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Gear & Centrifugal Pumps in Araraquara

Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Araraquara and region — factory 197km away. Technical response within 24h.

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197km 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

Araraquara, São Paulo is FB Bombas territory: FBE+FBEI, FBCN+FBOT series for Polo Sucroalcooleiro de Araraquara, vertically integrated manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (200 km), API 676/ASME B73.1 compliance and Petrobras CRCC. Typical lead time: 24-48h.

Local technical content

Pumps for Sugar and Ethanol Mills in Araraquara

Local context

FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Araraquara, São Paulo, with the FBE series applied to the sucroalcooleiro 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. Araraquara requires pumping of melaço, óleos lubrificantes, caldo de cana and vinhaça, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. For Araraquara, where sucroalcooleiro is the dominant calling, FB Bombas recommends the FBE series: FBE external gear pumps for transfer of molasses, ethanol, lubricating oils and viscous fluids in sugarcane mills. Technical window: Ideal for molasses and honey, Operation with crystallized products, Easy cleaning. In Araraquara, Sucroalcooleiro and Laranja 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. The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Araraquara, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. FB Bombas technical service in Araraquara covers centrifugal- and gear-pump sizing, commissioning support, assisted startup and operator training — a scope that spans the full technical-supply cycle. FB Bombas serves Araraquara with a complete aftermarket package for FB pumps — factory spare parts, preventive maintenance, vibration troubleshooting (ISO 10816 analysis), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing and replacement of a normalized pump on the existing ASME B73.1 baseplate. Araraquara is served by the SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) axis and also by highways SP-300, SP-021, SP-330, BR-116 and BR-374 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. Araraquara sits 62 km from the sugar-and-ethanol cluster centered in Jaboticabal, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. For the Araraquara, São Paulo market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with certified hydraulic tests, ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. Service to Araraquara is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) (200 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.

Technical solutions

For the technical profile observed in Araraquara, FB Bombas application engineering recommends FBE+FBEI and FBCN+FBOT as a starting point for sizing, subject to refinement per Q×H curve, available NPSH and actual fluid temperature. The technical profile of the sucroalcooleiro cluster near Araraquara involves sugarcane juice, vinasse, molasses and thermal oil for evaporators — 24/7 operation during harvest — information that guides preliminary sizing of FB series. In Araraquara, the sealing strategy starts at single cartridge mechanical seal (Plan 11/13) for general service, upgradable to dual when the fluid requires secondary containment — combined with API 682 plan selection (Plan 11/13/52/53/62) and specific commissioning care. For melaço, óleos lubrificantes and caldo de cana in Araraquara, the baseline is cast iron with proper coating or stainless steels when the fluid requires — FB engineering tunes from immersion tests, field history and iron/stainless/duplex compatibility within the local fluid classes. 100% of pumps bound for Araraquara pass through the Cabreúva-SP hydraulic bench — acceptance testing with multi-point curve readings and G2.5 dynamic balancing. In Araraquara, transferência de melaço, dosagem de aditivos, circulação de caldo and destilação form the typical-use portfolio — guiding series selection, sealing configuration and internal coating according to fluid abrasiveness or aggressiveness. In Araraquara, 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) — this range covers most of the Q×H diagram operated in the field; off-envelope points are handled with custom selection (trimmed impeller, larger motor, double-suction when applicable). Technical-and-commercial support for Araraquara is covered from Cabreúva-SP, with typical lead time for critical parts of 24-48h via dedicated carrier.

Why FB Bombas

Typical seasonality of the sucroalcooleiro cluster (concentrated harvest season (Apr-Nov) creates short maintenance windows and intense parts demand during milling) directly impacts supply scheduling and PMs in Araraquara. Economically, delivery to Araraquara brings favorable logistics — reduced freight enables small and medium-sized projects. By IBGE's breakdown, Araraquara adds up a GDP of R$ 14.7 billion (2023) with industrial share of 20.9% in value added (2021) — a market where FB serves from process circuits to water and HVAC infrastructure. The demand profile in Araraquara reflects very high industrial concentration — territory for multi-customer technical-visit campaigns. Araraquara belongs to the set of cities with relevant industrial scale in the state — a feature that enters the sizing of the service strategy. Fluid-roster complexity in Araraquara is high — diversified fluid roster — requires a broad catalogue of materials and sealing configurations. In Araraquara, sucroalcooleiro accounts for a large share of the pumping load — combining utility lines (water, steam, compressed air) with dedicated process circuits. Araraquara, among the 50 most populous cities in SP, maintains a relevant industrial base, sustains a predictable B2B demand chain — an ideal profile for scheduled supply and multi-year replacement contracts. In Araraquara, near a sucroalcooleiro cluster, applications such as juice circulation, molasses transfer, vinasse boost and thermal oil for evaporators make up the operational agenda — each backed by technical references in the FBE/FBCN/FBOT catalogues. In Araraquara, melaço, óleos lubrificantes and caldo de cana form the typical fluid set — guiding both series selection (gear, centrifugal, thermal oil) and constructive detail (closed/open/semi-open impeller). In Araraquara, engineered-to-order projects benefit from the FB combination: normalized baseline hydraulics + tailored customization (instrumentation, automation, special materials) with scope-defined lead time. For Araraquara, the FBFS line offers a complete fire-protection package: main pump, jockey, control panel NFPA 20 and diesel fuel tank — scope per NFPA 20. Araraquara shows cases like series FBE+FBEI for transferência de melaço and dosagem de aditivos and series FBCN+FBOT for circulação de caldo and destilação — a package FB Bombas addresses with real-curve sizing, material recommendation and dimensioned seal configuration.

