Does FB Bombas supply parts or service pumps from other manufacturers?
No. FB manufactures and supplies the complete pump — it does not sell another manufacturer's spare parts and does not run a multi-brand repair shop. What FB does is replace the installed pump with a new one of its own manufacture. On process centrifugal pumps the mechanism is the standard: ASME B73.1 requires pumps of the same standard dimension designation, from any source of supply, to be interchangeable with respect to mounting dimensions, size and location of suction and discharge nozzles, input shaft, baseplate and foundation bolt holes. When the installed pump and the FBCN share that designation, those normalized interfaces may allow reusing the existing foundation and piping. Confirmation comes from the data sheet and the dimensional drawing — Q×H duty point, speed, power, NPSH, materials, sealing and flange rating are verified model by model before the order. Original spares are supplied for FB lines.
What data does FB need to assess the replacement of an installed pump?
The minimum is the duty point — flow and head — plus fluid, viscosity at operating temperature, temperature, speed and available driver power. That alone lets engineering point to the line and the model range. To close the replacement without surprises at assembly, it helps to also send a photo of the installed pump's nameplate, the dimensional drawing or the baseplate and bolt-hole measurements, flange class and facing, available NPSH at suction, and the sealing type in use. Those data determine whether the installed pump and the FB alternative share the same ASME B73.1 standard dimension designation — and therefore whether foundation and piping can be reused or an adaptation drawing is needed. Manufacturing lead time is quoted together with the data sheet, since it depends on the model, casing material and sealing type.
Does FB Bombas perform remote commissioning or only on-site?
Start-up support is defined according to the equipment and installation. Provide the model, location, available manual and planned commissioning window. Our team confirms the support format, check scope and applicable records.
How are performance test criteria defined?
Assessment considers flow, head, fluid, temperature, speed and project acceptance criteria. Confirm with engineering which points, instruments and records form part of testing the selected pump. Test facility limits and conditions must suit the contracted procedure.
Does FB Bombas serve customers outside São Paulo state?
Support is coordinated by the team in Cabreúva-SP. Provide the location, equipment and technical need to confirm support format, availability and scope. Projects outside Brazil are assessed according to supply and support conditions.
How does the predictive maintenance contract work?
The plan identifies equipment, criticality, follow-up frequency, checks and records. Spare parts, lead times and support conditions depend on the quotation. The contract is defined from the operating routine and actual installation conditions.
Can I purchase spare parts only without signing a maintenance contract?
Yes. Ask our team about original parts for the identified FB equipment. Send the model, serial number and, where possible, nameplate and component photos. Availability, compatibility and lead time are confirmed in the quotation.
When does refurbishing the installed pump pay off, and when does a new pump pay off?
The decision depends on equipment condition, operating conditions and the cost of each alternative. FB can assess replacement with a complete pump of its own manufacture. Reuse of standardized interfaces must be confirmed against the dimensional drawing and installation requirements; it is not automatic for every pump.
