Technical summary
In São Carlos, Santa Catarina, FBEI (external gear) serves indústria de transformação with 12 sizes (1/8" to 6"), pressure up to 22 kgf/cm² and field-validated materials. Cabreúva-SP at 724 km, 72-96h logistics lead time.
FBE Gear Pumps
FBE Gear Pumps in São Carlos
Typical fluids in São Carlos's industrial operations include óleos industriais e fluidos de processo and água industrial — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. Membership in the Oeste Catarinense mesoregion (IBGE) places São Carlos 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. São Carlos 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. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving São Carlos, Santa Catarina, with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series applied to the indústria de transformação sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and qualification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. FB Bombas pumps installed in São Carlos, 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. Through 342-km proximity to the petrochemical cluster of Triunfo, São Carlos inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. Service to São Carlos is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt (724 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.
Nationwide Service
735km from factory
FBE Gear Pumps|Desde 1944
Typical fluids in São Carlos's industrial operations include óleos industriais e fluidos de processo and água industrial — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. Membership in the Oeste Catarinense mesoregion (IBGE) places São Carlos 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. São Carlos 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. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving São Carlos, Santa Catarina, with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series applied to the indústria de transformação sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and qualification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. FB Bombas pumps installed in São Carlos, 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. Through 342-km proximity to the petrochemical cluster of Triunfo, São Carlos inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. Service to São Carlos is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt (724 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
735km 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.
FBE Gear Pumps Industrial in São Carlos
Local context
Typical fluids in São Carlos's industrial operations include óleos industriais e fluidos de processo and água industrial — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. Membership in the Oeste Catarinense mesoregion (IBGE) places São Carlos 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. São Carlos 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. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving São Carlos, Santa Catarina, with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series applied to the indústria de transformação sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and qualification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. FB Bombas pumps installed in São Carlos, 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. Through 342-km proximity to the petrochemical cluster of Triunfo, São Carlos inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. Service to São Carlos is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt (724 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.
Technical solutions
For the industrial park of São Carlos, the FBE series answers the services kinetic hydraulics cannot cover: transfer with stable flow under fluctuating pressure, dosing proportional to speed and high-viscosity fluids — the typical case of óleos industriais e fluidos de processo. Sizing validates starting torque at the coldest condition of the year — the classic mistake that shears keys in undersized pumps. São Carlos typically calls for FBEI and FBCN — an initial recommendation based on local productFit, dominant industrial cluster and identified fluid profile; final technical approval is refined by application engineering. São Carlos: transferência em linhas de produção and utilidades de planta. This application mix is covered by the recommended FB series, with case-by-case fine tuning. For São Carlos, 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
In São Carlos, 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. The economic base of São Carlos confirms the profile: industry accounted for 31.3% of municipal value added (IBGE, 2021), and 2023 GDP totaled R$ 795 million — a scale that sustains recurring demand for process pumps, utilities and installed-fleet replacement. In São Carlos, medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline — a characteristic that sizes FB's commercial strategy: application-engineering coverage, visit cadence and depth of consignment stock. Working with óleos industriais e fluidos de processo and água industrial in São Carlos demands attention to viscosity at operating temperature, residual abrasiveness and chemical compatibility — criteria FB engineering applies on every project. In São Carlos, indústria de transformação plants concentrate recurring demand for centrifugal pumps for utilities and positive-displacement pumps for viscous fluids. Due to proximity to the petroquimico cluster, São Carlos shares a technical agenda with cracking, hydrocarbon transfer, fractionation tower recirculation and oily-water pumping — a direct path to series and materials selection.
Logistics & support
Logistics lead time to São Carlos is 48-72h, with possible technical stop — variable with cargo type, season and specific optimizations. 724 km separate the Cabreúva-SP factory from São Carlos via BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt — an axis sized for movement of pumps, skids and pump-and-motor sets. The factory-to-São Carlos logistics cycle begins with documented dispatch: invoice, packing list, test certificates and the equipment's technical manual.
