Technical summary
The FBE+FBEI gear-pump line is specified in Itabaiana, Paraíba for sucroalcooleiro — flow and pressure set by the actual system curve. Cabreúva-SP factory (2179 km), API 676 and direct technical service from FB engineering.


Typical fluids in Itabaiana's industrial operations include melaço, óleos lubrificantes, óleos comestíveis and caldo de cana — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. The IBGE classification places Itabaiana in the Agreste Paraibano mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. Logistically, the city connects to Cabreúva-SP via BR-101 (via PE), complemented by alternatives BR-101, BR-230 and BR-104 — a network that supports technical service within tight operational windows. Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Itabaiana, Paraíba with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 610 / API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers) and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. FB Bombas application engineering serves Itabaiana with custom technical sizing: system characteristic curve, available NPSH, in-service viscosity and mechanical-seal strategy (API Plan 11, 13, 52 or 53 by criticality). For Itabaiana, where sucroalcooleiro is the dominant calling, FB Bombas recommends the FBE series: FBE external gear pumps for transfer of molasses, ethanol, lubricating oils and viscous fluids in sugarcane mills. Technical window: Ideal for molasses and honey, Operation with crystallized products, Easy cleaning. For Itabaiana, FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing baseplates — FBCN centrifugal pumps follow ASME B73.1 normalization, dimensionally interchangeable with KSB, Sulzer, Goulds and other global manufacturers already installed in the plant. The port cluster of Cabo De Santo Agostinho is 112 km from Itabaiana, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. Itabaiana has sucroalcooleiro and alimentos as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 2179 km via BR-101 (via PE), FB Bombas delivers to Itabaiana industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.
Typical fluids in Itabaiana's industrial operations include melaço, óleos lubrificantes, óleos comestíveis and caldo de cana — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. The IBGE classification places Itabaiana in the Agreste Paraibano mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. Logistically, the city connects to Cabreúva-SP via BR-101 (via PE), complemented by alternatives BR-101, BR-230 and BR-104 — a network that supports technical service within tight operational windows. Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Itabaiana, Paraíba with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 610 / API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers) and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. FB Bombas application engineering serves Itabaiana with custom technical sizing: system characteristic curve, available NPSH, in-service viscosity and mechanical-seal strategy (API Plan 11, 13, 52 or 53 by criticality). For Itabaiana, where sucroalcooleiro is the dominant calling, FB Bombas recommends the FBE series: FBE external gear pumps for transfer of molasses, ethanol, lubricating oils and viscous fluids in sugarcane mills. Technical window: Ideal for molasses and honey, Operation with crystallized products, Easy cleaning. For Itabaiana, FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing baseplates — FBCN centrifugal pumps follow ASME B73.1 normalization, dimensionally interchangeable with KSB, Sulzer, Goulds and other global manufacturers already installed in the plant. The port cluster of Cabo De Santo Agostinho is 112 km from Itabaiana, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. Itabaiana has sucroalcooleiro and alimentos as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 2179 km via BR-101 (via PE), FB Bombas delivers to Itabaiana industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.

