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FB Bombas industrial facility in Cabreúva-SP, Brazil
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Gear & Centrifugal Pumps in Caarapó

Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Caarapó and region — factory 797km away. Technical response within 24h.

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797km 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.

Technical summary

In Caarapó, Mato Grosso do Sul, FB Bombas offers FBE+FBEI, FBCN+FBOT series sized for sucroalcooleiro. In-house factory in Cabreúva-SP (791 km), direct technical service from engineering and 72-96h logistics lead time for critical parts. Standards: API 610/676 and ASME B73.1.

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Industrial Pumps in Caarapó — Mato Grosso do Sul

Local context

FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Caarapó, Mato Grosso do Sul, with the FBE series applied to the sucroalcooleiro sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and certification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. Caarapó is served by the BR-262 (via Bauru-SP) axis and also by highways BR-262, BR-163 and BR-267 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. Just 46 km separate Caarapó from the sugar-and-ethanol cluster of Dourados — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. In Caarapó, FB Bombas serves projects with in-house application engineering: system-curve analysis, NPSH balance (available vs required), series selection (FBE / FBCN / FBOT / FBEI / FBFS) and API 682 sealing plan. FB Bombas aftermarket support in Caarapó covers technical service, spare parts with traceable Data Book, scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and full overhaul on a factory bench with certified FAT. The melaço, óleos lubrificantes, caldo de cana and vinhaça profile observed in Caarapó maps to a precise set of FB series: high viscosity → FBE/FBEI; water and low viscosity → FBCN; heat transfer → FBOT; fire protection → FBFS. In Caarapó, Sucroalcooleiro and Soja 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. CRCC Petrobras certification valid in MS qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to Caarapó in refining and petrochemical operations, with FBE (API 676) and FBCN (ASME B73.1) series and materials specified per NACE MR0175 for sour service with H2S. For the dominant sucroalcooleiro sector in Caarapó, FB Bombas offers the FBE series — FBE external gear pumps for transfer of molasses, ethanol, lubricating oils and viscous fluids in sugarcane mills. Typical specification: Ideal for molasses and honey, Operation with crystallized products, Easy cleaning. Cabreúva-SP → Caarapó (791 km via BR-262 (via Bauru-SP)): origin of FB manufacturing since 1944, with vertical integration on a single site — CNC machining, assembly hydraulic bench and ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — every unit ships with a traceable Data Book.

Technical solutions

For the technical profile observed in Caarapó, FB Bombas application engineering recommends FBE+FBEI and FBCN+FBOT as a starting point for sizing, subject to refinement per Q×H curve, available NPSH and actual fluid temperature. Caarapó: 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. Recommended FB series meet ASME B73.1 for horizontal normalized centrifugal pumps — consolidated market standard, ensuring interchangeability and test traceability for operations in Caarapó. For melaço, óleos lubrificantes and caldo de cana in Caarapó, the baseline is cast iron with proper coating or stainless steels when the fluid requires — FB engineering tunes from immersion tests, field history and iron/stainless/duplex compatibility within the local fluid classes. For Caarapó, FBCN centrifugal pumps with flow up to 2,200 m³/h, head up to 135 m and temperature up to 260°C (thermal oil via FBOT up to 350°C) is a starting specification — fine-tuning happens with the actual system curve (friction, available NPSH, headloss). Caarapó: transferência de melaço, dosagem de aditivos, circulação de caldo and destilação. This application mix is covered by the recommended FB series, with case-by-case fine tuning. The FB model for Caarapó: 72-96h logistics lead time, with the option to accelerate via air modal or alternative routing in operational emergencies.

Why FB Bombas

Caarapó: by affinity to the sucroalcooleiro cluster, concentrated harvest season (Apr-Nov) creates short maintenance windows and intense parts demand during milling — a variable that enters commercial planning. The economic profile of Caarapó is agro (41.7% of value added, IBGE 2021; 2023 GDP of R$ 2.6 billion): typical local demand runs from process water to viscous processing fluids, a spectrum covered by FBCN and FBE. At state scale, Caarapó belongs to the set of cities with relevant industrial scale in the state. Caarapó: high fluid complexity, diversified fluid roster — requires a broad catalogue of materials and sealing configurations. Caarapó: medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline — a variable influencing commercial strategy and service logistics. sucroalcooleiro operations in Caarapó demand continuous pumping of process fluids, with preventive-maintenance windows aligned to plant scheduled outages. Cities adjacent to Caarapó belong to recognized industrial clusters, creating a regional demand ecosystem where spare parts and technical visits can be optimized through joint campaigns. The sucroalcooleiro cluster near Caarapó brings applications such as juice circulation, molasses transfer, vinasse boost and thermal oil for evaporators — a repertoire FB Bombas serves with dedicated series and field-validated materials. Caarapó, among the 50 most populous cities in MS, maintains a relevant industrial base, offers a continuous pipeline of technical opportunities — from retrofit to greenfield. Typical fluids handled in Caarapó (melaço, óleos lubrificantes and caldo de cana) require careful selection of seal and coating materials — a central variable in pump sizing. Typical use cases identified for Caarapó: series FBE+FBEI for transferência de melaço and dosagem de aditivos and series FBCN+FBOT for circulação de caldo and destilação.