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FB engineers serve São Carlos for the FBE series with a sized proposal — duty point, fluid, field conditions and supply lead time.
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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.
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.
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Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving São Carlos and all of Brazil
Own Manufacturing
Engineering, CNC machining and assembly — all integrated in our Cabreúva/SP factory.
Custom Projects
We size and build complete systems, ready for installation at your industrial plant.
Replacement Parts
We keep original parts in stock for all series, ensuring continuity of your operation.
Industrial Production
Production line with centrifugal and gear pumps assembled and tested in our manufacturing plant.
FB Bombas serves São Carlos 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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Four catalog series, fire-fighting systems and engineered-to-order — in-house manufacturing and hydrostatic testing on 100% of pumps
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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
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Present in the largest industrial projects in Brazil and Latin America
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Frequently Asked Questions about São Carlos
Do FBCN pumps follow ASME B73.1 dimensional compliance?
Do FBCN pumps follow ASME B73.1 dimensional compliance?
Yes. ASME B73.1 dimensional compliance — the North American standard for horizontal end-suction process centrifugal pumps — is a feature of the FBCN series and enables retrofit on existing baseplates in São Carlos plants, regardless of which brand occupied the base, provided the designation coincides. Shaft, suction/discharge flanges, casing feet and impeller centerline obey the standard, so the new pump takes the position without touching piping or baseplate.
How is pump sizing performed?
How is pump sizing performed?
Send flow, differential pressure, working temperature and fluid viscosity: with these four data points FB engineering calculates the right model, also validating available NPSH, operating regime and material compatibility. The service is free of charge for customers in São Carlos.
What is the advantage of buying from a national manufacturer like FB Bombas?
What is the advantage of buying from a national manufacturer like FB Bombas?
Manufacturing in Brazil since 1944, FB Bombas delivers shorter lead times — with no import dependency —, direct technical support from FB engineering, in-house manufactured replacement parts, local-currency pricing free of exchange rate exposure, and on-site service for projects in São Carlos and surrounding areas.
Does FB Bombas serve fire protection systems?
Does FB Bombas serve fire protection systems?
It does. FB pumps for stationary fire protection systems follow the NFPA standard (National Fire Protection Association) and ABNT's NBR 16704, requirements demanded in building and industrial projects that call for these certifications.
Are FB pumps delivered to São Carlos with a traceable Data Book?
Are FB pumps delivered to São Carlos with a traceable Data Book?
Yes. Every FB Bombas pump delivered to São Carlos 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.
Does FB Bombas serve cities neighboring São Carlos?
Does FB Bombas serve cities neighboring São Carlos?
Yes. The entire metropolitan region and the microregions around São Carlos 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.
What certifications does FB Bombas hold?
What certifications does FB Bombas hold?
Credentials include an active Petrobras CRCC, API 676 compliance on the FBE gear line, ASME B73.1 compliance on the FBCN centrifugal and adherence to NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 on fire-fighting systems. Technical documentation and data book accompany supplies upon requirement.
Does FB Bombas manufacture custom pumps?
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.
Is it possible to replace an imported pump with an FB Bombas pump?
Is it possible to replace an imported pump with an FB Bombas pump?
It is. From the data of the pump in operation (flow, pressure, viscosity, temperature), FB Bombas' application engineering proposes a technical equivalence — dimensional or functional — with one of our series. This replacement has already been done by many clients in São Carlos, with benefits in lead time, cost and local support.
What types of fluids can FB pumps handle?
What types of fluids can FB pumps handle?
Three fluid fronts are covered by the FB series. FBE: mineral and synthetic oils, asphalt (CAP), BPF fuel oils, petroleum derivatives, molasses, resins, viscous chemical and hydraulic products. FBCN: raw and treated water, process fluids and industrial effluents. FBOT: thermal oil at elevated temperatures. Fluid viscosity, temperature and chemical compatibility guide the sizing of every application.
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