Logistics & support

200 km separate the Cabreúva-SP factory from Araraquara via SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) — an axis sized for movement of pumps, skids and pump-and-motor sets. Alternative routing to Araraquara can use SP-300, SP-021, SP-330, BR-116 and BR-374, which helps in heavy-traffic situations or maintenance on specific roads. Equipment with above-conventional gauge bound for Araraquara is moved by road modal with dedicated route planning. The technical-service model in Araraquara is structured as in-person technical visits with rapid mobilization — Cabreúva → customer route in a few hours. Logistics lead time to Araraquara is 12-24h via direct road modal — variable with cargo type, season and specific optimizations. Before shipment to Araraquara, each piece of equipment undergoes dimensional inspection, hydraulic testing and document verification.

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FB engineers serve Araraquara with a formal technical proposal: curve-based sizing, materials, NPSH, field conditions and lead time. First engineering response within 1 business day; complete proposal within 3-5 business days.

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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 Araraquara 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 Araraquara 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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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

Sucroalcooleiro plants served in other regions

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Araraquara

Which FB pumps are used in sugar and ethanol mills in Araraquara?

In sugar and ethanol mills, the FBE series is used for molasses and final honey transfer due to high viscosity; FBCN serves juice, vinasse and imbibition water circulation; FBOT feeds thermal oil circuits that heat evaporators and vacuum pans. Selection depends on each stage of the production process.

What type of mechanical seal do FB pumps use?

Mechanical seal configuration is defined by engineering according to the fluid, temperature and operating pressure. Options include single seals, double seals (tandem or back-to-back), cartridge seals and packing glands for specific applications. For hazardous fluids, double seals with barrier are recommended.

What is the advantage of Araraquara being close to the FB Bombas factory?

The 200 km distance via SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) shortens everything: more economical freight, faster delivery and easier on-site technical visits for critical projects. During maintenance shutdowns, proximity to Cabreúva/SP cuts the time between the call and the part on site.

Are FB pumps easy to maintain?

Yes. The design of the FBE and FBCN lines favors direct access to wear-prone components — disassembly and inspection are done with conventional tools. The routine gets even simpler with detailed technical manuals and replacement parts supplied straight from the factory.

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

Yes, when the dimension designation matches. The FBCN series follows ASME B73.1 (North American dimensional standard for end-suction process pumps), which requires pumps of the same designation, from any source of supply, to be interchangeable as to mounting dimensions, suction and discharge nozzles, input shaft, baseplate and foundation bolt holes — in Araraquara plants this applies to the installed normalized fleet. FB Bombas supplies the complete pump, not loose parts: baseplate, piping and foundation stay, and a new FBCN goes in. Before supply, application engineering checks the duty point (Q×H), available NPSH and flange class — a matching designation alone does not guarantee hydraulic equivalence.

Which pump does FB recommend for water and utilities in Araraquara?

For water, condensate and low-viscosity fluids, the recommendation is the FBCN standardized centrifugal — 53 models with bench-tested curves and back-pull-out maintenance, which frees the rotating assembly without dismantling the piping. The exact model comes from the circuit’s flow × head pair.

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

Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer accredited in FINAME (BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency), which qualifies equipment supplied to Araraquara 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.

Is FB Bombas a national alternative to imported manufacturers in Araraquara?

Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, with a factory in Cabreúva/SP and a technical team for projects in Araraquara. The FBCN (centrifugal), FBE/FBEI (gear) and FBOT (thermal oil) series cover the same applications served by imported equipment — with advantages in lead time (no import), direct factory technical support, spare parts for FB pumps themselves and Portuguese-speaking application engineering. In a normalized centrifugal retrofit, ASME B73.1 requires that units of the same standard dimension designation, from any source of supply, be interchangeable as to mounting dimensions, suction and discharge nozzles, input shaft and foundation bolt holes.

What is the maximum viscosity that FBE pumps can handle?

FBE external gear pumps can operate with fluids up to 100,000 SSU (approximately 22,000 cSt). For very high viscosities, rotation is reduced to maintain volumetric efficiency and component life. Engineering sizes each application in Araraquara according to the actual viscosity profile.

Does the FBOT series serve thermal oil applications in Araraquara?

Yes. FBOT is FB Bombas’ specific centrifugal pump for thermal oil circuits, operating at elevated temperatures with fluids like Therminol, Dowtherm and similar. Material and sealing selection is done according to the maximum operating temperature and type of thermal oil.

Regional Presence

Industrial Hub

Araraquara Industrial Hub

Araraquara is recognized as an important industrial hub in the region, with emphasis on sucroalcooleiro and laranja. FB Bombas offers specialized service for local industries.

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