SCEM Ltda.
SCEM Ltda. is a Chilean industrial equipment distributor and engineering services provider, founded in 1998, specializing in power transmission solutions including couplings, brakes, cardan shafts, and conveyor control systems for mining, energy, and heavy industry customers across Chile and Peru.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersSantiago, Chile
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What SCEM Ltda. does
SCEM Ltda. is a Chilean industrial equipment distributor and engineering services provider founded in 1998, headquartered in Santiago (Maipú) with regional offices in Antofagasta (Chile) and Lima (Peru). The company specializes in power transmission solutions, holding exclusive or authorized representation for international manufacturers Vulkan (Germany), Transfluid (Italy), Malmedie (Germany), Abacus Hydraulics (Canada), Gewes (Germany), Kiepe Elektrik (Germany), TAS Schäfer (Germany), Rollstar (Switzerland), SHB, and Hillmar. Its product portfolio spans mechanical couplings (elastic, maritime, torsionally rigid, gear, hydraulic, drum, and safety types), backstops, electro-hydraulic and magnetic industrial brakes, cardan shafts, conveyor belt control systems (pull cords, misalignment switches, speed monitoring), inching drives for mining mill rotation (girolento), and custom-fabricated mechanical components using in-house finite element analysis. SCEM also delivers predictive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance services for gearboxes, cardan shafts, brake systems, and inching drives, with documented projects including an 11-month, design-through-commissioning engagement for a 100-ton telescopic conveyor braking system at K+S's Puerto Patillo facility.
The company generates revenue through three streams: (1) hardware sales of represented international brands, with physical inventory covering torque capacities from 50Nm to 253,440 Nm; (2) engineering and technical services including power transmission design, special fabrications, project engineering, assembly, logistics, and quality management; and (3) post-sale managed services covering technical support, spare parts, and recurring maintenance contracts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with formal quotations subject to validity periods, DICOM credit evaluation for new clients (typically cash-on-first-purchase), tiered payment terms of 30 days from invoice for established customers, and advance-payment requirements for special cases. Distribution runs through direct field sales engineers with dedicated roles (Gerente Comercial y de Operaciones, Jefe de Ventas Zona Norte, Ingeniero de Ventas) and inside-sales channels via phone, WhatsApp Business, email ([email protected]), and a website-based coupling selector tool.
SCEM serves eight industry verticals — mining (primary), electric/energy, steel/siderurgical, naval/maritime, pulp and paper, cement, agroquímica/chemical, and large industry — with mining explicitly dominant. Named enterprise customers include Chilean copper/gold majors (CODELCO, BHP at Minera Escondida and Los Bronces, Teck, SQM, Antofagasta Minerals, Collahuasi, Minera Los Pelambres, Minera Zaldivar, Minera El Abra, Candelaria, ENAMI), pulp and paper (CMPC, ARAUCO, CBB), cement (Melón, Polpaico), steel (CAP Minería), energy (AES Gener, Endesa, Termoeléctrica Guacolda, ENAP), and chemical/mining (K+S Aktiengesellschaft). The company is SICEP Category A accredited (highest tier) for 26 mining suppliers, ISO 9001/14001/45001 Trinorma certified, and received a CODELCO Excellent supplier rating in November 2024.
SCEM Ltda. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SCEM Ltda.
- Legal name
- SCEM Ltda.
- Website
- https://scemlatam.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SCEM Ltda. is a Chilean industrial equipment distributor and engineering services provider, founded in 1998, specializing in power transmission solutions including couplings, brakes, cardan shafts, and conveyor control systems for mining, energy, and heavy industry customers across Chile and Peru.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where SCEM Ltda. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Santiago
- HQ country
- Chile
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices3 records
Markets served
SCEM Ltda. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Industrial Machinery and Components Sales: Sale of power transmission components including couplings (elastic, maritime, torsionally rigid, and gear types), hydraulic couplings, industrial brakes, backstops, cardan shafts, drum couplings, safety couplings, inching drives, and conveyor belt control systems from represented international brands (Vulkan, Transfluid, Malmedie, Gewes, Kiepe, Abacus, SHB, Rollstar, Hillmar, TAS Schäfer).
- Engineering and Technical Services: Engineering services including power transmission design and development, special fabrications, project engineering, assembly, maintenance (predictive, corrective, overhaul), logistics, and quality management. Services include technical support in the field, personalized attention, and national coverage from offices in Santiago and Antofagasta.
