Maintenance engineering, retrofit and testing direct from the Cabreúva-SP factory
Technical service across Brazil for FB and other installed pump brands — field or workshop maintenance, hydraulic retrofit, commissioning, and certified test stand up to 4,500 m³/h and 155 bar.
4,500 m³/h
Max test stand flow
155 bar
Max test stand pressure
Test stand standard
1944
Industrial operation since
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Multi-brand Maintenance & Retrofit
Our service team supports installed pumps across Brazil — scope ranges from field seal repairs to full hydraulic retrofit at the Cabreúva-SP workshop. For non-FB equipment, compatibility is assessed case-by-case: we preserve the installed footprint when viable, swapping only hydraulic and mechanical components.
- Field repairs or workshop service in Cabreúva-SP
- Hydraulic, mechanical and sealing retrofit
- Original spares for FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI and FBFS lines
- Compatibility assessment for multi-brand retrofit
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Start-up & Commissioning
Start-up defines pump service life. Our team supports on-site — shaft alignment, mechanical seal adjustment, available NPSH verification, vibration validation per ISO 10816-3 — or remotely, with the client performing mechanical adjustments under technical guidance via video and shared instrumentation. Each commissioning is documented in a technical report.
- Pre-operational checks: alignment, NPSH, ISO 10816-3 vibration
- Mechanical seal, packing and internal clearance adjustment
- Operational team training
- Technical commissioning report
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Performance Testing
Our test stand simulates real operating conditions before equipment leaves the factory. Procedures follow (Hydraulic Institute Acceptance Tests) and are compatible with ISO 9906. Each certificate documents flow, differential pressure, power input, hydraulic efficiency and NPSHr at the operating points specified by the client.
- Test stand certified
- Flow up to 4,500 m³/h
- Pressure up to 155 bar
- Certificate with Q×H curve, efficiency and NPSHr
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Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Contracts
Preventive and predictive contracts tailored to equipment criticality — from a single pump to plant-wide coverage. Scheduled visits (quarterly, semi-annual or annual) perform vibration analysis per ISO 10816-3, bearing and seal thermography, and motor insulation testing. The contract includes guaranteed stock of critical spares for covered equipment and emergency response priority.
- Scheduled technical visits (quarterly, semi-annual or annual)
- ISO 10816-3 vibration analysis and thermography
- Guaranteed stock of critical spares
- Emergency response priority
Frequently asked questions
Technical questions about FB Bombas services
+Does FB Bombas service pumps from brands like KSB, Imbil, Grundfos or Netzsch?
Yes. Our technical team performs case-by-case hydraulic and dimensional compatibility assessment for retrofit or maintenance of KSB, Imbil, Grundfos, Netzsch, Sulzer, Viking and other installed brands. For retrofit, we prioritize preserving the existing pump footprint, replacing only compatible hydraulic and mechanical components. When complete replacement is more advantageous, we propose the equivalent FB model. Scope is defined after technical inspection.
+What is the typical lead time for a pump retrofit?
It depends on scope. Seal retrofit or impeller swap typically closes in 3 to 6 weeks after technical approval. Complete hydraulic re-rate (preserved casing with new internals) can reach 10 to 14 weeks, considering custom machining at our CNC park in Cabreúva-SP, Brazil. Urgent cases are prioritized when interchangeable component stock is available for the application.
+Does FB Bombas perform remote commissioning or only on-site?
Both formats. On-site commissioning includes physical alignment, mechanical adjustments and operational training in-loco. Remote commissioning supports start-ups with the client performing mechanical adjustments under technical guidance via video and shared instrumentation readings (vibration, temperature, pressure). The remote format is viable when there's installed FB equipment history at the plant and a trained client technical team.
+Is the FB Bombas test stand certified to a recognized standard?
Yes. Our test stand operates (Hydraulic Institute Acceptance Tests for Centrifugal Pumps) and follows procedures compatible with ISO 9906. Each test certificate documents flow, differential pressure, power input, hydraulic efficiency and NPSHr at client-specified operating points. The stand tests units up to 4,500 m³/h and 155 bar.
+Does FB Bombas serve customers outside São Paulo state?
Yes. The technical team based in Cabreúva-SP, Brazil travels for projects across the country — São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Paraná and other states. For LATAM (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Mexico), technical service is planned case-by-case, often in partnership with local integrators. Remote commissioning and phone or email support are available across the entire territory.
+How does the predictive maintenance contract work?
The predictive contract structures scheduled technical visits (quarterly, semi-annual or annual depending on criticality) including vibration analysis per ISO 10816-3, bearing and seal thermography, and motor electrical insulation testing. Each visit produces a technical report with degradation indicators and intervention recommendations. The contract also guarantees critical parts stock for covered equipment and emergency response priority.
+Can I purchase spare parts only without signing a maintenance contract?
Yes. FB Bombas sells individual spare parts for all FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI and FBFS lines. For customers without a contract, lead time depends on stock availability — high-turnover items (mechanical seals, standard impellers, packing) ship in 5 to 10 business days. Custom components (casings, non-standard shafts) follow CNC production schedule. Requests via commercial email or the online quote form.
+When is retrofit more advantageous than replacing the pump?
Retrofit is more advantageous when: (1) the installation's hydraulic-mechanical footprint imposes constraints (space, piping, foundation), making replacement expensive in civil works; (2) the pump casing is structurally sound and degradation is concentrated in internals (impeller, shaft, seal); (3) the downtime window is short and interchangeable component stock is available. Replacement is better when there's a significant change in operational duty point, or when TCO analysis shows OPEX savings pay back CAPEX in a reasonable timeframe.
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