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The FBE+FBEI gear-pump line is specified in Itabaiana, Paraíba for sucroalcooleiro — flow and pressure set by the actual system curve. Cabreúva-SP factory (2179 km), API 676 and direct technical service from FB engineering.
Typical fluids in Itabaiana's industrial operations include melaço, óleos lubrificantes, óleos comestíveis and caldo de cana — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. The IBGE classification places Itabaiana in the Agreste Paraibano mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. Logistically, the city connects to Cabreúva-SP via BR-101 (via PE), complemented by alternatives BR-101, BR-230 and BR-104 — a network that supports technical service within tight operational windows. Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Itabaiana, Paraíba with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 610 / API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers) and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. FB Bombas application engineering serves Itabaiana with custom technical sizing: system characteristic curve, available NPSH, in-service viscosity and mechanical-seal strategy (API Plan 11, 13, 52 or 53 by criticality). For Itabaiana, where sucroalcooleiro is the dominant calling, FB Bombas recommends the FBE series: FBE external gear pumps for transfer of molasses, ethanol, lubricating oils and viscous fluids in sugarcane mills. Technical window: Ideal for molasses and honey, Operation with crystallized products, Easy cleaning. For Itabaiana, FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing baseplates — FBCN centrifugal pumps follow ASME B73.1 normalization, dimensionally interchangeable with KSB, Sulzer, Goulds and other global manufacturers already installed in the plant. The port cluster of Cabo De Santo Agostinho is 112 km from Itabaiana, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. Itabaiana has sucroalcooleiro and alimentos as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 2179 km via BR-101 (via PE), FB Bombas delivers to Itabaiana industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.
Technically, FBCN centrifugal pumps with flow up to 2,200 m³/h, head up to 138 m and temperature up to 260°C (thermal oil via FBOT up to 350°C) covers the typical range observed in Itabaiana, with margin for process variants (start-up, by-pass, upset conditions). For melaço, óleos lubrificantes and óleos comestíveis, the materials recommendation in Itabaiana converges on AISI 316 or for chloride resistance in marine atmosphere, a starting point adjustable based on field-observed corrosion. single cartridge mechanical seal (Plan 11/13) for general service, upgradable to dual when the fluid requires secondary containment is the initial sealing configuration for Itabaiana; secondary-plan adjustments and dual cartridges are considered based on fluid criticality and environmental requirement. In Itabaiana, FBE+FBEI and FBCN+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. The technical profile of the portuario cluster near Itabaiana involves bunker fuel oil (BPF), seawater for cooling and liquid bulk movement — information that guides preliminary sizing of FB series. Typical applications mapped for Itabaiana include transferência de melaço, dosagem de aditivos, transferência de óleos and circulação de caldo — each with its own requirements for NPSH, acceptable pulsation and start-up strategy. Before shipment to Itabaiana, each pump is tested on a hydraulic bench with ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — FB Bombas standard protocol.
Technically, Itabaiana shows high complexity in its fluid mix — diversified fluid roster — requires a broad catalogue of materials and sealing configurations. Itabaiana: belongs to the set of cities with relevant industrial scale in the state, a structural variable in the commercial offer. Observed seasonal pattern: continuous flow with seasonality tied to agricultural harvests (bulk) and fuel supply. Itabaiana follows the same rhythm as the nearby portuario cluster. Logistics-commercial aspect: logistics is a significant economic factor — order consolidation and integrated packages are recommended. Demand in Itabaiana is characterized by medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline, a typical regional pattern of the mesoregion. Working with melaço, óleos lubrificantes and óleos comestíveis in Itabaiana demands attention to viscosity at operating temperature, residual abrasiveness and chemical compatibility — criteria FB engineering applies on every project. Itabaiana among the 50 most populous cities in PB, maintains a relevant industrial base — a scale that translates into regular demand for rotating equipment. In Itabaiana, fire-pump sets (electric, diesel or electric+diesel) follow NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 — supplied through FBFS. In Itabaiana, series FBE+FBEI for transferência de melaço and dosagem de aditivos and series FBCN+FBOT for circulação de caldo and destilação — a combination that covers the typical local industrial demand. In Itabaiana, sucroalcooleiro plants concentrate recurring demand for centrifugal pumps for utilities and positive-displacement pumps for viscous fluids. Due to proximity to the portuario cluster, Itabaiana shares a technical agenda with bunker (BPF fuel oil), marine cooling water and liquid-bulk discharge — a direct path to series and materials selection.
Itabaiana receives equipment within 72h to 7 days, depending on modal and dry season counted from dispatch at the Cabreúva-SP factory. Itabaiana sits in a region where alternative modals (cabotage, emergency air) are considered in situations of operational urgency. Itabaiana: technical service is organized as technical visits planned as a mission — concentrated agenda to cover multiple plants in a single trip — the model FB Bombas uses to ensure support without overloading operations. Federal highways BR-101, BR-230 and BR-104 make up the access network to Itabaiana, offering routing flexibility for equipment cargo. Cabreúva-SP to Itabaiana: 2179 km via BR-101 (via PE), a consolidated corridor with carriers qualified by FB Bombas for heavy-equipment cargo. Before shipment to Itabaiana, each piece of equipment undergoes dimensional inspection, hydraulic testing and document verification.
Technical inquiry for the FBE series in Itabaiana: real-curve sizing, material recommendation and sealing configuration. Direct service from the FB team.
Talk to engineeringFor 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.

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

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

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

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Regional service from Itabaiana — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.
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.
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 Itabaiana.
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.
The FB line covers a wide range: mineral and synthetic oils, asphalt (CAP), BPF fuel oils, petroleum derivatives, molasses, resins, viscous chemical and hydraulic products (FBE series); raw and treated water, process fluids, industrial effluents (FBCN series); thermal oil at elevated temperatures (FBOT series). Each application is sized according to fluid viscosity, temperature and chemical compatibility.
Mechanical seal configuration is defined by engineering according to the fluid, temperature and operating pressure. Options include single seals, double seals (tandem or back-to-back), cartridge seals and packing glands for specific applications. For hazardous fluids, double seals with barrier are recommended.
Yes. Every FB Bombas pump delivered to Itabaiana 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.
For critical parts (mechanical seal, impeller, shaft, wear ring, bearings) during a plant shutdown in Itabaiana, FB Bombas runs an emergency flow: pre-invoicing, priority dispatch and alternative modal (express road or air transport depending on distance and criticality). Typical lead time varies by region, with a window negotiable case by case. For customers with an installed base and scheduled PM, part of the stock can be kept on consignment at the plant.
FB Bombas has been manufacturing industrial pumps since 1944, with over 82 years of continuous experience. The factory in Cabreúva/SP operates with engineering, manufacturing and testing under one roof, ensuring total quality control on every unit supplied to Itabaiana and all of Brazil.
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 Itabaiana. 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.
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.
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