- Technical Support and Spare Parts: Post-sale technical support, spare parts supply, and ongoing maintenance contracts for installed equipment, including authorized technical service for represented brands.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom quotation-based pricing for industrial machinery and components |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
SCEM Ltda. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SCEM Ltda. sells, distributes, and services industrial power transmission equipment for mining and heavy industry customers in Chile and Peru. The portfolio includes mechanical couplings, backstops, industrial brakes, cardan shafts, hydraulic couplings, inching drives, conveyor belt control systems, and rigid couplings/contraction discs sourced from represented international brands. The company complements product sales with in-house engineering, custom fabrication, project engineering, on-site installation, predictive/corrective maintenance, and authorized after-sales technical service.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Couplings (Vulkan Acoplamientos) Mechanical couplings (elastic, maritime, torsionally rigid, gear-type) from Vulkan for connecting shafts and transmitting torque in mining, cement, steel, pulp and paper, energy, and naval applications. Sold and serviced for enterprise industrial customers in Chile and Peru.
- Backstops (Vulkan) High-speed and low-speed backstops (anti-reverse wheels) from Vulkan for preventing reverse rotation in conveyors, mills, and other industrial equipment. Sold and supported by SCEM for mining and heavy industrial customers.
- Industrial Brakes (Vulkan) Industrial braking systems from Vulkan including electro-hydraulic and magnetic braking solutions for mining, steel, cement, and material handling equipment. Includes the FEHD G2 electro-hydraulic brake with automatic pad-wear recovery. Sold and supported by SCEM for enterprise industrial customers.
- Cardan Shafts (Gewes Ejes Cardanes) Short and standard cardan shafts (universal joints) from Gewes, with and without longitudinal displacement, designed with finite element methods for strength and torsional rigidity. Sold and supported by SCEM for mining and industrial customers.
- Drum Couplings (Malmedie Acoplamientos de Tambor) Drum couplings from Malmedie in series TT, TTX, and MTTX for high-torque industrial applications, including crane and port technology. Sold and supported by SCEM.
- Safety Couplings (Malmedie Acoplamientos de Seguridad) Safety couplings from Malmedie (series SOS MSCII) offering high disconnection repetition precision and fast re-engagement for overload protection in crane and port technology applications. Sold and supported by SCEM.
- Inching Drives and Girolento Systems (Abacus Hydraulics) Custom-designed hydraulic units and inching drives for girolento (mill rotation) systems and pellet classification systems from Abacus Hydraulics. Includes technical service and maintenance across Chile. Sold and supported by SCEM for mining customers.
- Conveyor Belt Control Systems (Kiepe Elektrik) Pull cords, misalignment switches, speed monitoring, belt wear monitors, and limit switches from Kiepe Elektrik for conveyor belt safety in mining and industrial facilities. Sold and supported by SCEM.
- Rigid Couplings and Contraction Discs (TAS Schäfer Serie FK-FKB) Rigid couplings and contraction discs from TAS Schäfer (series FK-FKB) with complements and accessories for high-torque, zero-backlash shaft connections. Sold and supported by SCEM.
- Hydraulic Couplings (Transfluid Serie K) Variable-fill hydraulic couplings from Transfluid (K series including KCG, KDM, KRG) for soft-start, overload protection, and torque limitation in heavy industrial drives. Sold and supported by SCEM.
- Maritime and Industrial Line (Transfluid Stelladrive and Related Systems) Transfluid maritime and industrial product line including power take-off systems (KPTB, KPTO, KSL), Stelladrive hybrid and electric propulsion, SRBD shaft braking, TPO systems, Rangermatic, and the MPCB-R5 controller for vessels and industrial applications. Sold and supported by SCEM.
- Hydraulic Gear Motors and Planetary Drives (Rollstar) Hydraulic gear motors and planetary drives from Rollstar (Switzerland), used in conjunction with Abacus Hydraulics units for mining and industrial projects. Sold and supported by SCEM.
- Engineering and Project Services Power transmission design and development, custom fabrication, project engineering, on-site assembly, and quality management services delivered by SCEM's in-house engineering team. Includes finite element calculations for high-resistance parts and end-to-end execution for mining, cement, steel, energy, and naval customers in Chile and Peru.
