Technical summary
In Ipiaú, Bahia, FBEI (external gear) serves cacau with 12 sizes (1/8" to 6"), pressure up to 22 kgf/cm² and field-validated materials. Cabreúva-SP at 1284 km, 72-96h logistics lead time.
FBE Gear Pumps
FBE Gear Pumps in Ipiaú
FB Bombas serves Ipiaú from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile. For the Ipiaú, Bahia market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with certified hydraulic tests, API 610 (heavy-duty centrifugal), ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. Ipiaú sits 203 km from the refining cluster centered in Sao Francisco Do Conde, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. In Ipiaú, Cacau and Alimentos concentrate the largest share of demand for rotating equipment — a technical agenda well known to the FB application team, with proposals sized against the actual system curve. Membership in the Sul Baiano mesoregion (IBGE) places Ipiaú in a regional economic mesh — a factor FB Bombas uses to optimize multi-city maintenance campaigns and consolidate freight across customers along the same axis. FB Bombas maintains an installed base in Ipiaú with a structure of spare parts (impeller, shaft, wear ring, cartridge mechanical seal, bearings) and scheduled preventive maintenance — direct supply from the Cabreúva-SP factory, no intermediaries. Road access runs via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), with branches through BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 — a corridor that sets delivery times for rotating equipment and the logistics of technical service. FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Ipiaú (BA) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For cacau — the dominant industrial calling of Ipiaú — 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 Ipiaú, óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico 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
1273km from factory
FBE Gear Pumps|Desde 1944
FB Bombas serves Ipiaú from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile. For the Ipiaú, Bahia market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with certified hydraulic tests, API 610 (heavy-duty centrifugal), ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. Ipiaú sits 203 km from the refining cluster centered in Sao Francisco Do Conde, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. In Ipiaú, Cacau and Alimentos concentrate the largest share of demand for rotating equipment — a technical agenda well known to the FB application team, with proposals sized against the actual system curve. Membership in the Sul Baiano mesoregion (IBGE) places Ipiaú in a regional economic mesh — a factor FB Bombas uses to optimize multi-city maintenance campaigns and consolidate freight across customers along the same axis. FB Bombas maintains an installed base in Ipiaú with a structure of spare parts (impeller, shaft, wear ring, cartridge mechanical seal, bearings) and scheduled preventive maintenance — direct supply from the Cabreúva-SP factory, no intermediaries. Road access runs via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), with branches through BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 — a corridor that sets delivery times for rotating equipment and the logistics of technical service. FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Ipiaú (BA) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For cacau — the dominant industrial calling of Ipiaú — 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 Ipiaú, óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico 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).
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
1273km from factory
80+
Years
API
Certified
100%
Warranty
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.
FBE Gear Pumps Industrial in Ipiaú
Local context
FB Bombas serves Ipiaú from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile. For the Ipiaú, Bahia market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with certified hydraulic tests, API 610 (heavy-duty centrifugal), ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. Ipiaú sits 203 km from the refining cluster centered in Sao Francisco Do Conde, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. In Ipiaú, Cacau and Alimentos concentrate the largest share of demand for rotating equipment — a technical agenda well known to the FB application team, with proposals sized against the actual system curve. Membership in the Sul Baiano mesoregion (IBGE) places Ipiaú in a regional economic mesh — a factor FB Bombas uses to optimize multi-city maintenance campaigns and consolidate freight across customers along the same axis. FB Bombas maintains an installed base in Ipiaú with a structure of spare parts (impeller, shaft, wear ring, cartridge mechanical seal, bearings) and scheduled preventive maintenance — direct supply from the Cabreúva-SP factory, no intermediaries. Road access runs via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), with branches through BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 — a corridor that sets delivery times for rotating equipment and the logistics of technical service. FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Ipiaú (BA) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For cacau — the dominant industrial calling of Ipiaú — 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 Ipiaú, óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico 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
For sealing in Ipiaú, dual cartridge mechanical seal (API 682 Plan 53A/53B) for hazardous or high-temperature fluids is a defensible starting point; final plan approval involves risk analysis of the specific fluid. In Ipiaú, FBEI and FBOT cover the technical range observed in the field — from primary transfer and circulation to drop-in retrofit cases (ASME B73.1 dimensional interchangeability) with global majors. Material selection for óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico in Ipiaú considers austenitic stainless steels (AISI 304/316) with attention to thermal expansion — a specification FB Bombas details on a matweb sheet after fluid chemical analysis. The technical profile of the refino cluster near Ipiaú involves crude oil, derivatives, high temperature (up to 260°C in FBCN, 350°C in FBOT) and API 610 qualification — information that guides preliminary sizing of FB series. In Ipiaú, transferência de óleos, pasteurização and limpeza CIP form the typical-use portfolio — guiding series selection, sealing configuration and internal coating according to fluid abrasiveness or aggressiveness. Ipiaú receives equipment after hydraulic testing and ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — traceable report attached to the Data Book.
