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SeriesFBE

External gear pumps with positive displacement, designed to work with viscous fluids in industrial applications.

External Gear Pumps
Technical Manual

Discover the FBE Series: Positive Displacement External Gear Pump

FBE pump cutaway technical drawing
FBE pump cutaway view — internal helical gears

Robust engineering for viscous fluids

Helical gears in heat-treated alloy steel, cast iron or stainless steel body, mechanical seal or packing — every FBE leaves our factory ready to handle oils, resins, asphalt, chocolate and chemical fluids up to 350 °C.

Complete FBE gear pump range

The FBE Series is FB Bombas' external gear pump line — the original Brazilian manufacturer of industrial-scale gear pumps continuously operating since 1944. Available in 12 standard sizes from 1/8" to 6", it covers flow rates from 0.5 to 6,500 L/min, pressure up to 22 kgf/cm² and temperatures up to 350°C with appropriate sealing. Heat-treated alloy steel helical gears, self-lubricating TM23 bronze bushings, casing in cast iron, carbon steel or 316 stainless steel. Free sizing by application engineering, in-house manufacturing with documented FAT, original factory spare parts and direct technical support.

Technical Specifications

Precision engineering for demanding industrial applications

Flow Rate

5 to 6,500 L/min

Pressure

Up to 22 kgf/cm²

Head

Up to 220 m

Temperature

Up to 350°C

Viscosity

Up to 100,000 SSU

Connections

DN 1/8" to 6"

Model Nomenclature

Understand the technical designation of FBE pumps

A

Larger diameter gear

D

Longer gear

DA

Gear with greater length and module

CA

Integrated heating chamber

Gear module (M6, M8, M9, M12)

Industrial Sectors

Solutions for various industry segments

Petrochemical

Chemical

Steel

Mining

Food

Pharmaceutical

Asphalt

Naval

and other sectors...

Assembled Set

FBE pump with electric motor, coupling and base

Conjunto montado FBE - Bomba de engrenagem externa com motor elétrico, acoplamento e base metálica

We supply the complete assembly ready for installation: FBE gear pump coupled to an electric motor, with coupling guard and metal base for mounting.

Construction Features

Helical gears in heat-treated alloy steel
Cast iron, carbon steel or stainless steel body
Self-lubricating TM23 bronze bearings, ball bearings, teflon or cast iron
Packing or mechanical seal
Optional integrated relief valve
Heating chamber for viscous fluids

Materials of Construction

Technical specifications according to ASTM standards

Gray Cast Iron

ASTM A48 CL30

Carbon Steel

ASTM A216 WCB

Stainless Steel

ASTM A743 CF8M

Bronze

ASTM B584 C93700

Sealing Types

Options according to application and pumped fluid

Packing

Various types per application and fluid

Mechanical Seal

Various configurations per application

Lip Seal

Installed in special cover or housing

Connection Types

Compatibility with industrial standards

Internal BSP Thread

Standard for FBE 1/8" to 1" models

ANSI B16.1 125lbs Flanges

Standard for FBE 1.1/2" to 4" models

Companies that Trust FB Bombas

Major industries choose FB Bombas for their critical operations

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

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