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FBE Gear Pumps

FBE Gear Pumps in Linhares

Based in Cabreúva-SP at 851 km via BR-262 (via BR-381 Fernão Dias até MG), FB Bombas delivers to Linhares industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. Celulose operations in Linhares map to the FB Bombas FBCN series. FBCN centrifugal pumps for pulp and paper processes, liquor transfer, stock and process water. Certified characteristic curve covers High corrosion resistance, Open or closed impeller, Industrial robustness. Linhares has celulose and cacau as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. Road access runs via BR-262 (via BR-381 Fernão Dias até MG), with branches through BR-262 and BR-101 — a corridor that sets delivery times for rotating equipment and the logistics of technical service. FB Bombas application engineering owns technical specification in Linhares — 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 is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Linhares (ES) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For celulose — the dominant industrial calling of Linhares — we recommend the FBCN series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench. For projects in Linhares that demand formal technical qualification, FB Bombas series cover ASME B73.1 (FBCN), API 676 (FBE/FBEI), NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 (FBFS systems) — a combination that removes the need for additional suppliers across fire-fighting and process scope. Just 52 km separate Linhares from the pulp-and-paper cluster of Aracruz — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. FB Bombas serves Linhares with a complete aftermarket package for FB pumps — factory spare parts, preventive maintenance, vibration troubleshooting (ISO 10816 analysis), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing and replacement of a normalized pump on the existing ASME B73.1 baseplate. The óleos, licor negro, água branca and óleo térmico profile observed in Linhares maps to a precise set of FB series: high viscosity → FBE/FBEI; water and low viscosity → FBCN; heat transfer → FBOT; fire protection → FBFS.

Nationwide Service
841km 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

In Linhares, Espírito Santo, FBEI (external gear) serves celulose with 12 sizes (1/8" to 6"), pressure up to 22 kgf/cm² and field-validated materials. Cabreúva-SP at 851 km, 72-96h logistics lead time.

Local technical content

FBE Gear Pumps Industrial in Linhares

Local context

Based in Cabreúva-SP at 851 km via BR-262 (via BR-381 Fernão Dias até MG), FB Bombas delivers to Linhares industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. Celulose operations in Linhares map to the FB Bombas FBCN series. FBCN centrifugal pumps for pulp and paper processes, liquor transfer, stock and process water. Certified characteristic curve covers High corrosion resistance, Open or closed impeller, Industrial robustness. Linhares has celulose and cacau as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. Road access runs via BR-262 (via BR-381 Fernão Dias até MG), with branches through BR-262 and BR-101 — a corridor that sets delivery times for rotating equipment and the logistics of technical service. FB Bombas application engineering owns technical specification in Linhares — 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 is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Linhares (ES) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For celulose — the dominant industrial calling of Linhares — we recommend the FBCN series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench. For projects in Linhares that demand formal technical qualification, FB Bombas series cover ASME B73.1 (FBCN), API 676 (FBE/FBEI), NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 (FBFS systems) — a combination that removes the need for additional suppliers across fire-fighting and process scope. Just 52 km separate Linhares from the pulp-and-paper cluster of Aracruz — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. FB Bombas serves Linhares with a complete aftermarket package for FB pumps — factory spare parts, preventive maintenance, vibration troubleshooting (ISO 10816 analysis), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing and replacement of a normalized pump on the existing ASME B73.1 baseplate. The óleos, licor negro, água branca and óleo térmico profile observed in Linhares maps to a precise set of FB series: high viscosity → FBE/FBEI; water and low viscosity → FBCN; heat transfer → FBOT; fire protection → FBFS.

Technical solutions

The pump-and-motor set shipped to Linhares undergoes bench hydraulic testing and G2.5 dynamic balancing (ISO 21940), with a traceable report. The papel-celulose cluster near Linhares brings a technical agenda of liquor circulation, white water, low-to-medium consistency stock pumps — a reference FB Bombas uses as a benchmark for initial sizing and series selection. Linhares: single cartridge mechanical seal (Plan 11/13) for general service, upgradable to dual when the fluid requires secondary containment — a configuration FB Bombas uses as initial reference; refinement depends on risk class and applicable environmental regulation. The lubrificação, circulação de licor and recalque de água branca set accounts for a large share of industrial demand in Linhares; FB Bombas keeps documented history of analogous applications for sizing benchmarks. In Linhares, materials such as AISI 316 or for chloride resistance in marine atmosphere answer the requirements of óleos, licor negro and água branca — a combination that drives service life of casing, impeller, shaft and shaft sleeve, refined via corrosion analysis using removal rates (mpy). For the technical profile observed in Linhares, FB Bombas application engineering recommends FBEI and FBCN+FBOT as a starting point for sizing, subject to refinement per Q×H curve, available NPSH and actual fluid temperature. In viscous fluid services in Linhares, the FBE works where centrifugals lose efficiency: gear volumetric efficiency improves with viscosity, covering up to 100,000 SSU and 350 °C with a heating jacket — the typical case of licor negro e água branca. The design counterpart is mandatory — a discharge line protected by a relief valve, because positive displacement does not tolerate blockage.

