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FBE Gear Pumps

FBE Gear Pumps in Mafra

In Mafra, água branca 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). In Mafra, 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. Membership in the Norte Catarinense mesoregion (IBGE) places Mafra 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. Mafra has madeira and papel as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. The BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt corridor combined with highways BR-116, BR-101 and BR-282 composes the freight mesh to Mafra — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. FB Bombas pumps installed in Mafra, Santa Catarina meet CRCC Petrobras qualification, ASME B73.1 (centrifugal) and API 676 (gear) compliance — credentials FB has sustained as a Brazilian manufacturer since 1944. FB Bombas maintains an installed base in Mafra with a structure of spare parts (impeller, shaft, wear ring, cartridge mechanical seal, bearings) and scheduled preventive maintenance, with direct supply from the Cabreúva-SP factory. Through 70-km proximity to the refining cluster of Araucaria, Mafra inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. Mafra, Santa Catarina is territory where FB Bombas operates as a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer with 82 years of continuous operation. For the madeira industrial profile dominating the region, we offer the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series with CRCC Petrobras qualification, API 676 compliance and ASME B73.1 normalization (API 610 engineered-to-order projects) — basis for retrofit in plants with global manufacturers already installed. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 412 km via BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt, FB Bombas delivers to Mafra industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.

Nationwide Service
423km 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 Mafra, Santa Catarina, FBE (external gear) serves madeira with 12 sizes (1/8" to 6"), pressure up to 22 kgf/cm² and field-validated materials. Cabreúva-SP at 412 km, 48-72h logistics lead time.

Local technical content

FBE Gear Pumps Industrial in Mafra

Local context

In Mafra, água branca 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). In Mafra, 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. Membership in the Norte Catarinense mesoregion (IBGE) places Mafra 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. Mafra has madeira and papel as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. The BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt corridor combined with highways BR-116, BR-101 and BR-282 composes the freight mesh to Mafra — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. FB Bombas pumps installed in Mafra, Santa Catarina meet CRCC Petrobras qualification, ASME B73.1 (centrifugal) and API 676 (gear) compliance — credentials FB has sustained as a Brazilian manufacturer since 1944. FB Bombas maintains an installed base in Mafra with a structure of spare parts (impeller, shaft, wear ring, cartridge mechanical seal, bearings) and scheduled preventive maintenance, with direct supply from the Cabreúva-SP factory. Through 70-km proximity to the refining cluster of Araucaria, Mafra inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. Mafra, Santa Catarina is territory where FB Bombas operates as a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer with 82 years of continuous operation. For the madeira industrial profile dominating the region, we offer the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series with CRCC Petrobras qualification, API 676 compliance and ASME B73.1 normalization (API 610 engineered-to-order projects) — basis for retrofit in plants with global manufacturers already installed. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 412 km via BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt, FB Bombas delivers to Mafra industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.

Technical solutions

Gear pump selection for Mafra starts with viscosity at the real pumping temperature — not the 40 °C catalog figure — the typical case of polpa, água branca e óleo térmico. With that data, engineering defines speed (flow is proportional), bushing materials and the thermal arrangement: jacketed body for cold starts and a seal compatible with the hot fluid. For água branca and óleo térmico, the materials recommendation in Mafra converges on cast iron with proper coating or stainless steels when the fluid requires, a starting point adjustable based on field-observed corrosion. dual cartridge mechanical seal (API 682 Plan 53A/53B) for hazardous or high-temperature fluids is the initial sealing configuration for Mafra; secondary-plan adjustments and dual cartridges are considered based on fluid criticality and environmental requirement. Technically, 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) covers the typical range observed in Mafra, with margin for process variants (start-up, by-pass, upset conditions). FBCN+FBOT: this is the set of FB series with initial technical fit for Mafra, respecting fluid characteristics and the regional operating regime. In Mafra, circulação de polpa and cilindros aquecidos form the typical-use portfolio — guiding series selection, sealing configuration and internal coating according to fluid abrasiveness or aggressiveness. Mafra receives equipment after hydraulic testing and ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — traceable report attached to the Data Book.

