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FBE Gear Pumps

FBE Gear Pumps in Caetanos

Based in Cabreúva-SP at 1193 km via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), FB Bombas delivers to Caetanos industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. Through 268-km proximity to the pulp-and-paper cluster of Eunapolis, Caetanos inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. FB Bombas application engineering owns technical specification in Caetanos — from customer data sheet to the final Data Book delivered with the pump, through application review, FAT on the hydraulic bench and on-site SAT support. FB Bombas pumps installed in Caetanos, Bahia meet CRCC Petrobras qualification, ASME B73.1 (centrifugal) and API 676 (gear) compliance — credentials FB has sustained as a Brazilian manufacturer since 1944. Caetanos is served by the BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) axis and also by highways BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Caetanos (BA) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For local industry — the dominant industrial calling of Caetanos — we recommend the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench. In Caetanos, óleos industriais and água industrial make up the fluid portfolio served by local plants — each with its own requirements on available NPSH, in-service viscosity and sealing strategy (Plan 11/13/52/53 by criticality).

Nationwide Service
1182km from factory
80+

Years

API

Compliant

100%

Tested

80+
Years in Market
CRCC
Petrobras Approved
27
States Served
API 610/676
Certified Pumps

Technical summary

Direct answer for industrial projects — recommended series, standards compliance and logistics.

Technical summary

The FBEI gear-pump line is specified in Caetanos, Bahia for local industry — flow and pressure set by the actual system curve. Cabreúva-SP factory (1193 km), API 676 and direct technical service from FB engineering.

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FBE Gear Pumps Industrial in Caetanos

Local context

Based in Cabreúva-SP at 1193 km via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), FB Bombas delivers to Caetanos industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. Through 268-km proximity to the pulp-and-paper cluster of Eunapolis, Caetanos inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. FB Bombas application engineering owns technical specification in Caetanos — from customer data sheet to the final Data Book delivered with the pump, through application review, FAT on the hydraulic bench and on-site SAT support. FB Bombas pumps installed in Caetanos, Bahia meet CRCC Petrobras qualification, ASME B73.1 (centrifugal) and API 676 (gear) compliance — credentials FB has sustained as a Brazilian manufacturer since 1944. Caetanos is served by the BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) axis and also by highways BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Caetanos (BA) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For local industry — the dominant industrial calling of Caetanos — we recommend the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench. In Caetanos, óleos industriais and água industrial make up the fluid portfolio served by local plants — each with its own requirements on available NPSH, in-service viscosity and sealing strategy (Plan 11/13/52/53 by criticality).

Technical solutions

100% of pumps bound for Caetanos pass through the Cabreúva-SP hydraulic bench — acceptance testing with multi-point curve readings and G2.5 dynamic balancing. In Caetanos, transferência geral and utilidades are the applications that most often appear in local industrial operations; each defines a distinct set of process variables. FBEI and FBCN: this is the set of FB series with initial technical fit for Caetanos, respecting fluid characteristics and the regional operating regime. What defines the FBE external gear pump in Caetanos is its behavior under variable pressure: being positive displacement, flow follows speed and practically ignores backpressure swings in the line — the typical case of óleos e água industrial. Two installation requirements follow from this physics: a sized relief valve on the discharge and, for fluids that harden when cold, a heating jacket on the pump body.

Why FB Bombas

Technically, Caetanos shows low complexity in its fluid mix — lean fluid roster — technical operation focused on few main vectors. Demand in Caetanos is characterized by medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline, a typical regional pattern of the mesoregion. Caetanos has a services-oriented economy (25.7% of value added, IBGE 2021; 2023 GDP of R$ 114 million) — in this profile, typical projects involve centrifugals for utilities, reservoirs and fire networks, with the FBCN as the reference series. Caetanos: óleos industriais and água industrial. Each fluid defines a distinct set of pump requirements — flow, available NPSH, sealing strategy. For Caetanos, series FBEI for transferência geral and series FBCN for utilidades — initial reference for technical discussion with application engineering. white/black liquor circulation, recovery-boiler feed and low-to-medium consistency stock pumping: this is the typical application set around the papel-celulose cluster in which Caetanos sits.

Logistics & support

48-72h, with possible technical stop: this is the typical delivery interval Cabreúva-SP → Caetanos, based on a consolidated road route and FB-qualified logistics operators. The BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) corridor (1193 km) is the logistics spine for FB deliveries to Caetanos — a factor entering FOB pricing and the commissioning lead-time curve. The factory-to-Caetanos dispatch includes technical packaging (impact protection, moisture sealing), multilingual documentation (PT/EN/ES when required) and approved-carrier tracking.

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Why FB Bombas

National leadership in industrial pumping

For over 82 years, we have manufactured industrial pumps in Cabreúva-SP. From north to south, we serve the country's main industrial hubs with gear (FBE/FBEI) and centrifugal (FBCN/FBOT) pumps — engineered, machined and assembled in our own manufacturing facility.

Our engineering team sizes each pump for the customer's actual application, with bench testing before shipping. This technical rigor — combined with direct support from our team — is what has sustained the trust of groups like Petrobras, Vale and CSN for generations.

FB Bombas manufacturing plant in Cabreúva-SP — Brazilian industrial pump manufacturer
Brazil Differentiators

Advantages for your Industrial Operation

What changes when the pump comes straight from the manufacturer: engineering, stock and logistics under one roof in Cabreúva-SP.

Complete National Coverage

Technical support across all 27 Brazilian states, from inland regions to major industrial capitals.

Brazil-Wide Logistics

Nationwide deliveries through partner carrier network with optimized lead times.

Dedicated Engineering

Technical team available for sizing, project work and after-sales support across any region.