Logistics & support

The main logistics axis between Cabreúva-SP and Caarapó is BR-262 (via Bauru-SP), totaling 791 km — a route that sets the default delivery time for finished equipment. Technical-service coverage for Caarapó involves technical visits scheduled in advance, optimizing the specialized team's travel. For Caarapó, the recommended strategy for critical parts involves a minimum consignment stock at the plant — mechanical seal, bearings, wear ring — reducing MTTR during unplanned shutdowns. Beyond the main route, Caarapó is accessible via BR-262, BR-163 and BR-267 — options that provide redundancy in case of blockages or restricted operating windows. Typical transit time to Caarapó: 48-72h, with possible technical stop — the window used in FB Bombas' standard commercial commitment. Dispatch from the Cabreúva-SP factory to Caarapó 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.

Discover FB Bombas

Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Caarapó 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 Caarapó and the entire Mato Grosso do Sul 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
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

Sucroalcooleiro plants served in other regions

Beyond Caarapó, FB Bombas supplies the FBE series for sucroalcooleiro plants across multiple Brazilian cities — shared technical repertoire, field-validated materials and traceable Data Book on every project.

Frequently Asked Questions about Caarapó

What is the warranty on FB pumps?

FB pumps are supplied with a warranty against manufacturing defects according to the terms detailed in the commercial proposal. The warranty assumes installation, operation and maintenance within the parameters specified in the manual and sizing performed by engineering. Consult our technical team for specific details of your project in Caarapó.

For which applications does Caarapó typically demand gear pumps?

The local industrial profile concentrates demand on viscous fluid transfer — circulação de caldo e transferência de melaço em usinas. In these services, the FBE series delivers stable flow regardless of pressure and operates up to 350 °C with a heating jacket, covering from lubricating oils to asphalt and resins.

What is the maximum viscosity that FBE pumps can handle?

FBE external gear pumps can operate with fluids up to 100,000 SSU (approximately 22,000 cSt). For very high viscosities, rotation is reduced to maintain volumetric efficiency and component life. Engineering sizes each application in Caarapó according to the actual viscosity profile.

Are replacement parts available for customers in Caarapó?

There is. Full production in Cabreúva/SP guarantees factory replacement parts for all four series — planned shutdowns get short lead times and emergencies receive priority handling, which protects the total cost of ownership of the equipment installed in Caarapó.

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.

What type of mechanical seal do FB pumps use?

It depends on the service: fluid, temperature and operating pressure determine the configuration, which engineering defines. Available options are single seal, double seal (tandem or back-to-back), cartridge version and, in specific applications, packing glands. Hazardous fluids call for a double seal with barrier — that is the recommended option.

Does FB Bombas manufacture custom pumps?

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.

Up to what temperature can FB Bombas pumps operate?

Limits vary by series. FBE and FBEI: up to 350°C, provided a heating jacket and special sealing are used. FBOT: up to 350°C in thermal oil circuits. FBCN: up to 260°C, with materials and sealing suited to the service. Well-sized sealing and materials are a condition for safe operation in these ranges.

What types of pumps does FB Bombas manufacture?

Four families are manufactured in Cabreúva/SP: external gear FBE and internal gear FBEI for viscous fluids, standardized centrifugal FBCN for low-viscosity liquids and FBOT for thermal oil circuits up to 350 °C. Fire-fighting systems per NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 complete the line.

Do FBCN pumps follow ASME B73.1 dimensional compliance?

They do. The FBCN series dimensionally meets ASME B73.1, the North American standard for horizontal end-suction process centrifugal pumps. In practice, Caarapó plants originally equipped with KSB, Sulzer, Goulds or Flowserve achieve dimensional retrofit on already-installed baseplates: since shaft dimensions, suction/discharge flanges, casing feet and impeller centerline follow the same standard, only the rotating set is exchanged — piping and baseplate stay intact.

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