Technical summary
For viscous fluids in local industry (Álvares Machado, São Paulo), FB application engineering recommends FBEI as a starting point. API 676 compliance, vertically integrated manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP, 48-72h lead time.
FBE Gear Pumps
FBE Gear Pumps in Álvares Machado
FB Bombas serves Álvares Machado from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Álvares Machado, São Paulo, with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series applied to the local industry 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. Through 149-km proximity to the pulp-and-paper cluster of Tres Lagoas, Álvares Machado inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. Under the IBGE Presidente Prudente mesoregion grouping, Álvares Machado shares per-capita GDP, workforce profile and environmental-licensing patterns with adjacent cities — macroeconomic variables that reinforce predictability of local B2B demand. FB Bombas application engineering owns technical specification in Álvares Machado — from customer data sheet to the final Data Book delivered with the pump, through application review, FAT on the hydraulic bench and on-site SAT support. Logistically, the city connects to Cabreúva-SP via SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021), complemented by alternatives SP-300, SP-021, SP-330, BR-116 and BR-374 — a network that supports technical service within tight operational windows. In Álvares Machado, óleos industriais and água industrial 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).
Nationwide Service
471km from factory
FBE Gear Pumps|Desde 1944
FB Bombas serves Álvares Machado from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Álvares Machado, São Paulo, with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series applied to the local industry 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. Through 149-km proximity to the pulp-and-paper cluster of Tres Lagoas, Álvares Machado inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. Under the IBGE Presidente Prudente mesoregion grouping, Álvares Machado shares per-capita GDP, workforce profile and environmental-licensing patterns with adjacent cities — macroeconomic variables that reinforce predictability of local B2B demand. FB Bombas application engineering owns technical specification in Álvares Machado — from customer data sheet to the final Data Book delivered with the pump, through application review, FAT on the hydraulic bench and on-site SAT support. Logistically, the city connects to Cabreúva-SP via SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021), complemented by alternatives SP-300, SP-021, SP-330, BR-116 and BR-374 — a network that supports technical service within tight operational windows. In Álvares Machado, óleos industriais and água industrial 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).
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
471km 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 Álvares Machado
Local context
FB Bombas serves Álvares Machado from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Álvares Machado, São Paulo, with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series applied to the local industry 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. Through 149-km proximity to the pulp-and-paper cluster of Tres Lagoas, Álvares Machado inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. Under the IBGE Presidente Prudente mesoregion grouping, Álvares Machado shares per-capita GDP, workforce profile and environmental-licensing patterns with adjacent cities — macroeconomic variables that reinforce predictability of local B2B demand. FB Bombas application engineering owns technical specification in Álvares Machado — from customer data sheet to the final Data Book delivered with the pump, through application review, FAT on the hydraulic bench and on-site SAT support. Logistically, the city connects to Cabreúva-SP via SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021), complemented by alternatives SP-300, SP-021, SP-330, BR-116 and BR-374 — a network that supports technical service within tight operational windows. In Álvares Machado, óleos industriais and água industrial 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).
Technical solutions
100% of pumps bound for Álvares Machado pass through the Cabreúva-SP hydraulic bench — acceptance testing with multi-point curve readings and G2.5 dynamic balancing. Material selection for óleos industriais and água industrial in Álvares Machado considers cast iron with proper coating or stainless steels when the fluid requires — a specification FB Bombas details on a matweb sheet after fluid chemical analysis. In Álvares Machado, FBEI and FBCN cover the technical range observed in the field — from primary transfer and circulation to replacing an installed pump carrying the same ASME B73.1 dimensional designation. Gear pump selection for Álvares Machado starts with viscosity at the real pumping temperature — not the 40 °C catalog figure — the typical case of óleos e água industrial. 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.
Why FB Bombas
The low fluid-complexity profile in Álvares Machado (lean fluid roster — technical operation focused on few main vectors) shapes FB's technical strategy: standardization versus case-by-case customization. The economic fabric of Álvares Machado is diversified: services lead, but industry holds 19.8% of municipal value added (IBGE, 2021), over a 2023 GDP of R$ 860 million — real demand for both process pumps and building utilities and sanitation. Álvares Machado 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). Álvares Machado: óleos industriais and água industrial. Each fluid defines a distinct set of pump requirements — flow, available NPSH, sealing strategy. white/black liquor circulation, recovery-boiler feed and low-to-medium consistency stock pumping: this is the typical application set around the papel-celulose cluster in which Álvares Machado sits. For Álvares Machado, series FBEI for transferência geral and series FBCN for utilidades — initial reference for technical discussion with application engineering.
Logistics & support
For Álvares Machado, 24-48h via federal highways is the standard contractual transit window — compressible via emergency air modal for critical parts, on specific demand. Cabreúva-SP → Álvares Machado via SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) (466 km): a corridor with regular FB freight history, supporting indivisible loads and sets with escort when the gauge demands. For Álvares Machado, 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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Technical inquiry for the FBE series in Álvares Machado: real-curve sizing, material recommendation and sealing configuration. Direct service from the FB team.
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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 Álvares Machado 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 Álvares Machado and the entire São Paulo 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Álvares Machado
What is the warranty on FB pumps?
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 Álvares Machado.
Are FB pumps delivered to Álvares Machado with a traceable Data Book?
Are FB pumps delivered to Álvares Machado with a traceable Data Book?
Yes. Every FB Bombas pump delivered to Álvares Machado 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.
What types of pumps does FB Bombas manufacture?
What types of pumps does FB Bombas manufacture?
The portfolio covers four in-house series: FBE (external gear) for viscous fluids, FBEI (internal gear) for low-pulsation services, FBCN (standardized centrifugal) for water and light fluids and FBOT (dedicated centrifugal) for thermal oil — plus complete fire-fighting systems per NFPA 20 and NBR 16704.
How is pump sizing performed?
How is pump sizing performed?
Application engineering starts from four variables — flow, differential pressure, temperature and viscosity — and refines with available NPSH, duty cycle and chemical compatibility. The study is free for customers in Álvares Machado and results in the exact model recommendation, not a generic family.
Up to what temperature can FB Bombas pumps operate?
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.
Can FB Bombas pumps be financed via BNDES / FINAME in Álvares Machado?
Can FB Bombas pumps be financed via BNDES / FINAME in Álvares Machado?
Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer accredited in FINAME (BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency), which qualifies equipment supplied to Álvares Machado 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.
Does FB Bombas serve Álvares Machado?
Does FB Bombas serve Álvares Machado?
Yes, we do. Supply for Álvares Machado ships directly from the factory in Cabreúva/SP and includes engineering support, spare parts for all four series and free sizing — critical projects may receive an on-site technical visit.
Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Álvares Machado?
Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Álvares Machado?
It does. FB Bombas' technical training program for operators and maintainers in Álvares Machado covers: characteristic-curve reading and sizing, cavitation identified via NPSH, mechanical-seal troubleshooting, laser alignment, vibration analyzed per ISO 10816 and preventive maintenance (PM) practice, including bearing and wear-ring replacement. Location and format are flexible — customer plant or the Cabreúva/SP factory, in person or hybrid.
How do I contact FB Bombas’ technical team?
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.
Are replacement parts available for customers in Álvares Machado?
Are replacement parts available for customers in Álvares Machado?
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.
Need gear or centrifugal pumps in Álvares Machado?
Fill out the form and our technical team will contact you to size the ideal pump — gear (FBE/FBEI) or centrifugal (FBCN/FBOT).
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