Strategic Stock

Original spare parts for the FBE, FBEI, FBCN and FBOT series stocked at our own factory, ready to ship.

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Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Caetanos and all of Brazil

FB Bombas manufacturing plant with CNC machines and technical team in Cabreúva SP Brazil

Own Manufacturing

Engineering, CNC machining and assembly — all integrated in our Cabreúva/SP factory.

FB Bombas fire fighting system delivered to customer

Custom Projects

We size and build complete systems, ready for installation at your industrial plant.

FB Bombas replacement parts warehouse for industrial pumps

Replacement Parts

We keep original parts in stock for all series, ensuring continuity of your operation.

FBCN centrifugal pumps on FB Bombas factory floor

Industrial Production

Production line with centrifugal and gear pumps assembled and tested in our manufacturing plant.

FB Bombas serves Caetanos and the entire Bahia region with gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps for your industrial application. Request a quote and receive a personalized proposal.

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FB Bombas production line with FBCN centrifugal pumps on the factory floor
Industrial Capacity

Production line dedicated to industrial pumps

Our manufacturing plant in Cabreúva-SP integrates engineering, CNC machining and assembly under one roof. Every pump is validated through bench testing before reaching the customer — ensuring it ships ready for real application.

350°C
Max. Temp. FBOT
1,350 l/min
Max. Flow FBE (standard line)
2,200 m³/h
Max. Flow FBCN

Companies that Trust FB Bombas

Present in the largest industrial projects in Brazil and Latin America

Petrobras - Cliente FB Bombas
Vale - Cliente FB Bombas
BASF - Cliente FB Bombas
CSN - Cliente FB Bombas
WEG - Cliente FB Bombas
Cargill - Cliente FB Bombas
Ipiranga - Cliente FB Bombas
Mahle - Cliente FB Bombas
3M - Cliente FB Bombas

Gear Pumps in Nearby Cities

Regional service from Caetanos — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caetanos

Is FB Bombas a national alternative to imported manufacturers in Caetanos?

Yes. With a factory in Cabreúva/SP and a technical team dedicated to projects in Caetanos, FB Bombas has manufactured industrial pumps in Brazil since 1944. Applications currently running on imported equipment are covered by the FBCN (centrifugal), FBE/FBEI (gear) and FBOT (thermal oil) series — adding advantages in lead time (no import), factory-direct technical support, spare parts for FB pumps and application engineering that works in Portuguese. In a normalized-line retrofit, the interchangeability set out in ASME B73.1 holds between units of the same standard dimension designation, whatever the original supplier.

Does FB Bombas serve fire protection systems?

It does. FB pumps for stationary fire protection systems follow the NFPA standard (National Fire Protection Association) and ABNT's NBR 16704, requirements demanded in building and industrial projects that call for these certifications.

Does FB Bombas have a representative in Caetanos?

In Caetanos, service comes directly from the factory in Cabreúva/SP, through the FB Bombas team. The customer speaks with application engineering for sizing, receives the complete technical quotation within 3-5 business days and buys original parts at factory pricing. When project criticality warrants it, on-site technical visits to Caetanos are scheduled.

Are FB pumps easy to maintain?

Yes. The design of the FBE and FBCN lines favors direct access to wear-prone components — disassembly and inspection are done with conventional tools. The routine gets even simpler with detailed technical manuals and replacement parts supplied straight from the factory.

Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Caetanos?

Yes. Operations and maintenance teams in Caetanos count on FB Bombas technical training, structured in modules: sizing and characteristic-curve reading, identifying cavitation through NPSH, mechanical-seal troubleshooting, laser alignment, ISO 10816 vibration analysis and PM (preventive maintenance) practice with bearing and wear-ring replacement. Classes can happen at the customer plant or at the factory in Cabreúva/SP, in-person or hybrid format.

Is the FBCN dimensionally compatible with normalized pumps already installed in Caetanos?

Yes, when the dimension designation matches. The FBCN series follows ASME B73.1 (North American dimensional standard for end-suction process pumps), which requires pumps of the same designation, from any source of supply, to be interchangeable as to mounting dimensions, suction and discharge nozzles, input shaft, baseplate and foundation bolt holes — in Caetanos plants this applies to the installed normalized fleet. FB Bombas supplies the complete pump, not loose parts: baseplate, piping and foundation stay, and a new FBCN goes in. Before supply, application engineering checks the duty point (Q×H), available NPSH and flange class — a matching designation alone does not guarantee hydraulic equivalence.

Does FB Bombas serve Caetanos?

Yes. FB Bombas serves Caetanos and the entire surrounding region with supply, technical support and replacement parts directly from the factory in Cabreúva/SP. Support includes sizing at no cost and, for critical projects, on-site technical visits.

What is the advantage of buying from a national manufacturer like FB Bombas?

Shorter delivery times (no import dependency), direct technical support from FB engineering, replacement parts with in-house manufacturing, prices in local currency (no exchange rate exposure) and on-site service for projects in Caetanos and surrounding areas. FB Bombas has been manufacturing in Brazil since 1944.

Are FB pumps energy efficient?

They are. In energy consumption, nothing weighs more than sizing correctly: oversized or undersized pumps generate waste. FB Bombas engineering's job is to define the ideal operating point for the actual process conditions in Caetanos, optimizing flow, pressure and power together.

What certifications does FB Bombas hold?

FB Bombas holds: active CRCC at Petrobras (supplier registry for Oil & Gas); compliance with API 676 (international standard for positive displacement pumps — FBE series); compliance with ASME B73.1 (standard for process centrifugal pumps — FBCN series); compliance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards and ABNT NBR 16704 for stationary fire protection pump systems.

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