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FBE Gear Pumps

FBE Gear Pumps in Cubatão

Typical fluids in Cubatão's industrial operations include derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP, óleos pesados and óleos lubrificantes de laminação — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. The road network SP-300, SP-021, SP-330, BR-116 and BR-374, with SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) as the main axis, defines response time for critical-part shipments and technical visits to Cubatão. For the Cubatão, São Paulo market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with certified hydraulic tests, API 610 (heavy-duty centrifugal), ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. For Cubatão, FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing baseplates — FBCN centrifugal pumps follow ASME B73.1 normalization, dimensionally interchangeable with KSB, Sulzer, Goulds and other global manufacturers already installed in the plant. FB Bombas technical service in Cubatão covers centrifugal- and gear-pump sizing, commissioning support, assisted startup and operator training — a scope that spans the full technical-supply cycle. Cubatão sits 12 km from the port cluster centered in Santos, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Cubatão, São Paulo, with the FBE series applied to the petroquímica sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and certification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. Cubatão has petroquímica and siderurgia as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. The IBGE classification places Cubatão in the Metropolitana de São Paulo mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. For Cubatão, where petroquímica is the dominant calling, FB Bombas recommends the FBE series: FBE external gear pumps are ideal for transferring petroleum derivatives, CAP, asphalt and viscous products typical of the petrochemical industry. Technical window: Flow up to 250 m³/h, Pressure up to 12 bar, Temperature up to 350°C. FB Bombas serves Cubatão 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.

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98km from factory
80+

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API

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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

The FBE+FBEI gear-pump line is specified in Cubatão, São Paulo for Polo Industrial de Cubatão / RPBC — flow and pressure set by the actual system curve. Cabreúva-SP factory (97 km), API 676 and direct technical service from FB engineering.

Local technical content

FBE Gear Pumps for Polo Industrial de Cubatão / RPBC in Cubatão

Local context

Typical fluids in Cubatão's industrial operations include derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP, óleos pesados and óleos lubrificantes de laminação — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. The road network SP-300, SP-021, SP-330, BR-116 and BR-374, with SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) as the main axis, defines response time for critical-part shipments and technical visits to Cubatão. For the Cubatão, São Paulo market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with certified hydraulic tests, API 610 (heavy-duty centrifugal), ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. For Cubatão, FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing baseplates — FBCN centrifugal pumps follow ASME B73.1 normalization, dimensionally interchangeable with KSB, Sulzer, Goulds and other global manufacturers already installed in the plant. FB Bombas technical service in Cubatão covers centrifugal- and gear-pump sizing, commissioning support, assisted startup and operator training — a scope that spans the full technical-supply cycle. Cubatão sits 12 km from the port cluster centered in Santos, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Cubatão, São Paulo, with the FBE series applied to the petroquímica sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and certification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. Cubatão has petroquímica and siderurgia as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. The IBGE classification places Cubatão in the Metropolitana de São Paulo mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. For Cubatão, where petroquímica is the dominant calling, FB Bombas recommends the FBE series: FBE external gear pumps are ideal for transferring petroleum derivatives, CAP, asphalt and viscous products typical of the petrochemical industry. Technical window: Flow up to 250 m³/h, Pressure up to 12 bar, Temperature up to 350°C. FB Bombas serves Cubatão 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.

Technical solutions

In Cubatão, 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) — 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). Cubatão is served with a logistics lead time of 24-48h for critical parts from Cabreúva-SP, subject to case-by-case optimization. Compliance with ASME B73.1 for horizontal normalized centrifugal pumps — consolidated market standard is part of the default scope for FB series recommended for Cubatão, with traceable test and materials documentation. In Cubatão, transferência de CAP, circulação de produtos intermediários, lubrificação de cadeiras de laminação and resfriamento de reatores are the applications that most often appear in local industrial operations; each defines a distinct set of process variables. Cubatão, near a portuario cluster, deals with bunker fuel oil (BPF), seawater for cooling and liquid bulk movement — a technical agenda well known to FB application engineering. For the technical profile observed in Cubatão, 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. In Cubatão, materials such as AISI 316 or for chloride resistance in marine atmosphere answer the requirements of derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP and óleos pesados — a combination that drives service life of casing, impeller, shaft and shaft sleeve, refined via corrosion analysis using removal rates (mpy). The pump-and-motor set shipped to Cubatão undergoes bench hydraulic testing and G2.5 dynamic balancing (ISO 21940), with a traceable report.

