Technical summary
In Catanduva, São Paulo, FBE+FBEI (external gear) serves Polo Sucroalcooleiro de Catanduva with 12 sizes (1/8" to 6"), pressure up to 22 kgf/cm² and field-validated materials. Cabreúva-SP at 307 km, 48-72h logistics lead time.


The fluid roster in Catanduva (melaço, óleos lubrificantes, óleos comestíveis and caldo de cana) demands attention to viscosity, operating temperature and chemical compatibility — variables that FB application engineering uses to recommend the proper series. FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Catanduva (SP) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For sucroalcooleiro — the dominant industrial calling of Catanduva — we recommend the FBE series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench. FB Bombas application engineering serves Catanduva 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). Within IBGE mesoregion São José do Rio Preto, Catanduva shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. Catanduva has sucroalcooleiro and alimentos as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. Industrial plants in Catanduva rely on FB Bombas spares held in scheduled stock: semi-open and open impellers, wear rings in various materials, dual cartridge seals API 682 Plan 53 and SKF/FAG bearings per the original spec. 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. Catanduva sits 45 km from the sugar-and-ethanol cluster centered in Olimpia, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. FB Bombas maintains in Catanduva the technical portfolio of CRCC Petrobras + API 610 + API 676 + ASME B73.1 — a regulatory base that spans refining, petrochemicals, mining, sanitation, food, pulp and paper, sugar-ethanol and steel. Sucroalcooleiro operations in Catanduva map to the FB Bombas FBE series. FBE external gear pumps for transfer of molasses, ethanol, lubricating oils and viscous fluids in sugarcane mills. Certified characteristic curve covers Ideal for molasses and honey, Operation with crystallized products, Easy cleaning. Service to Catanduva is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) (307 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.
The fluid roster in Catanduva (melaço, óleos lubrificantes, óleos comestíveis and caldo de cana) demands attention to viscosity, operating temperature and chemical compatibility — variables that FB application engineering uses to recommend the proper series. FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Catanduva (SP) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For sucroalcooleiro — the dominant industrial calling of Catanduva — we recommend the FBE series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench. FB Bombas application engineering serves Catanduva 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). Within IBGE mesoregion São José do Rio Preto, Catanduva shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. Catanduva has sucroalcooleiro and alimentos as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. Industrial plants in Catanduva rely on FB Bombas spares held in scheduled stock: semi-open and open impellers, wear rings in various materials, dual cartridge seals API 682 Plan 53 and SKF/FAG bearings per the original spec. 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. Catanduva sits 45 km from the sugar-and-ethanol cluster centered in Olimpia, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. FB Bombas maintains in Catanduva the technical portfolio of CRCC Petrobras + API 610 + API 676 + ASME B73.1 — a regulatory base that spans refining, petrochemicals, mining, sanitation, food, pulp and paper, sugar-ethanol and steel. Sucroalcooleiro operations in Catanduva map to the FB Bombas FBE series. FBE external gear pumps for transfer of molasses, ethanol, lubricating oils and viscous fluids in sugarcane mills. Certified characteristic curve covers Ideal for molasses and honey, Operation with crystallized products, Easy cleaning. Service to Catanduva is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) (307 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.

