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FB Bombas industrial facility in Cabreúva-SP, Brazil
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Gear & Centrifugal Pumps in Tubarão

Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Tubarão and region — factory 612km away.

Nationwide Service
612km 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

FB Bombas serves Tubarão/SC with industrial pumps manufactured in Cabreúva-SP since 1944. For cerâmica, FBE, FBOT series cover the local technical range. Logistics distance: 603 km. Typical critical-parts lead time: 48-72h. Compliant with API 610/676, ASME B73.1, ANSI/HI 14.6 and Petrobras CRCC.

Local technical content

Industrial Pumps in Tubarão — Santa Catarina

Local context

Service to Tubarão is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt (603 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support. FB Bombas serves Tubarão with a complete aftermarket package — original spare parts, preventive maintenance, vibration troubleshooting (ISO 10816 analysis), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing and retrofit of global-manufacturer pumps on the ASME B73.1 baseplate. Within IBGE mesoregion Sul Catarinense, Tubarão shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. The road network BR-116, BR-101 and BR-282, with BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt as the main axis, defines response time for critical-part shipments and technical visits to Tubarão. In Tubarão, cerâmica projects find their technical fit in the FB Bombas FBOT series. FBOT pumps for furnace heating and ceramic processes requiring precise temperature control. Typical pre-sizing: High temperature, Continuous operation, Extreme durability. Only 177 km from the port cluster of Itajai, Tubarão benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. Tubarão's productive fabric is dominated by cerâmica and carvão — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors. Typical fluids in Tubarão's industrial operations include barbotina and água — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. In Tubarão/SC, FB Bombas serves cerâmica projects with the FBOT 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).

Technical solutions

Lead time for critical parts to Tubarão is typically 48-72h — a function of distance (603 km) and the available road modal. In Tubarão, ASME B73.1 for horizontal normalized centrifugal pumps and ANSI/HI 14.6 for hydraulic testing — consolidated market standard are the applicable references — easing approval at commissioning and during technical audits. Tubarão: alimentação de prensas. This application mix is covered by the recommended FB series, with case-by-case fine tuning. Tubarão: barbotina and água suggest materials such as AISI 316 or Duplex 2205 for chloride resistance in marine atmosphere — a choice impacting both durability and cost of the pump-and-motor set. The portuario cluster near Tubarão brings a technical agenda of bunker fuel oil (BPF), seawater for cooling and liquid bulk movement — a reference FB Bombas uses as a benchmark for initial sizing and series selection. Technical fit in Tubarão points to FBOT as the series suitable for typical local operations — a baseline recommendation; the final specification depends on the specific process parameters.

Why FB Bombas

In Tubarão, very high industrial concentration — territory for multi-customer technical-visit campaigns — a characteristic that sizes FB's commercial strategy: application-engineering coverage, visit cadence and depth of consignment stock. Tubarão belongs to the set of cities with relevant industrial scale in the state — an input that defines commercial priority and relationship type (one-shot, annual program, master agreement). In Tubarão, portuario-cluster seasonality manifests as continuous flow with seasonality tied to agricultural harvests (bulk) and fuel supply — information FB Bombas uses to schedule plant capacity and ready-to-ship inventory. In Tubarão, balanced logistics — freight is a contained fraction of equipment cost — a variable entering the decision between CIF/FOB freight, order consolidation and contractual delivery window. cerâmica operations in Tubarão demand continuous pumping of process fluids, with preventive-maintenance windows aligned to plant scheduled outages. Industrial operations in Tubarão face winter with possible frost — application engineering specifies casing heaters during long shutdowns and attention to the pour point of viscous fluids — environmental variables that enter FB's supply scope (motor IP protection, external epoxy paint, casing heater). Typical fluids handled in Tubarão (barbotina and água) require careful selection of seal and coating materials — a central variable in pump sizing. Typical use cases identified for Tubarão: series FBOT for alimentação de prensas. The portuario cluster near Tubarão brings applications such as bunker (BPF fuel oil), marine cooling water and liquid-bulk discharge — a repertoire FB Bombas serves with dedicated series and field-validated materials.

Logistics & support

The main logistics axis between Cabreúva-SP and Tubarão is BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt, totaling 603 km — a route that sets the default delivery time for finished equipment. Typical transit time to Tubarão: 24-48h via federal highways — the window used in FB Bombas' standard commercial commitment. Technical-service coverage for Tubarão involves planned technical visits with 1-2 day mobilization window — direct coordination with the customer. Beyond the main route, Tubarão is accessible via BR-116, BR-101 and BR-282 — options that provide redundancy in case of blockages or restricted operating windows. Before shipment to Tubarão, each piece of equipment undergoes dimensional inspection, hydraulic testing and document verification per ANSI/HI 14.6.

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FB engineers serve Tubarão with a formal technical proposal: curve-based sizing, materials, NPSH, field conditions and lead time. Response within 1 business day for complete projects.

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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 Tubarão 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 Tubarão 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
2,400 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

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Neighboring cities served in the same region

FB Bombas serves Tubarão and neighboring municipalities with the same technical team — optimized visits and supply in joint campaigns.

Cerâmica plants served in other regions

Beyond Tubarão, FB Bombas supplies the FBOT series for cerâmica plants across multiple Brazilian cities — shared technical repertoire, field-validated materials and traceable Data Book on every project.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tubarão

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.

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 Tubarão.

Yes. Correct sizing is the main lever for energy efficiency — an oversized or undersized pump wastes energy. FB Bombas engineering calculates the optimal operating point considering the actual process conditions in Tubarão, optimizing the flow/pressure/power ratio.

The FB Bombas rotating set is balanced per ISO 21940 G2.5 (a balancing grade equivalent to API 610 requirements for heavy-duty service) — required for critical projects in Tubarão with continuous regime, plants with online vibration monitoring or applications with high cost of unplanned downtime. For machines running above 3,600 RPM or with rotating mass over 50 kg, balancing is performed on two planes with a piezoelectric sensor.

Yes. FB Bombas offers technical training for operations and maintenance teams in Tubarão, 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 offers retrofit of existing installations, including seal upgrades, replacement of worn components, adaptation for new fluids and hydraulic performance improvement. The assessment is based on a technical report of the current installation.

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 Tubarão and all of Brazil.

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.

Sizing is performed by FB Bombas’ application engineering team based on four key variables: desired flow, differential pressure, working temperature and fluid viscosity. Additional data such as available NPSH, operating cycle and fluid chemical compatibility are also considered. The service is free of charge for customers in Tubarão.

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