear components, and engineered solutions for bulk material handling and mining. Adjacent peer to CICAL in serving mining wear-protection needs but focused on conveyor systems rather than piping/hoses.
• Argonics Inc. US-based manufacturer of polyurethane and rubber wear products for mining, aggregate, and material handling. Comparable niche manufacturer focused on wear protection for mineral processing, similar to CICAL's wear-resistant molded products and rubber-ceramic compounds.

Direct peers

• REMA TIP TOP AG: Specializes in rubber linings, wear protection, and conveyor belt service for mining and industrial customers. Closely comparable to CICAL's rubber-lining and engineered rubber coating offerings for mineral processing equipment.
• Rubber Engineering (now part of Weir): Historically independent and now part of Weir Group, specialized in rubber and polyurethane wear products for mining and mineral processing including hoses, screen panels, and cyclones. Direct comparison to CICAL's mining wear components, hoses, and molded rubber products.

Regional players

• Vibra-Tite / Chilean Mining Suppliers (regional category): Regional Chilean rubber and wear-part manufacturers serving the same Minera Centinela, Los Pelambres, and Caserones accounts. Comparable customer base and product offerings with CICAL within the domestic Chilean mining market.
• Skellerup Industries: New Zealand-based manufacturer of engineered rubber products including hose linings, wear components, and mining consumables. Comparable product line to CICAL but primarily serves Australasian and Asia-Pacific mining markets rather than South America.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compa-a-industrial-de-caucho-ltda---cical

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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