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FB Bombas industrial facility in Cabreúva-SP, Brazil
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Gear & Centrifugal Pumps in Rio Branco

Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Rio Branco and region — factory 2653km away.

Nationwide Service
2653km from factory
80+

Years

API

Certified

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

Rio Branco/AC is FB Bombas territory: FBEI, FBOT series for alimentos, vertically integrated manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (2650 km), API 610/676 compliance and Petrobras CRCC. Typical lead time: 96h to 7 days.

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Industrial Pumps in Rio Branco — Acre

Local context

From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 2650 km via BR-364 (via RO), FB Bombas reaches Rio Branco with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects. Rio Branco, the leading city in AC, gathers enough scale for multiple active industrial plants, technology parks and utilities infrastructure demanding continuous pumping. The óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico profile observed in Rio Branco maps to a precise set of FB series: high viscosity → FBE/FBEI; water and low viscosity → FBCN; heat transfer → FBOT; fire protection → FBFS. Within IBGE mesoregion Vale do Acre, Rio Branco shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. FB Bombas application engineering owns technical specification in Rio Branco — from customer data sheet to the final Data Book delivered with the pump, through application review, FAT on the hydraulic bench and on-site SAT support. Rio Branco is served by the BR-364 (via RO) axis and also by highways BR-364 and BR-317 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. In Rio Branco, Alimentos and Madeira concentrate the largest share of demand for rotating equipment — a technical agenda well known to the FB application team, with proposals sized against the actual system curve. In Rio Branco, alimentos projects find their technical fit in the FB Bombas FBCN series. FBCN centrifugal pumps with sanitary materials for food processing, process water and utilities. Typical pre-sizing: 316L stainless steel available, Easy sanitization, Sanitary mechanical seal. For projects in Rio Branco that demand formal technical qualification, FB Bombas series cover API 610 (FBCN), API 676 (FBE/FBEI), NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 (FBFS systems) — a combination that removes the need for additional suppliers across fire-fighting and process scope. FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Rio Branco (AC) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For alimentos — the dominant industrial calling of Rio Branco — we recommend the FBCN series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an ANSI/HI 14.6 hydraulic bench.

Technical solutions

Lead time for critical parts to Rio Branco is typically 96h to 7 days — a function of distance (2650 km) and the available road modal. Before shipment to Rio Branco, each pump is tested on a hydraulic bench per ANSI/HI 14.6 with ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — FB Bombas standard protocol. In Rio Branco, ASME B73.1 for horizontal normalized centrifugal pumps and ANSI/HI 14.6 for hydraulic testing — consolidated market standard are the applicable references — easing approval at commissioning and during technical audits. For óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico in Rio Branco, the baseline is austenitic stainless steels (AISI 304/316) with attention to thermal expansion — FB engineering tunes from immersion tests, field history and iron/stainless/duplex compatibility within the local fluid classes. single cartridge mechanical seal (Plan 11/13) for general service, upgradable to dual when the fluid requires secondary containment is the initial sealing configuration for Rio Branco; secondary-plan adjustments and dual cartridges are considered based on fluid criticality and environmental requirement. Typical applications mapped for Rio Branco include transferência de óleos, pasteurização and limpeza CIP — each with its own requirements for NPSH, acceptable pulsation and start-up strategy. For the technical profile observed in Rio Branco, FB Bombas application engineering recommends FBEI and FBOT as a starting point for sizing, subject to refinement per Q×H curve, available NPSH and actual fluid temperature.

Why FB Bombas

Rio Branco: very high industrial concentration — territory for multi-customer technical-visit campaigns — a variable influencing commercial strategy and service logistics. At state scale, Rio Branco concentrates the largest share of the state's industrial plants — high and diversified absolute demand. Rio Branco: medium fluid complexity, moderate fluid roster — concentration in a few main technical categories. Rio Branco: swapping installed pumps for FBCN series is viable without piping or base rework, thanks to ASME B73.1 dimensional standardization. Rio Branco: logistics is a significant economic factor — order consolidation and integrated packages are recommended — a relevant input for pricing and commercial strategy. In Rio Branco, alimentos accounts for a large share of the pumping load — combining utility lines (water, steam, compressed air) with dedicated process circuits. In Rio Branco, óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico form the typical fluid set — guiding both series selection (gear, centrifugal, thermal oil) and constructive detail (closed/open/semi-open impeller). Rio Branco, as the largest city in AC, concentrates the greatest diversity of industrial plants in the state, sustains a predictable B2B demand chain — an ideal profile for scheduled supply and multi-year replacement contracts. high average temperatures and concentrated rainfall — calls for IP55 motor protection, epoxy external paint and attention to pump-house drainage characterize industrial operations in Rio Branco — an agenda that guides motor IP rating, external paint scheme, bearing-housing breather and casing-heater strategy during long shutdowns. For Rio Branco, the FBFS line offers a complete fire-protection package: main pump, jockey, UL/FM-equivalent panel and diesel fuel tank — scope per NFPA 20. Rio Branco shows cases like series FBEI for transferência de óleos and series FBOT for pasteurização and limpeza CIP — a package FB Bombas addresses with real-curve sizing, material recommendation and dimensioned seal configuration.

