Sourcing decision
Compare proposals for an operation in Brazil using the same duty point, scope of supply and evaluation period. Origin, support and spare parts enter the decision through quoted data.
Pump origin alone does not determine total cost or delivery time. Compare technical suitability, delivered price, energy, maintenance, spare parts, support and contract terms. FB Bombas manufactures in Cabreúva, Brazil; availability, delivery and configuration must be confirmed for the requested equipment.
Compare the characteristics and bring your actual process conditions to the technical discussion.
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Assess the characteristics below against the configuration and documentation of each pump.
| Criterion | Brazilian-made (FB Bombas) | Imported |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment delivery | Manufacturing and delivery dates confirmed by FB | Delivery date, inventory and import steps confirmed by the supplier |
| Emergency spare parts | Check availability by part code and destination | Check local stock and replacement lead time if imports are needed |
| Currency and adjustments | Check currency, quotation validity and price adjustment terms | Check currency, quotation validity and contractual exchange-rate exposure |
| Technical support | Define remote, factory or field service in the proposal | Confirm who provides support, the contact channels and the contracted scope |
| Delivered price | Check freight, taxes and services included in the offer | Check freight, taxes, customs clearance and responsibilities included in the offer |
| Petrobras registration | Request a valid CRC and its scope when required by the project | Request a valid CRC and its scope when required by the project |
| Technical documents | FB manuals, selected curve and drawing of the quoted configuration | Manual, selected curve and drawing of the quoted configuration |
| Project standards | Verify documented compliance with the requested scope | Verify documented compliance with the same requested scope |
| Field service | Confirm coverage, scheduling, travel and scope | Confirm coverage, scheduling, travel and scope |
Life cycle costing does not substantiate savings or delivery times for a specific proposal. The Petrobras page explains the CRC; it does not establish active FB registration. Check current documents and terms for the proposed supply. FB Bombas documents are in Portuguese.
Establish a common technical basis first: fluid, duty point, materials, sealing, driver and accessories. When replacing an installed pump, compare drawings, connections and interfaces. A standard designation or similar flow rate does not establish that replacement requires no modifications.
Organize costs over the chosen period: purchase, installation, energy, operation, maintenance, downtime and disposal. Use duty-point consumption, plant records and quoted prices. Life cycle costing helps compare scenarios; it does not guarantee savings or identify a winner by nationality.
Request delivery and sourcing information for critical components, together with service terms. An imported-equipment supplier may hold stock and provide support in Brazil; a Brazilian-made part may require manufacturing. Registration, testing and standard requirements need evidence within the contract scope, regardless of origin.
FB offers the Brazilian-made FBCN series. Its manual describes back-pull-out construction and a mechanical reference to ASME B73.1. For replacement, compare the curve, materials, sealing, dimensions and connections with the FB proposal. The documentation does not establish dimensional equivalence or a drop-in replacement.
Yes. FB Bombas manufactures FBE external gear pumps and FBEI internal gear pumps. Current catalogues and manuals have different scopes; confirm the required size and execution.
Request quotations delivered to the same destination with the same accessories, documents and services. Identify included, excluded and buyer-supplied items. Unquoted costs remain unresolved; do not apply a generic freight or import percentage to make the decision.
List critical parts and confirm code, available quantity, manufacturing or import lead time, transport and service. Also record plant inventory and the impact of downtime. These data support comparison without promising immediate replacement or a fixed emergency cost.
Assessment depends on procurement requirements and the proposed configuration. Petrobras uses the Certificado de Registro Cadastral, CRC, with a defined validity and scope. Request current supplier documentation when required; this comparison does not establish active FB registration or automatic project approval.
Request the compliance statement, exceptions and documents specified in the contract. Submit requirements to engineering before confirming supply. Nationality, a general catalogue or the possibility of a special execution does not establish compliance of the offered configuration.
Review the related product lines and technical resources before specifying the equipment.
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