- Predictive, Corrective and Overhaul Maintenance Services Predictive, corrective, and overhaul maintenance services for gearboxes, cardan shafts, brake systems, and inching drives, performed by trained and TIMKEN-certified personnel with national coverage from Santiago and Antofagasta. Includes spare parts supply and authorized technical service for represented brands. Delivered to mining and industrial customers in Chile and Peru.
- Special Couplings Design and Fabrication Custom-designed and fabricated special couplings, hydraulic actuators, industrial brakes, pulleys, and other critical mechanical components for specific industrial applications. Delivered with finite element analysis and engineering support by SCEM.
Quantifiable outcome
- 28 years of operation since 1998 with sustained growth and expansion to Peru
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use SCEM Ltda.
Customer profileNamed customers23 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
SCEM Ltda. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
SCEM Ltda. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.
- Vulkan Drive Techflagship25 years of commercial alliance with Vulkan Do Brasil for the representation of Vulkan products in Chile and Peru. SCEM is the exclusive representative for Vulkan couplings, industrial brakes, and backstops in Chile. The partnership includes joint participation in EXPONOR trade shows and collaborative product introductions such as the new FEHD G2 Electro-Hydraulic Brake. Arno Ett, Director of Sales Vulkan Drive Tech LATAM, maintains close working relationship with SCEM team.
- Abacus Hydraulics Ltd.flagshipStrategic alliance since 2020 with Abacus Hydraulics, a Montreal-based Canadian company established in 1969 specializing in custom-designed hydraulic units, inching drives for girolento systems, pellet classification systems with roller screens, and other mining equipment. SCEM is authorized for technical service and maintenance of all Abacus Hydraulics equipment throughout Chile. Major projects include girolento system repairs for Minera Los Bronces, BHP Minera Escondida, and complete systems with assembly advisory for Minera Los Pelambres. SCEM leadership visited Abacus headquarters in Montreal meeting with executives Bertrand Lipp (VP Projects), Roberto Campanelli (VP Aftermarket Contracts), Glen Tomita (VP Technical), and Reza Azad (Project Engineer).
- TransfluidcoreItalian manufacturer represented by SCEM for hydraulic couplings (K series including KCG, KDM, KRG), maritime and industrial product lines (KPTB, KPTO, KSL, Stelladrive, SRBD, TPO, Rangermatic), and related control systems (MPCB-R5 controller). Products include variable-fill hydraulic couplings, power take-off systems, and hybrid propulsion solutions for maritime applications.
- MalmediecoreGerman manufacturer of drum couplings (Series TT, TTX, MTTX) and safety couplings (SOS MSCII) represented by SCEM. Products feature high repetition precision for disconnection and fast re-engagement, used in crane and port technology applications.
- Kiepe ElektrikcoreGerman manufacturer of conveyor belt control systems represented by SCEM including pull cords, misalignment switches, speed monitoring, belt wear monitors, and limit switches for conveyor belt safety applications in mining and industrial settings.
- GewescoreGerman manufacturer of cardan shafts (universal joints) represented by SCEM including short cardan shafts with and without longitudinal displacement, designed using advanced methods and FEM calculations for optimal strength and torsional rigidity.
- RollstarcoreSwiss manufacturer of hydraulic gear motors and planetary drives, the first provider of hydraulic motors and planetary drives from the same manufacturer in 1968. SCEM partnership initiated in March 2023 after visiting Rollstar facilities in Egliswil, Switzerland with CEO Lukas Ziegler, International Sales Engineer Marcel Kohler, and Sales Director Peter Doessegger. Collaboration with Abacus Hydraulics enables improved delivery timelines for end-user projects.
- TAS SchäfercoreGerman manufacturer whose rigid couplings and contraction discs (Series FK-FKB) are represented by SCEM in Chile.
- SHBcoreBrand represented by SCEM for specialized power transmission components in the Chilean market.
- TIMKENcoreTIMKEN, a world authority on friction management, metallurgy, and power transmission with over 120 years in the market, provided certification training to SCEM's Projects and Service team on basic concepts, handling, mounting, and main failures of bearings in gearboxes. Training delivered by Smilovic to team members including Vicente Gallardo, Diego Venegas, Javier Herreros, Matias Reyes, Rodrigo Cádiz, Rafael Cid, Jorge Mosquera, David Pardo, and Eduardo Barrenechea.