Why FB Bombas

In Cubatão, 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. In Cubatão, drop-in retrofit (no flange, civil base or piping change) is enabled by FBCN's ASME B73.1 standardization — a typical operation during tight-window PMs. In Cubatão, favorable logistics — reduced freight enables small and medium-sized projects — a variable entering the decision between CIF/FOB freight, order consolidation and contractual delivery window. Cubatão 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). In Cubatão, 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 Cubatão, low industrial density — typically standalone projects, without regional cumulative volume — a characteristic that sizes FB's commercial strategy: application-engineering coverage, visit cadence and depth of consignment stock. The fluid catalogue in Cubatão (derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP and óleos pesados) demands case-by-case technical analysis: pour point, Saybolt viscosity at operating temperature, suspended solids and pH profile. petroquímica plants in Cubatão sustain a continuous pipeline of technical demand — from scheduled replacement to ASME B73.1 dimensional retrofit replacing imported equipment. The microregion around Cubatão concentrates industrial plants with complementary technical demand — opening room for integrated supply, best-practice exchange and operational benchmarking. In Cubatão, FBFS fire-protection projects serve industrial buildings, commercial spaces and logistics warehouses with approval for state Fire Department and insurers. Use cases in Cubatão (series FBE+FBEI for transferência de CAP and circulação de produtos intermediários and series FBCN+FBOT for resfriamento de reatores and aquecimento de tanques) follow the FB technical playbook with benchmarking against an analogous installed base in a comparable region. For Cubatão, 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 portuario cluster around Cubatão concentrates applications bunker (BPF fuel oil), marine cooling water and liquid-bulk discharge — a technical package where FB Bombas has commissioning, retrofit and long-term support history.

Logistics & support

12-24h via direct road modal: this is the typical delivery interval Cabreúva-SP → Cubatão, based on a consolidated road route and FB-qualified logistics operators. SP-300, SP-021, SP-330, BR-116 and BR-374 broaden FB's transport flexibility to Cubatão — useful in tight-window PM campaigns or for cargo whose gauge requires routes with specific bridges/curves. The SP-300 Rodovia Marechal Rondon (via Rodoanel SP-021) corridor (97 km) is the logistics spine for FB deliveries to Cubatão — a factor entering FOB pricing and the commissioning lead-time curve. The service structure for Cubatão is sized as in-person technical visits with rapid mobilization — Cabreúva → customer route in a few hours, with escalation to additional visits in cases of commissioning, troubleshooting or complex retrofit. Indivisible cargo bound for Cubatão requires AET (special transit permit) and motorized escort per state road regulations — process managed within FB's supply scope. port in Cubatão: customs documentation for imported components is coordinated by FB commercial engineering with accredited customs brokers, keeping total lead time aligned with the commissioning schedule. The factory-to-Cubatão dispatch includes technical packaging (impact protection, moisture sealing), multilingual documentation (PT/EN/ES when required) and approved-carrier tracking.

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For projects with FBE pumps in Cubatão, talk to FB application engineering: viscosity analysis, available NPSH, seal materials and operating regime — technical response within 24-48 business hours.

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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 Cubatão 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 Cubatão 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
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

Gear Pumps in Nearby Cities

Regional service from Cubatão — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cubatão

Yes. Active CRCC at Petrobras and compliance with API 676 (FBE series) and API 610 (FBCN series) qualify FB Bombas to supply refineries and petrochemical plants, including applications in classified areas and hazardous fluids. Factory engineering sizes sealing arrangements and materials according to each specification.

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 Cubatão 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. The FBCN series follows ASME B73.1 normalization (North American dimensional standard for end-suction process pumps) — which makes the pump-and-motor set interchangeable with global manufacturers (KSB, Sulzer, Goulds, Flowserve) already installed in plants in Cubatão. For retrofits, the existing baseplate, suction/discharge piping and foundations are usually preserved; what changes is the rotating set. FB application engineering performs the dimensional gap analysis prior to supply.

Yes. The FBCN series complies with ASME B73.1 (North American standard for horizontal end-suction process centrifugal pumps) — a feature that enables dimensional retrofit on existing baseplates in Cubatão plants originally equipped with KSB, Sulzer, Goulds or Flowserve. Shaft dimensions, suction/discharge flanges, casing feet and impeller centerline follow the standard; the rotating set is swapped without changing piping or baseplate.

Yes. FB Bombas offers technical training for operations and maintenance teams in Cubatão, 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.

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.

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 Cubatão according to the actual viscosity profile.

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.

Shorter delivery times (no import dependency), direct technical support from FB engineering, replacement parts with in-house manufacturing, prices in local currency (no exchange rate exposure) and on-site service for projects in Cubatão and surrounding areas. FB Bombas has been manufacturing in Brazil since 1944.

Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, with a factory in Cabreúva/SP and a technical team for projects in Cubatão. The FBCN (centrifugal), FBE/FBEI (gear) and FBOT (thermal oil) series cover applications typically served by global manufacturers such as KSB, Sulzer, Imbil and Grundfos — with advantages in lead time (no import), direct support without intermediaries, fast spare-parts availability and Portuguese-speaking application engineering. For retrofits, ASME B73.1 normalization ensures dimensional interchangeability with existing baseplates.

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