Ceramic Lined Rubber Hose Improves Slurry Transport Efficiency in a Chilean Copper Mine

Market Background

Chile is one of the world’s largest copper producers, and mining operations require highly reliable material conveying systems. In copper processing plants, large quantities of abrasive slurry must be transported continuously through pipelines. However, traditional steel pipes and standard rubber hoses often suffer from severe wear due to the constant movement of slurry containing hard mineral particles.

Frequent pipeline replacement not only increases maintenance costs but also causes production interruptions. Mining companies are therefore looking for more durable pipeline solutions that can withstand harsh working conditions while maintaining stable conveying performance.

A large copper mining company in northern Chile contacted Hunan Yibeinuo New Material Co., Ltd. for a more durable pipeline solution. The client needed a flexible pipeline capable of transporting high-density slurry in their mineral processing plant.

The working environment required the pipeline to handle abrasive slurry, maintain stable pressure, and adapt to complex installation layouts within the plant.

Customer and Application Scenario

A large copper mining company in northern Chile was looking for a more durable pipeline solution for its mineral processing plant. The client required a flexible pipeline capable of transporting high-density slurry while maintaining stable operation.

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Our Solution

After evaluating the working conditions, a ceramic-lined rubber hose solution was recommended. This type of ceramic rubber composite hose is specifically designed for transporting highly abrasive materials.

The inner lining uses alumina ceramic with a purity of ≥95%, forming a dense wear-resistant layer that protects the hose from slurry erosion. This design creates a highly durable, abrasion-resistant ceramic hose capable of operating in demanding mining environments.

The outer layer is made of reinforced Nitrile Rubber (NBR) combined with polyester fabric and steel wire reinforcement. This structure ensures flexibility, impact resistance, and mechanical strength, allowing the hose to function as a reliable ceramic flexible pipeline.

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Customer Feedback

After installation, the ceramic-lined rubber hose showed excellent wear resistance and stable operation. Compared with the previous rubber hoses used in the plant, the service life increased significantly.

The flexible design also simplified installation and reduced vibration in the pipeline system. Maintenance frequency decreased, which helped improve overall production efficiency.

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Conclusion

The project proves that ceramic-lined rubber hoses are an effective solution for transporting abrasive slurry in mining operations. By combining ceramic wear resistance with rubber flexibility, this industrial wear-resistant hose provides longer service life, higher conveying efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs.