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FBE Gear Pumps

FBE Gear Pumps in São Caitano

São Caitano requires pumping of óleos industriais and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. For São Caitano, FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing baseplates — the FBCN centrifugal follows ASME B73.1, whose dimension designation is common to the entire installed normalized fleet, whoever the original manufacturer was. In São Caitano, Pernambuco, FB Bombas serves local industry projects with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series — dedicated application engineering for sizing against the actual system curve, CRCC Petrobras certification and technical compliance with ASME B73.1 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). The IBGE classification places São Caitano in the Agreste Pernambucano mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. Just 135 km separate São Caitano from the port cluster of Ipojuca — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. São Caitano is served by the BR-101 (via AL) axis and also by highways BR-101, BR-232 and BR-116 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 2027 km via BR-101 (via AL), FB Bombas delivers to São Caitano industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.

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2016km 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 São Caitano, Pernambuco for local industry — flow and pressure set by the actual system curve. Cabreúva-SP factory (2027 km), API 676 and direct technical service from FB engineering.

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FBE Gear Pumps Industrial in São Caitano

Local context

São Caitano requires pumping of óleos industriais and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. For São Caitano, FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing baseplates — the FBCN centrifugal follows ASME B73.1, whose dimension designation is common to the entire installed normalized fleet, whoever the original manufacturer was. In São Caitano, Pernambuco, FB Bombas serves local industry projects with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series — dedicated application engineering for sizing against the actual system curve, CRCC Petrobras certification and technical compliance with ASME B73.1 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). The IBGE classification places São Caitano in the Agreste Pernambucano mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. Just 135 km separate São Caitano from the port cluster of Ipojuca — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. São Caitano is served by the BR-101 (via AL) axis and also by highways BR-101, BR-232 and BR-116 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 2027 km via BR-101 (via AL), FB Bombas delivers to São Caitano industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.

Technical solutions

In viscous fluid services in São Caitano, 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 óleos e água industrial. The design counterpart is mandatory — a discharge line protected by a relief valve, because positive displacement does not tolerate blockage. FBEI and FBCN: this is the set of FB series with initial technical fit for São Caitano, respecting fluid characteristics and the regional operating regime. Material selection for óleos industriais and água industrial in São Caitano 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. Before shipment to São Caitano, each pump is tested on a hydraulic bench with ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — FB Bombas standard protocol.

Why FB Bombas

In São Caitano, the low complexity index in the fluid mix sets lean fluid roster — technical operation focused on few main vectors — a factor adjusting both technical-spec depth and materials-catalogue scope. São Caitano has a services-oriented economy (36% of value added, IBGE 2021; 2023 GDP of R$ 576 million) — in this profile, typical projects involve centrifugals for utilities, reservoirs and fire networks, with the FBCN as the reference series. In São Caitano, high industrial density — multiple plants in a small radius, meaningful cumulative demand — a characteristic that sizes FB's commercial strategy: application-engineering coverage, visit cadence and depth of consignment stock. In São Caitano, óleos industriais and água industrial form the typical fluid set — guiding both series selection (gear, centrifugal, thermal oil) and constructive detail (closed/open/semi-open impeller). In São Caitano, near a portuario cluster, applications such as bunker (BPF fuel oil), marine cooling water and liquid-bulk discharge make up the operational agenda — each backed by technical references in the FBE/FBCN/FBOT catalogues. São Caitano shows cases like series FBEI for transferência geral and series FBCN for utilidades — a package FB Bombas addresses with real-curve sizing, material recommendation and dimensioned seal configuration.

Logistics & support

São Caitano receives equipment within 72h to 7 days, depending on modal and dry season counted from dispatch at the Cabreúva-SP factory. Cabreúva-SP to São Caitano: 2027 km via BR-101 (via AL), a consolidated corridor with carriers qualified by FB Bombas for heavy-equipment cargo. Before shipment to São Caitano, each piece of equipment undergoes dimensional inspection, hydraulic testing and document verification.

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Technical inquiry for the FBE series in São Caitano: real-curve sizing, material recommendation and sealing configuration. Direct service from the FB team.

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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 São Caitano 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 São Caitano and the entire Pernambuco 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 São Caitano — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.

Frequently Asked Questions about São Caitano

How do I contact FB Bombas’ technical team?

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.

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.

Are replacement parts available for customers in São Caitano?

Yes — with a structural advantage: since the FBE, FBEI, FBCN and FBOT series are manufactured entirely in Brazil, parts ship from the factory itself in Cabreúva/SP, with short lead times for planned shutdowns and priority handling for emergencies. The direct effect is a lower total cost of ownership.

How to request a pump quote for São Caitano?

Three paths lead to a quote: the website form, WhatsApp +55 11 97287-4837 and the email comercial@fbbombas.com.br. With the application data in hand (fluid, flow, pressure, temperature), the technical team returns a proposal already sized for your scenario in São Caitano.

Up to what temperature can FB Bombas pumps operate?

Each series has its thermal limit: with heating jacket and special sealing, FBE and FBEI reach 350°C; FBOT hits the same 350°C in thermal oil circuits; FBCN goes up to 260°C when fitted with proper materials and sealing. Safe operation requires correctly sized sealing and materials.

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.

Can FB Bombas pumps be financed via BNDES / FINAME in São Caitano?

They can. FB Bombas' accreditation in FINAME (the BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency), as a Brazilian manufacturer, makes equipment destined for São Caitano eligible for the BNDES Finame lines — Industrial Working Capital, Modernization and Capital Goods —, which offer preferential conditions for national industry. The product's FINAME code is provided by the commercial team on the technical proposal, ready to compose the customer's financial plan.

What is the balancing grade of FB pumps for critical projects in São Caitano?

ISO 21940 G2.5 is the grade applied to the rotating set of FB Bombas pumps — direct equivalence with what API 610 asks for heavy-duty service. Critical projects in São Caitano depend on this standard: continuous-regime operation, online vibration monitoring at the plant or high cost tied to unplanned downtime. When rotation exceeds 3,600 RPM or rotating mass goes over 50 kg, two-plane balancing is executed using a piezoelectric sensor.

Does FB Bombas retrofit older pumps?

It does. FB Bombas' retrofit service for existing installations encompasses updated seals, replaced worn components, adjustment to new fluids and improved hydraulic performance. To evaluate each case, the reference is the technical report on the current installation.

Are FB pumps delivered to São Caitano with a traceable Data Book?

Yes. A complete technical Data Book accompanies each FB Bombas pump that reaches São Caitano: hydraulic test certificate, material certificates (stainless steel, duplex and ductile cast iron per spec), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing report, characteristic curve measured on the test bench, API 682 mechanical-seal data sheets, operation and maintenance manual and as-built drawings. The unit serial number traces all this documentation.

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