- CAMCHAL (Cámara Chileno Alemana de Comercio e Industria)coreChilean-German Chamber of Commerce of which SCEM is a long-standing member. Featured in the German-Chilean Mining Cooperation Guide celebrating 10 years of publication, representing brands Vulkan, TAS Schäfer, Gewes, Kiepe Elektrik, Malmedie, and SHB. Participation in German Pavilion at EXPONOR organized by CAMCHAL.
- SICEP (Sistema de Calificación de Empresas Proveedoras)coreSystem for Qualification of Supplier Companies developed by the Association of Industrialists of Antofagasta providing validated supplier registry for 26 mining companies. SCEM received Category A accreditation (highest level) providing visibility to major mining companies including BHP, Antofagasta Minerals, Glencore, SQM, Teck, and Yamana Gold.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
SCEM Ltda. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Wajax Corporation: Canadian industrial equipment and power transmission distributor serving mining, oil & gas and heavy industry. Comparable to SCEM in business model (technical distribution + value-added services into mining) but focused on Canada rather than South America.
Direct peers
- WAM Group: Italian supplier of screw conveyors, bucket elevators, gear motors and power transmission components with subsidiaries in Chile and South America. Comparable to SCEM in serving bulk material handling and mining with power transmission equipment.
- Sumitomo Drive Technologies: Japanese power transmission manufacturer (cycloidal, helical and bevel gear reducers) with LATAM distribution. Comparable to SCEM in providing high-reliability mechanical power transmission components for mining and heavy industry.
- SEW-Eurodrive: Global power transmission and drive technology manufacturer with subsidiaries in Chile and Peru. Comparable to SCEM in selling gearmotors, drive electronics and industrial power transmission solutions to mining and process industries.
- Bonfiglioli Riduttori: Italian power transmission gearmaker with direct commercial presence in Chile and across LATAM. Comparable to SCEM as a supplier of gearboxes, gear drives and drive systems into mining and heavy industry in the Andean region.
- NORD DRIVESYSTEMS: German manufacturer of gear units, electric motors and drive electronics with commercial coverage in Chile and LATAM. Overlaps with SCEM's industrial gearbox and power transmission product positioning in mining and heavy industry.
Broad incumbents
- Regal Rexnord: US-listed industrial manufacturer with a large Power Transmission Solutions portfolio (bearings, gears, couplings, conveyor components). Comparable to SCEM at the product category level but operates as a global OEM rather than a regional distributor/integrator.
- Applied Industrial Technologies: US-listed industrial distributor of bearings, power transmission, fluid power and MRO supplies. Comparable to SCEM in distribution model and product categories, though primarily North America focused and at significantly larger scale.
- Timken: US-based bearings and power transmission manufacturer with LATAM presence (Timken has directly trained SCEM's service team). Comparable at the bearings/power transmission category level, but as a global OEM rather than regional solutions distributor.
- Motion Industries: Large US industrial MRO distributor with growing LATAM presence. Comparable to SCEM as an industrial distributor serving mining customers, but at much broader scale and without SCEM's exclusive brand representation model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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SCEM Ltda. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
SCEM Ltda. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SCEM Ltda. M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SCEM Ltda.
What does SCEM Ltda. do?
SCEM Ltda. sells, distributes, and services industrial power transmission equipment for mining and heavy industry customers in Chile and Peru. The portfolio includes mechanical couplings, backstops, industrial brakes, cardan shafts, hydraulic couplings, inching drives, conveyor belt control systems, and rigid couplings/contraction discs sourced from represented international brands. The company complements product sales with in-house engineering, custom fabrication, project engineering, on-site installation, predictive/corrective maintenance, and authorized after-sales technical service.
Is SCEM Ltda. a public or private company?
SCEM Ltda. is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SCEM Ltda. founded?
SCEM Ltda. was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SCEM Ltda. based?
SCEM Ltda. is headquartered in Santiago, Chile, in the Latin America region.
How does SCEM Ltda. make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Machinery and Components Sales are the primary driver. The others are engineering and Technical Services and technical Support and Spare Parts.
Who are SCEM Ltda.'s main competitors?
Wajax Corporation is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are WAM Group, Sumitomo Drive Technologies, SEW-Eurodrive, Bonfiglioli Riduttori and NORD DRIVESYSTEMS. Broad incumbents are Regal Rexnord, Applied Industrial Technologies, Timken and Motion Industries.
Does SCEM Ltda. have an API?
No public API is recorded for SCEM Ltda..