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Gear & Centrifugal Pumps in Cravinhos

Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Cravinhos and region — factory 222km away. Technical response within 24h.

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222km 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

In Cravinhos, São Paulo, FB Bombas offers FBE+FBEI, FBCN+FBOT series sized for sucroalcooleiro. In-house factory in Cabreúva-SP (227 km), direct technical service from engineering and 24-48h logistics lead time for critical parts. Standards: API 676 and ASME B73.1; API 610 on engineered-to-order projects.

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Industrial Pumps in Cravinhos — São Paulo

Local context

Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Cravinhos, São Paulo with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers), API 610 engineered-to-order projects and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. Under the IBGE Ribeirão Preto mesoregion grouping, Cravinhos shares per-capita GDP, workforce profile and environmental-licensing patterns with adjacent cities — macroeconomic variables that reinforce predictability of local B2B demand. The fluid roster in Cravinhos (melaço, óleos lubrificantes, óleos hidráulicos and fluidos de corte) demands attention to viscosity, operating temperature and chemical compatibility — variables that FB application engineering uses to recommend the proper series. FB Bombas application engineering serves Cravinhos 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). Sucroalcooleiro operations in Cravinhos 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. Cravinhos 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. FB Bombas maintains an installed base in Cravinhos with a structure of spare parts (impeller, shaft, wear ring, cartridge mechanical seal, bearings) and scheduled preventive maintenance, with direct supply from the Cabreúva-SP factory. The sugar-and-ethanol cluster of Ribeirao Preto is 21 km from Cravinhos, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. Cravinhos has sucroalcooleiro and metalurgia as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. Service to Cravinhos is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) (227 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.

Technical solutions

In Cravinhos, FBE+FBEI and FBCN+FBOT 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. Cravinhos: transferência de melaço, dosagem de aditivos, hidráulica industrial and circulação de caldo. This application mix is covered by the recommended FB series, with case-by-case fine tuning. In Cravinhos, 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). Recommended sealing for the operation profile in Cravinhos 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. Sitting in the technical context of a sucroalcooleiro cluster, Cravinhos benefits from accumulated learning around sugarcane juice, vinasse, molasses and thermal oil for evaporators — 24/7 operation during harvest. In Cravinhos, materials such as cast iron with proper coating or stainless steels when the fluid requires answer the requirements of melaço, óleos lubrificantes and óleos hidráulicos — a combination that drives service life of casing, impeller, shaft and shaft sleeve, refined via corrosion analysis using removal rates (mpy). Technical-and-commercial support for Cravinhos is covered from Cabreúva-SP, with typical lead time for critical parts of 24-48h via dedicated carrier.

Why FB Bombas

In Cravinhos, 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. In Cravinhos, sucroalcooleiro-cluster seasonality manifests as concentrated harvest season (Apr-Nov) creates short maintenance windows and intense parts demand during milling — information FB Bombas uses to schedule plant capacity and ready-to-ship inventory. Cravinhos has a specific regional profile, with industrial demand sized to its scale — an input that defines commercial priority and relationship type (one-shot, annual program, master agreement). The economic fabric of Cravinhos is diversified: services lead, but industry holds 32.2% of municipal value added (IBGE, 2021), over a 2023 GDP of R$ 2.4 billion — real demand for both process pumps and building utilities and sanitation. In Cravinhos, the high complexity index in the fluid mix sets diversified fluid roster — requires a broad catalogue of materials and sealing configurations — a factor adjusting both technical-spec depth and materials-catalogue scope. sucroalcooleiro plants in Cravinhos sustain a continuous pipeline of technical demand — from scheduled replacement to ASME B73.1 dimensional retrofit replacing imported equipment. The microregion around Cravinhos concentrates industrial plants with complementary technical demand — opening room for integrated supply, best-practice exchange and operational benchmarking. The sucroalcooleiro cluster around Cravinhos 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. The fluid catalogue in Cravinhos (melaço, óleos lubrificantes and óleos hidráulicos) demands case-by-case technical analysis: pour point, Saybolt viscosity at operating temperature, suspended solids and pH profile. For Cravinhos, special solutions include ASME B73.1 dimensional retrofit with flange and footprint interchangeability, modular skids with integrated automation and mobile sets for decommissioning campaigns. Use cases in Cravinhos (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.

Logistics & support

227 km separate the Cabreúva-SP factory from Cravinhos via SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) — an axis sized for movement of pumps, skids and pump-and-motor sets. Logistics lead time to Cravinhos is 12-24h via direct road modal — variable with cargo type, season and specific optimizations. The technical-service model in Cravinhos is structured as in-person technical visits with rapid mobilization — Cabreúva → customer route in a few hours. Equipment with above-conventional gauge bound for Cravinhos is moved by road modal with dedicated route planning. Alternative routing to Cravinhos can use SP-300, SP-021, SP-330, BR-116 and BR-374, which helps in heavy-traffic situations or maintenance on specific roads. The factory-to-Cravinhos logistics cycle begins with documented dispatch: invoice, packing list, test certificates and the equipment's technical manual.

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FB engineers serve Cravinhos 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 Cravinhos 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 Cravinhos 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 Cravinhos, 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 Cravinhos

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

Yes. As a Brazilian manufacturer accredited in FINAME — the BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency —, FB Bombas qualifies equipment supplied to Cravinhos for BNDES Finame financing lines (Industrial Working Capital, Modernization, Capital Goods), with preferential conditions for national industry. On the technical proposal, the commercial team includes the product's FINAME code to enter the customer's financial plan.

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 Cravinhos according to the actual viscosity profile.

Up to what temperature can FB Bombas pumps operate?

Limits vary by series. FBE and FBEI: up to 350°C, provided a heating jacket and special sealing are used. FBOT: up to 350°C in thermal oil circuits. FBCN: up to 260°C, with materials and sealing suited to the service. Well-sized sealing and materials are a condition for safe operation in these ranges.

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 Cravinhos and results in the exact model recommendation, not a generic family.

How to request a pump quote for Cravinhos?

Just use one of the channels: WhatsApp +55 11 97287-4837, email comercial@fbbombas.com.br or the website form. Describe the application — fluid, flow, pressure, temperature — and the technical team replies with a proposal sized for your conditions in Cravinhos.

Is it possible to replace an imported pump with an FB Bombas pump?

Yes. The process starts with FB Bombas' application engineering, which studies the installed pump's specifications — flow, pressure, viscosity, temperature — and indicates the dimensional or functional technical equivalence within our series. In Cravinhos, many clients have already completed this swap and gained in lead time, cost and local support.

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

Yes, provided the dimension designation coincides. By following ASME B73.1 — the North American dimensional standard for end-suction process pumps — the FBCN occupies the standardised installation envelope defined by the norm, which does not depend on who built the pump running in Cravinhos plants. What is supplied is the complete pump: baseplate, suction/discharge piping and foundations usually remain. FB application engineering runs the dimensional gap analysis before supply, covering flow, head and required NPSH as well.

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

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.

Does FB Bombas support ISO 10816 vibration analysis for predictive maintenance in Cravinhos?

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 Cravinhos. 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.

Does the FBOT series serve thermal oil applications in Cravinhos?

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.

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