OFFICIAL TECHNICAL MANUAL · MTEC-08/01
FBME Technical Manual
Horizontal Multistage Centrifugal Pump — Stage casings held together by external tie rods
FBME technical manual MTEC-08/01: construction, quick selection, operating limits, sectional drawings, parts and dimensions for 3, 4, 5 and 6 inch sizes. Original PDF in Portuguese, edition dated December 2011.
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Português · PDF
FBME series specifications
Sizes
3″, 4″, 5″ and 6″ · DN 80–150
Flow
Up to 400 m³/h
Pressure / Head
Up to 300 m
Temperature
Up to 140 °C, depending on seal
Rotation
Up to 3500 rpm, depending on curve
Industrial applications covered by this manual
Clean or turbid liquidsChemical and petrochemical processesPulp and paperWater treatment
FBME technical manual contents
- 1Quick selection (p. 3)
- 2Technical data and limits (p. 4)
- 3Construction and accessories (p. 5)
- 4Sectional drawings and parts lists (pp. 6–9)
- 5Mechanical seal (p. 10)
- 6Auxiliary connections (p. 11)
- 7Dimensions (p. 12)
Construction features
- Axially assembled stage casings are held together by external tie rods and flat gaskets. Closed radial single-suction impellers work with diffusers. Configurations include packing or mechanical seals, with grease- or oil-lubricated bearings.
- FBME 4/3 denotes a 4-inch discharge and three stages.
Sealing options
- Uncooled packing: −10 to 105 °C.
- Cooled packing: 105 to 140 °C.
- Mechanical seal: consult the seal manufacturer; manual limit of 140 °C.
Available materials
Select materials with engineering for the liquid, temperature and configuration; consult the relevant parts list and drawing.
Who is this manual for
Engineering, maintenance and purchasing teams checking the documented FBME construction and limits.
When to use
Use for selection and parts identification. Series maxima are not simultaneous: validate flow, head, stages, speed, sealing and materials for the duty point. Contact FB for suspended solids.
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