Chile is the world's leading copper producer and one of the main lithium producers, making mining the sector with the greatest demand for conveyor belts in the country. Operations in Atacama, Antofagasta, Tarapacá and Coquimbo require high-resistance rubber belts capable of operating at altitude, in extreme temperatures and with highly abrasive materials.
Beyond mining, Chile has food, wine, forestry and logistics sectors that demand lightweight PVC and PU belts certified for food contact. NFP Industrial operates in Chile as a direct representative of Asian manufacturers, offering rubber belts, lightweight belts and vulcanisation machinery with competitive prices and specialised technical advice.
Products we supply in Chile
Rubber belts for copper and lithium mining
Steel cable belts (ST630–ST5400) for long-distance transport in large operations. Multi-ply EP and NN belts for medium mining. Grade D (high abrasion) and H (rip-stop) covers. Flame retardant belts for underground mining. Sensor-integrated belts for tear detection.
ComiX ALEX ultra-light vulcanisers
Designed for field splicing in remote, high-altitude locations. Up to 70% lighter than conventional presses — a decisive advantage in mining operations at 3,000-5,000 metres altitude where every kilogram of equipment counts.
Lightweight belts for food and wine
FDA-certified PVC and PU belts for fruit processing (Valle Central, O'Higgins), fish and seafood (coast), wine (Colchagua, Maipo, Casablanca valleys) and dairy products (Los Lagos, Los Ríos).
Key sectors in Chile
- •Mining: copper (Escondida, Chuquicamata, Collahuasi, Los Pelambres), lithium (Salar de Atacama), gold, molybdenum
- •Wine: Valle Central, Colchagua, Maipo, Casablanca — belts for wineries
- •Food: processing of export fruit (table grapes, blueberries, cherries, apples), fishing and aquaculture industry
- •Forestry and pulp: timber and pulp transport in Biobío and La Araucanía plants
- •Ports: Valparaíso, San Antonio, Antofagasta, Mejillones — bulk cargo handling
- •Logistics: distribution centres in Santiago and regions
Logistics and supply conditions
- •FOB/CIF import management from factory in Asia to Chilean port
- •Experience with Chilean mining requirements: ASTM, DIN, ISO specifications
- •Technical advice for belt selection based on mineral, transport distance and operating conditions
- •Remote support and on-site visits for large-scale projects
- •Financing adapted to mining investment cycles