Technical comparisons
Understand the differences between technologies, product lines and configurations. Review the criteria for each decision and gather application data before requesting a proposal.
What do you need to decide?
Each comparison addresses a specific question. Choose the topic closest to your current assessment.
FBE vs FBEI — external or internal gear?
Understand external and internal gear designs before discussing the duty point.
Read comparisonCentrifugal comparisonFBCN vs FBOT — standardized centrifugal or thermal oil?
Compare industrial transfer and thermal oil circulation applications.
Read comparisonSourcing decisionBrazilian-made or imported pump: cost and delivery
Assess procurement by specification, support, maintenance and quoted delivery time.
Read comparisonPump selection guideWhich FB pump to use — decision by fluid and condition
Identify the process data needed for a pump selection discussion.
Read comparisonTechnical comparisonElectric or diesel fire pump?
Assess electric and diesel driver conditions within the fire protection project.
Read comparisonTechnology comparisonProgressive cavity or gear pump?
Compare operating principles against the characteristics of the fluid.
Read comparisonPrepare your comparison
A useful comparison starts with process conditions and project requirements.
Fluid and temperature
Identify the product, composition, viscosity at pumping temperature and presence of solids.
Operating conditions
Gather flow rate, suction and discharge pressures, and expected variations during operation.
Installation and maintenance
Provide connections, available space, driver and requirements for heating, access and maintenance.
Scope of supply
Compare the proposed configuration, documents, applicable project requirements and delivery date confirmed in the quotation.