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In Catanduva, São Paulo, FBE+FBEI (external gear) serves Polo Sucroalcooleiro de Catanduva with 12 sizes (1/8" to 6"), pressure up to 22 kgf/cm² and field-validated materials. Cabreúva-SP at 307 km, 48-72h logistics lead time.
The fluid roster in Catanduva (melaço, óleos lubrificantes, óleos comestíveis and caldo de cana) demands attention to viscosity, operating temperature and chemical compatibility — variables that FB application engineering uses to recommend the proper series. FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Catanduva (SP) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For sucroalcooleiro — the dominant industrial calling of Catanduva — we recommend the FBE series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench. FB Bombas application engineering serves Catanduva 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). Within IBGE mesoregion São José do Rio Preto, Catanduva shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. Catanduva has sucroalcooleiro and alimentos as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. Industrial plants in Catanduva rely on FB Bombas spares held in scheduled stock: semi-open and open impellers, wear rings in various materials, dual cartridge seals API 682 Plan 53 and SKF/FAG bearings per the original spec. 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. Catanduva sits 45 km from the sugar-and-ethanol cluster centered in Olimpia, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. FB Bombas maintains in Catanduva the technical portfolio of CRCC Petrobras + API 610 + API 676 + ASME B73.1 — a regulatory base that spans refining, petrochemicals, mining, sanitation, food, pulp and paper, sugar-ethanol and steel. Sucroalcooleiro operations in Catanduva map to the FB Bombas FBE series. FBE external gear pumps for transfer of molasses, ethanol, lubricating oils and viscous fluids in sugarcane mills. Certified characteristic curve covers Ideal for molasses and honey, Operation with crystallized products, Easy cleaning. Service to Catanduva is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) (307 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.
Technically, FBCN centrifugal pumps with flow up to 2,200 m³/h, head up to 138 m and temperature up to 260°C (thermal oil via FBOT up to 350°C) covers the typical range observed in Catanduva, with margin for process variants (start-up, by-pass, upset conditions). Material selection for melaço, óleos lubrificantes and óleos comestíveis in Catanduva 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. For Catanduva, FB delivery includes conformance certificates against ASME B73.1 for horizontal normalized centrifugal pumps — consolidated market standard — documentation typically required during commissioning audits and qualification processes. Technical fit in Catanduva points to FBE+FBEI and FBCN+FBOT as the series suitable for typical local operations — a baseline recommendation; the final specification depends on the specific process parameters. The technical profile of the sucroalcooleiro cluster near Catanduva involves sugarcane juice, vinasse, molasses and thermal oil for evaporators — 24/7 operation during harvest — information that guides preliminary sizing of FB series. Typical applications mapped for Catanduva include transferência de melaço, dosagem de aditivos, transferência de óleos and circulação de caldo — each with its own requirements for NPSH, acceptable pulsation and start-up strategy. Recommended sealing for the operation profile in Catanduva is single cartridge mechanical seal (Plan 11/13) for general service, upgradable to dual when the fluid requires secondary containment — a choice that affects MTBF and maintenance procedure. 100% of pumps bound for Catanduva pass through the Cabreúva-SP hydraulic bench — acceptance testing with multi-point curve readings and G2.5 dynamic balancing.
The high fluid-complexity profile in Catanduva (diversified fluid roster — requires a broad catalogue of materials and sealing configurations) shapes FB's technical strategy: standardization versus case-by-case customization. Catanduva shows a high industrial density — multiple plants in a small radius, meaningful cumulative demand pattern, a structural factor that modulates predictability of recurring revenue and the viable contract type (spot, annual, multi-year). balanced logistics — freight is a contained fraction of equipment cost is the logistics-economic scenario of Catanduva, reflected in pricing, typical payment terms and warranty sizing. By the has a specific regional profile, with industrial demand sized to its scale profile, Catanduva ranks as a relevant market in FB's commercial plan with regular technical coverage. Long-term support for Catanduva: serial-number traceability, active technical database and capability to manufacture replacement parts even for older generations of FB series. sucroalcooleiro cluster near Catanduva imposes a concentrated harvest season (Apr-Nov) creates short maintenance windows and intense parts demand during milling pace — syncing equipment purchases, PM contracting and regional technical-team mobilization. The fluid catalogue in Catanduva (melaço, óleos lubrificantes and óleos comestíveis) demands case-by-case technical analysis: pour point, Saybolt viscosity at operating temperature, suspended solids and pH profile. For Catanduva, special solutions include ASME B73.1 dimensional retrofit with flange and footprint interchangeability, modular skids with integrated automation and mobile sets for decommissioning campaigns. The sucroalcooleiro cluster around Catanduva concentrates applications juice circulation, molasses transfer, vinasse boost and thermal oil for evaporators — a technical package where FB Bombas has commissioning, retrofit and long-term support history. Use cases in Catanduva (series FBE+FBEI for transferência de melaço and dosagem de aditivos and series FBCN+FBOT for circulação de caldo and destilação) follow the FB technical playbook with benchmarking against an analogous installed base in a comparable region. sucroalcooleiro plants in Catanduva sustain a continuous pipeline of technical demand — from scheduled replacement to ASME B73.1 dimensional retrofit replacing imported equipment. In Catanduva, FBFS fire-protection projects serve industrial buildings, commercial spaces and logistics warehouses with approval for state Fire Department and insurers.
Catanduva receives equipment within 24-48h via federal highways counted from dispatch at the Cabreúva-SP factory. Catanduva: technical service is organized as planned technical visits with 1-2 day mobilization window — direct coordination with the customer — the model FB Bombas uses to ensure support without overloading operations. Catanduva: transport of large skids and pump-motor sets is executed with platform trailers and indivisible-cargo logistics when applicable. Cabreúva-SP to Catanduva: 307 km via SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021), a consolidated corridor with carriers qualified by FB Bombas for heavy-equipment cargo. Federal highways SP-300, SP-021, SP-330, BR-116 and BR-374 make up the access network to Catanduva, offering routing flexibility for equipment cargo. Before shipment to Catanduva, each piece of equipment undergoes dimensional inspection, hydraulic testing and document verification.
Technical inquiry for the FBE series in Catanduva: real-curve sizing, material recommendation and sealing configuration. Direct service from the FB team.
Talk to engineeringFor 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.