Why FB Bombas

The low fluid-complexity profile in Mafra (lean fluid roster — technical operation focused on few main vectors) shapes FB's technical strategy: standardization versus case-by-case customization. By the belongs to the set of cities with relevant industrial scale in the state profile, Mafra ranks as a relevant market in FB's commercial plan with regular technical coverage. Mafra shows a medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline pattern, a structural factor that modulates predictability of recurring revenue and the viable contract type (spot, annual, multi-year). With a GDP of R$ 3.3 billion (IBGE, 2023) and industry accounting for 22.9% of value added (2021), Mafra combines productive plants with a strong services sector — the typical mix demanding utility centrifugals and process pumps in parallel. refino cluster near Mafra 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. Mafra: água branca and óleo térmico. Each fluid defines a distinct set of pump requirements — flow, available NPSH, sealing strategy. Being among the 50 most populous cities in SC, maintains a relevant industrial base, Mafra presents volume and application diversity that justify FB Bombas' structured service. For Mafra, series FBCN+FBOT for circulação de polpa and cilindros aquecidos — initial reference for technical discussion with application engineering. crude transfer, distillation-tower circulation, charge pumps for reactors and movement of derivatives: this is the typical application set around the refino cluster in which Mafra sits. The FBFS line serves Mafra with fire-protection systems compliant with NFPA 20, NBR 16704 and NBR 10897, in electric, diesel and hybrid configurations. Mafra has madeira as its main industrial-pump application front — from primary transfer to internal circulation in process equipment.

Logistics & support

24-48h via federal highways: this is the typical delivery interval Cabreúva-SP → Mafra, based on a consolidated road route and FB-qualified logistics operators. The BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt corridor (412 km) is the logistics spine for FB deliveries to Mafra — a factor entering FOB pricing and the commissioning lead-time curve. The service structure for Mafra is sized as planned technical visits with 1-2 day mobilization window — direct coordination with the customer, with escalation to additional visits in cases of commissioning, troubleshooting or complex retrofit. BR-116, BR-101 and BR-282 broaden FB's transport flexibility to Mafra — useful in tight-window PM campaigns or for cargo whose gauge requires routes with specific bridges/curves. Mafra can operate with consigned PM kits (seal + bearing + gaskets) — an approach that reduces interruption during point shutdowns and simplifies industrial inventory management. The factory-to-Mafra dispatch includes technical packaging (impact protection, moisture sealing), multilingual documentation (PT/EN/ES when required) and approved-carrier tracking.

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For projects with FBE pumps in Mafra, talk to FB application engineering: viscosity analysis, available NPSH, seal materials and operating regime — technical response within 24-48 business hours.

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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 Mafra 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 Mafra and the entire Santa Catarina 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 Mafra — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mafra

What is the warranty on FB pumps?

Coverage against manufacturing defects accompanies the supply of FB pumps — the full terms appear in the commercial proposal. It holds as long as installation, operation and maintenance follow what the manual specifies and the sizing performed by engineering. Our technical team clarifies the specific conditions of your project in Mafra.

Are FB pumps easy to maintain?

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.

Are replacement parts available for customers in Mafra?

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 Mafra.

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

Yes. As a Brazilian manufacturer accredited in FINAME — the BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency —, FB Bombas qualifies equipment supplied to Mafra for BNDES Finame financing lines (Industrial Working Capital, Modernization, Capital Goods), with preferential conditions for national industry. On the technical proposal, the commercial team includes the product's FINAME code to enter the customer's financial plan.

Is the FBCN dimensionally compatible with normalized pumps already installed in Mafra?

It is compatible when the dimension designation is the same. ASME B73.1 (North American dimensional standard for end-suction process pumps), adopted in the FBCN series, defines an envelope common to the whole normalized fleet operating in Mafra plants, whoever manufactured the installed unit. In a typical retrofit, baseplate, suction/discharge piping and foundations are preserved, and FB Bombas supplies the complete new pump — not loose parts for third-party equipment. The dimensional and hydraulic gap analysis is executed by application engineering before supplying.

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 is the emergency spare-parts lead time to Mafra?

When there is a plant shutdown in Mafra, FB Bombas triggers an emergency flow dedicated to critical parts (mechanical seal, impeller, shaft, wear ring, bearings): the order gets pre-invoicing, dispatch is prioritized and the modal can change — express road or air, decided by distance and criticality. The region defines the typical lead time, with a window negotiable for each case. For those with an installed base and scheduled PM, there is the option of consigning part of the stock at the plant.

Does FB Bombas support ISO 10816 vibration analysis for predictive maintenance in Mafra?

Yes. On pumps installed in Mafra, FB Bombas application engineering applies ISO 10816 (velocity RMS in mm/s) to diagnose misalignment, imbalance, bearing defects and cavitation. The scope covers baseline captured at startup, spectral comparison throughout PM campaigns and recommendation of interventions — re-balancing, bearing replacement, laser alignment — before the machine reaches the standard's zone D.

Does FB Bombas perform on-site technical visits in Mafra?

Yes. For projects in Mafra, on-site technical visits by application engineers can be scheduled for process data collection, diagnosis of existing installations and commissioning support. Geographic proximity makes this operation agile and recurring.

Does FB Bombas serve cities neighboring Mafra?

Yes. The entire metropolitan region and the microregions around Mafra receive from FB Bombas the same technical support and logistics structure. With this regional reach, industrial plants spread across several cities are served in a coordinated manner.

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