Why FB Bombas

Fluid-roster complexity in Linhares is medium — moderate fluid roster — concentration in a few main technical categories. Linhares ranks among the 10 largest cities in the state at relevant industrial scale — a feature that enters the sizing of the service strategy. Typical seasonality of the papel-celulose cluster (annual maintenance shutdowns concentrate demand into predictable windows) directly impacts supply scheduling and PMs in Linhares. The demand profile in Linhares reflects very high industrial concentration — territory for multi-customer technical-visit campaigns. The economic base of Linhares confirms the profile: industry accounted for 41% of municipal value added (IBGE, 2021), and 2023 GDP totaled R$ 10 billion — a scale that sustains recurring demand for process pumps, utilities and installed-fleet replacement. Typical fluids handled in Linhares (óleos, licor negro and água branca) require careful selection of seal and coating materials — a central variable in pump sizing. Cities adjacent to Linhares belong to recognized industrial clusters, creating a regional demand ecosystem where spare parts and technical visits can be optimized through joint campaigns. Typical use cases identified for Linhares: series FBEI for lubrificação and series FBCN+FBOT for circulação de licor and recalque de água branca. The papel-celulose cluster near Linhares brings applications such as white/black liquor circulation, recovery-boiler feed and low-to-medium consistency stock pumping — a repertoire FB Bombas serves with dedicated series and field-validated materials. Linhares, among the 10 most populous cities in ES, is a regional benchmark of economic activity, offers a continuous pipeline of technical opportunities — from retrofit to greenfield. celulose operations in Linhares demand continuous pumping of process fluids, with preventive-maintenance windows aligned to plant scheduled outages.

Logistics & support

Typical transit time to Linhares: 48-72h, with possible technical stop — the window used in FB Bombas' standard commercial commitment. Beyond the main route, Linhares is accessible via BR-262 and BR-101 — options that provide redundancy in case of blockages or restricted operating windows. The main logistics axis between Cabreúva-SP and Linhares is BR-262 (via BR-381 Fernão Dias até MG), totaling 851 km — a route that sets the default delivery time for finished equipment. Technical-service coverage for Linhares involves technical visits scheduled in advance, optimizing the specialized team's travel. For large sets (skids, motors above 200 hp) destined to Linhares, transport uses platform trailers with escort when required by gauge. Dispatch from the Cabreúva-SP factory to Linhares occurs after bench hydraulic testing and Data Book verification — mandatory steps in FB's quality control.

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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 Linhares 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 Linhares and the entire Espírito Santo 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 Linhares — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.

Frequently Asked Questions about Linhares

How is pump sizing performed?

Send flow, differential pressure, working temperature and fluid viscosity: with these four data points FB engineering calculates the right model, also validating available NPSH, operating regime and material compatibility. The service is free of charge for customers in Linhares.

Do FBCN pumps follow ASME B73.1 dimensional compliance?

Yes. The FBCN series complies with ASME B73.1 (North American standard for horizontal end-suction process centrifugal pumps) — which enables retrofit on existing baseplates in Linhares plants, whoever manufactured the installed unit, provided the dimension designation matches. Shaft dimensions, suction/discharge flanges, casing feet and impeller centerline follow the standard: the complete FBCN pump goes in and piping and baseplate stay put.

Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Linhares?

It does. FB Bombas' technical training program for operators and maintainers in Linhares covers: characteristic-curve reading and sizing, cavitation identified via NPSH, mechanical-seal troubleshooting, laser alignment, vibration analyzed per ISO 10816 and preventive maintenance (PM) practice, including bearing and wear-ring replacement. Location and format are flexible — customer plant or the Cabreúva/SP factory, in person or hybrid.

What types of pumps does FB Bombas manufacture?

FB Bombas manufactures four 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.

Does FB Bombas serve cities neighboring Linhares?

Yes. FB Bombas serves the entire metropolitan region and microregions neighboring Linhares with the same technical support and logistics structure. This regional reach allows serving industrial plants distributed across multiple cities in a coordinated way.

Does FB Bombas serve fire protection systems?

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.

What is the warranty on FB pumps?

Every FB pump leaves the factory with a warranty against manufacturing defects, under the terms detailed in the commercial proposal. The condition is that installation, operation and maintenance respect the manual's parameters and the sizing defined by engineering. For details on your project in Linhares, talk to our technical team.

Up to what temperature can FB Bombas pumps operate?

Maximum temperature depends on the series: FBE and FBEI operate up to 350°C with heating jacket and special sealing; FBOT operates up to 350°C in thermal oil circuits; FBCN operates up to 260°C with proper materials and sealing. Correct sizing of sealing and materials is essential for safe operation.

Does the FBOT series serve thermal oil applications in Linhares?

Yes. FBOT is FB Bombas’ specific centrifugal pump for thermal oil circuits, operating at elevated temperatures with fluids like Therminol, Dowtherm and similar. Material and sealing selection is done according to the maximum operating temperature and type of thermal oil.

Does FB Bombas offer FAT and SAT support for projects in Linhares?

Yes. The FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) is executed on the factory bench in Cabreúva/SP, with hydraulic test, characteristic-curve measurement (Q × H), hydraulic efficiency, NPSHr and ISO 10816 vibration — witnessed by customer inspection when specified. For projects in Linhares, the SAT (Site Acceptance Test) is supported by application engineering during commissioning, with startup checklist, laser alignment and baseline vibration-signature capture.

Regional Presence

Industrial Hub

Linhares Industrial Hub

Linhares is recognized as an important industrial hub in the region, with emphasis on celulose and cacau. FB Bombas offers specialized service for local industries.

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