Four differentiators that make FB Bombas the choice of leading Brazilian industries.
Technical support across all 27 Brazilian states, from inland regions to major industrial capitals.
Nationwide deliveries through partner carrier network with optimized lead times.
Technical team available for sizing, project work and after-sales support across any region.
Original parts in stock for all series, ensuring operational continuity with zero downtime.
Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Catanduva and all of Brazil

Engineering, CNC machining and assembly — all integrated in our Cabreúva/SP factory.

We size and build complete systems, ready for installation at your industrial plant.

We keep original parts in stock for all series, ensuring continuity of your operation.

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FB Bombas serves Catanduva 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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Brazilian sectors for which FB Bombas sizes equipment — complete technical guides per application.
Regional service from Catanduva — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.
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.
FB Bombas manufactures three major lines: FBE (external gear) for viscous fluids, FBEI (internal gear) for lubricating fluids, FBCN (normalized centrifugal) for water and low-viscosity fluids, and FBOT (specific centrifugal) for thermal oil circuits. We also serve fire protection systems in compliance with NFPA and NBR 16704.
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.
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 Catanduva according to the actual viscosity profile.
Yes. FB Bombas serves the entire metropolitan region and microregions neighboring Catanduva with the same technical support and logistics structure. This regional reach allows serving industrial plants distributed across multiple cities in a coordinated way.
Yes. FB Bombas’ application engineering analyzes the installed pump specifications (flow, pressure, viscosity, temperature) and proposes dimensional or functional technical equivalence with one of our series. Many clients in Catanduva have already made this replacement with gains in lead time, cost and local support.
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.
Service to Catanduva is handled directly by the FB Bombas team at the Cabreúva/SP factory — no intermediaries, no resellers. That means direct contact with application engineering for sizing, technical quotes returned within 24h and original spare parts supplied without distributor markup. On-site technical visits to Catanduva are planned based on project criticality.
Lead time depends on the chosen series, construction materials and stock availability. For standard configuration pumps, lead times are shorter; for special or custom constructions, the schedule is informed in the technical proposal. Logistics for Catanduva is handled by our regular road operator.
Yes. FB Bombas application engineering supports ISO 10816 vibration analysis (velocity RMS in mm/s) for diagnosing misalignment, imbalance, bearing defects and cavitation on pumps installed in Catanduva. The service includes baseline capture at startup, spectral comparison during PM campaigns, and intervention recommendations (re-balancing, bearing replacement, laser alignment) before vibration exceeds the standard’s zone D.
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