Why FB Bombas
The medium fluid-complexity profile in Ipiaú (moderate fluid roster — concentration in a few main technical categories) shapes FB's technical strategy: standardization versus case-by-case customization. refino cluster near Ipiaú imposes a scheduled outages every 3-5 years (turnaround) — synchronized demand peaks across the supply chain pace — syncing equipment purchases, PM contracting and regional technical-team mobilization. logistics carries relative weight in the final composition — planned projects usually consolidate volumes is the logistics-economic scenario of Ipiaú, reflected in pricing, typical payment terms and warranty sizing. Ipiaú shows a high industrial density — multiple plants in a small radius, meaningful cumulative demand pattern, a structural factor that modulates predictability of recurring revenue and the viable contract type (spot, annual, multi-year). The fluid catalogue in Ipiaú (óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico) demands case-by-case technical analysis: pour point, Saybolt viscosity at operating temperature, suspended solids and pH profile. Use cases in Ipiaú (series FBEI for transferência de óleos and series FBOT for pasteurização and limpeza CIP) follow the FB technical playbook with benchmarking against an analogous installed base in a comparable region. In Ipiaú, FBFS fire-protection projects serve industrial buildings, commercial spaces and logistics warehouses with approval for state Fire Department and insurers. cacau plants in Ipiaú sustain a continuous pipeline of technical demand — from scheduled replacement to ASME B73.1 dimensional retrofit replacing imported equipment. The refino cluster around Ipiaú concentrates applications crude transfer, distillation-tower circulation, charge pumps for reactors and movement of derivatives — a technical package where FB Bombas has commissioning, retrofit and long-term support history.
Logistics & support
Ipiaú receives equipment within 48-72h, with possible technical stop counted from dispatch at the Cabreúva-SP factory. Federal highways BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 make up the access network to Ipiaú, offering routing flexibility for equipment cargo. Ipiaú: technical service is organized as technical visits scheduled in advance, optimizing the specialized team's travel — the model FB Bombas uses to ensure support without overloading operations. Cabreúva-SP to Ipiaú: 1284 km via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), a consolidated corridor with carriers qualified by FB Bombas for heavy-equipment cargo. Before shipment to Ipiaú, each piece of equipment undergoes dimensional inspection, hydraulic testing and document verification.
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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.
Brazil Differentiators
Advantages for your Industrial Operation
Four differentiators that make FB Bombas the choice of leading Brazilian industries.
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 parts in stock for all series, ensuring operational continuity with zero downtime.
Discover FB Bombas
Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Ipiaú and all of Brazil
Own Manufacturing
Engineering, CNC machining and assembly — all integrated in our Cabreúva/SP factory.
Custom Projects
We size and build complete systems, ready for installation at your industrial plant.
Replacement Parts
We keep original parts in stock for all series, ensuring continuity of your operation.
Industrial Production
Production line with centrifugal and gear pumps assembled and tested in our manufacturing plant.
FB Bombas serves Ipiaú 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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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
2,200 m³/h
Max. Flow FBCN
Companies that Trust FB Bombas
Present in the largest industrial projects in Brazil and Latin America
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ipiaú
Yes. The FBE and FBCN lines were designed with easy access to wear-prone components, allowing disassembly and inspection with conventional tools. Detailed technical manuals and direct factory replacement parts availability simplify maintenance routines.
Yes. The FBCN series follows ASME B73.1 normalization (North American dimensional standard for end-suction process pumps) — which makes the pump-and-motor set interchangeable with global manufacturers (KSB, Sulzer, Goulds, Flowserve) already installed in plants in Ipiaú. For retrofits, the existing baseplate, suction/discharge piping and foundations are usually preserved; what changes is the rotating set. FB application engineering performs the dimensional gap analysis prior to supply.
FB Bombas manufactures three major lines: FBE (external gear) for viscous fluids, FBEI (internal gear) for lubricating fluids, FBCN (normalized centrifugal) for water and low-viscosity fluids, and FBOT (specific centrifugal) for thermal oil circuits. We also serve fire protection systems in compliance with NFPA and NBR 16704.
Yes. FB Bombas’ application engineering analyzes the installed pump specifications (flow, pressure, viscosity, temperature) and proposes dimensional or functional technical equivalence with one of our series. Many clients in Ipiaú have already made this replacement with gains in lead time, cost and local support.
Yes. FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing installations, including seal upgrades, replacement of worn components, adaptation for new fluids and hydraulic performance improvement. The assessment is based on a technical report of the current installation.
Yes. In addition to the standard portfolio, FB Bombas develops custom solutions for special applications, including modifications in construction materials, sealing arrangements, integrated heating systems, skids, mobile assemblies and retrofit of existing installations. Special projects go through engineering before manufacturing.
Contact can be made via WhatsApp at +55 11 97287-4837, email comercial@fbbombas.com.br or through the form on our website. Technical response is prioritized on the same business day, with direct reply from the application engineering team.
Yes. FB Bombas manufactures pumps for stationary fire protection systems in compliance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and ABNT NBR 16704 standards, serving building and industrial projects that require these certifications.
Yes. Every FB Bombas pump delivered to Ipiaú comes with a complete technical Data Book: hydraulic test certificate, material certificates (stainless, duplex, ductile cast iron per spec), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing report, characteristic curve measured on the bench, API 682 mechanical-seal data sheets, operation and maintenance manual, and as-built drawings. All documentation is traceable by the unit serial number.
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 API 610 (standard for centrifugal pumps in refineries — FBCN series); compliance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards and ABNT NBR 16704 for stationary fire protection pump systems.
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