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FB Bombas industrial facility in Cabreúva-SP, Brazil
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FBE Gear Pumps

FBE Gear Pumps in Pinhalzinho

In Pinhalzinho, óleos comestíveis, água de processo 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 Pinhalzinho, Santa Catarina, FB Bombas serves alimentos projects with the FBCN series — dedicated application engineering for sizing against the actual system curve, CRCC Petrobras certification and technical compliance with API 610 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). CRCC Petrobras certification valid in SC qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to Pinhalzinho in refining and petrochemical operations, with FBE and FBCN series compliant with API 610 / API 676 and materials specified per NACE MR0175 for sour service with H2S. FB Bombas application engineering serves Pinhalzinho 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). Just 359 km separate Pinhalzinho from the pulp-and-paper cluster of Ortigueira — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. In Pinhalzinho, Alimentos and Suínos 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. Pinhalzinho is served by the BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt axis and also by highways BR-116, BR-101 and BR-282 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. For the dominant alimentos sector in Pinhalzinho, FB Bombas offers the FBCN series — FBCN centrifugal pumps with sanitary materials for food processing, process water and utilities. Typical specification: 316L stainless steel available, Easy sanitization, Sanitary mechanical seal. Service to Pinhalzinho is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt (708 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.

Nationwide Service
718km 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

For viscous fluids in alimentos (Pinhalzinho, Santa Catarina), FB application engineering recommends FBEI as a starting point. API 676 compliance, vertically integrated manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP, 72-96h lead time.

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FBE Gear Pumps Industrial in Pinhalzinho

Local context

In Pinhalzinho, óleos comestíveis, água de processo 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 Pinhalzinho, Santa Catarina, FB Bombas serves alimentos projects with the FBCN series — dedicated application engineering for sizing against the actual system curve, CRCC Petrobras certification and technical compliance with API 610 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). CRCC Petrobras certification valid in SC qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to Pinhalzinho in refining and petrochemical operations, with FBE and FBCN series compliant with API 610 / API 676 and materials specified per NACE MR0175 for sour service with H2S. FB Bombas application engineering serves Pinhalzinho 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). Just 359 km separate Pinhalzinho from the pulp-and-paper cluster of Ortigueira — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. In Pinhalzinho, Alimentos and Suínos 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. Pinhalzinho is served by the BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt axis and also by highways BR-116, BR-101 and BR-282 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. For the dominant alimentos sector in Pinhalzinho, FB Bombas offers the FBCN series — FBCN centrifugal pumps with sanitary materials for food processing, process water and utilities. Typical specification: 316L stainless steel available, Easy sanitization, Sanitary mechanical seal. Service to Pinhalzinho is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt (708 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.

Technical solutions

Pinhalzinho: 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. Sitting in the technical context of a papel-celulose cluster, Pinhalzinho benefits from accumulated learning around liquor circulation, white water, low-to-medium consistency stock pumps. FBEI and FBOT: this is the set of FB series with initial technical fit for Pinhalzinho, respecting fluid characteristics and the regional operating regime. Typical applications mapped for Pinhalzinho include transferência de óleos, pasteurização and limpeza CIP — each with its own requirements for NPSH, acceptable pulsation and start-up strategy. In Pinhalzinho, materials such as cast iron with proper coating or stainless steels when the fluid requires answer the requirements of óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico — a combination that drives service life of casing, impeller, shaft and shaft sleeve, refined via corrosion analysis using removal rates (mpy). For Pinhalzinho, the FB protocol includes hydrostatic test at 1.5× design pressure, performance run and ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — all documented in the Data Book.

Why FB Bombas

Pinhalzinho: medium fluid complexity, moderate fluid roster — concentration in a few main technical categories. Pinhalzinho: medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline — a variable influencing commercial strategy and service logistics. At state scale, Pinhalzinho has a specific regional profile, with industrial demand sized to its scale. Pinhalzinho: by affinity to the papel-celulose cluster, annual maintenance shutdowns concentrate demand into predictable windows — a variable that enters commercial planning. Working with óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico in Pinhalzinho demands attention to viscosity at operating temperature, residual abrasiveness and chemical compatibility — criteria FB engineering applies on every project. In Pinhalzinho, fire-pump sets (electric, diesel or electric+diesel) follow NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 — supplied through FBFS. In Pinhalzinho, series FBEI for transferência de óleos and series FBOT for pasteurização and limpeza CIP — a combination that covers the typical local industrial demand. Due to proximity to the papel-celulose cluster, Pinhalzinho shares a technical agenda with white/black liquor circulation, recovery-boiler feed and low-to-medium consistency stock pumping — a direct path to series and materials selection. In Pinhalzinho, alimentos plants concentrate recurring demand for centrifugal pumps for utilities and positive-displacement pumps for viscous fluids.

Logistics & support

For Pinhalzinho, 48-72h, with possible technical stop is the standard contractual transit window — compressible via emergency air modal for critical parts, on specific demand. The BR-116, BR-101 and BR-282 mesh provides logistics redundancy for Pinhalzinho — when one route is restricted (rains, construction, accidents), delivery is rerouted without compromising the critical lead time. Cabreúva-SP → Pinhalzinho via BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt (708 km): a corridor with regular FB freight history, supporting indivisible loads and sets with escort when the gauge demands. For Pinhalzinho, FB service follows the technical visits scheduled in advance, optimizing the specialized team's travel model — application engineers conduct pre-scheduled visits while remote support via documentation and phone covers point queries. For Pinhalzinho, FB dispatch is preceded by: hydrostatic test at 1.5× design pressure, performance run with curve points, G2.5 dynamic balancing and Data Book closure — all traceable by serial number.

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FB engineers serve Pinhalzinho for the FBE series with a sized proposal — duty point, fluid, field conditions and supply lead time.

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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

Four differentiators that make FB Bombas the choice of leading Brazilian industries.

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 parts in stock for all series, ensuring operational continuity with zero downtime.

Discover FB Bombas

Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Pinhalzinho 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 Pinhalzinho 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
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 Pinhalzinho — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinhalzinho

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.

Yes. Since FB Bombas manufactures entirely in Cabreúva/SP, replacement parts for the FBE, FBEI, FBCN and FBOT series are available directly from the factory, with short lead times for scheduled stops and priority service for emergencies. This significantly reduces total cost of ownership.

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 Pinhalzinho.

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 Pinhalzinho. 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. FB Bombas offers technical training for operations and maintenance teams in Pinhalzinho, with modules on: sizing and reading the characteristic curve, identifying cavitation through NPSH, mechanical-seal troubleshooting, laser alignment, ISO 10816 vibration analysis and PM (preventive maintenance) practice with bearing and wear-ring replacement. Training can be delivered at the customer plant or at the Cabreúva/SP factory, in person or hybrid.

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 250°C with proper materials and sealing. Correct sizing of sealing and materials is essential for safe operation.

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

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.

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 Pinhalzinho and all of Brazil.

Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer accredited in FINAME (BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency), which qualifies equipment supplied to Pinhalzinho for BNDES Finame financing lines (Industrial Working Capital, Modernization, Capital Goods) with preferential conditions for national industry. The commercial team provides the product FINAME code on the technical proposal for inclusion in the customer financial plan.

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