Logistics & support

Cabreúva-SP to Rio Branco: 2650 km via BR-364 (via RO), a consolidated corridor with carriers qualified by FB Bombas for heavy-equipment cargo. Rio Branco: critical parts (seal, bearings, wear ring) can be kept on consignment at the plant to minimize replacement time. Rio Branco: technical service is organized as technical visits planned as a mission — concentrated agenda to cover multiple plants in a single trip — the model FB Bombas uses to ensure support without overloading operations. Federal highways BR-364 and BR-317 make up the access network to Rio Branco, offering routing flexibility for equipment cargo. Rio Branco receives equipment within 72h to 7 days, depending on modal and dry season counted from dispatch at the Cabreúva-SP factory. Before shipment to Rio Branco, each piece of equipment undergoes dimensional inspection, hydraulic testing and document verification per ANSI/HI 14.6.

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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 Rio Branco 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 Rio Branco and the entire Acre 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
2,400 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

Neighboring cities served in the same region

FB Bombas serves Rio Branco and neighboring municipalities with the same technical team — optimized visits and supply in joint campaigns.

Alimentos plants served in other regions

Beyond Rio Branco, FB Bombas supplies the FBCN series for alimentos plants across multiple Brazilian cities — shared technical repertoire, field-validated materials and traceable Data Book on every project.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Branco

Yes. FB Bombas application engineering supports ISO 10816 vibration analysis (velocity RMS in mm/s) for diagnosing misalignment, imbalance, bearing defects and cavitation on pumps installed in Rio Branco. The service includes baseline capture at startup, spectral comparison during PM campaigns, and intervention recommendations (re-balancing, bearing replacement, laser alignment) before vibration exceeds the standard’s zone D.

Yes. Every FB Bombas pump delivered to Rio Branco comes with a complete technical Data Book: ANSI/HI 14.6 hydraulic test certificate, material certificates (stainless, duplex, ductile cast iron per spec), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing report, characteristic curve measured on the bench, API 682 mechanical-seal data sheets, operation and maintenance manual, and as-built drawings. All documentation is traceable by the unit serial number.

For critical parts (mechanical seal, impeller, shaft, wear ring, bearings) during a plant shutdown in Rio Branco, FB Bombas runs an emergency flow: pre-invoicing, priority dispatch and alternative modal (express road or air transport depending on distance and criticality). Typical lead time varies by region, with a window negotiable case by case. For customers with an installed base and scheduled PM, part of the stock can be kept on consignment at the plant.

Yes. FB Bombas serves the entire metropolitan region and microregions neighboring Rio Branco with the same technical support and logistics structure. This regional reach allows serving industrial plants distributed across multiple cities in a coordinated way.

Yes. The FBCN series follows ASME B73.1 normalization and ISO 2858 dimensional standards — which makes the pump-and-motor set interchangeable with global manufacturers (KSB, Sulzer, Goulds, Flowserve) already installed in plants in Rio Branco. 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.

FB Bombas manufactures three major lines: FBE (external gear) for viscous fluids, FBEI (internal gear) for lubricating fluids, FBCN (normalized centrifugal) for water and low-viscosity fluids, and FBOT (specific centrifugal) for thermal oil circuits. We also serve fire protection systems in compliance with NFPA and NBR 16704.

Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer accredited in FINAME (BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency), which qualifies equipment supplied to Rio Branco for BNDES Finame financing lines (Industrial Working Capital, Modernization, Capital Goods) with preferential conditions for national industry. The commercial team provides the product FINAME code on the technical proposal for inclusion in the customer financial plan.

Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, with a factory in Cabreúva/SP and a technical team for projects in Rio Branco. 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.

Sizing is performed by FB Bombas’ application engineering team based on four key variables: desired flow, differential pressure, working temperature and fluid viscosity. Additional data such as available NPSH, operating cycle and fluid chemical compatibility are also considered. The service is free of charge for customers in Rio Branco.

Yes. The FBE and FBCN lines were designed with easy access to wear-prone components, allowing disassembly and inspection with conventional tools. Detailed technical manuals and direct factory replacement parts availability simplify maintenance routines.

Regional Presence

State Capital

FB Bombas in Rio Branco

As the capital of Acre, Rio Branco hosts an important industrial park that demands high-performance pumps. FB Bombas serves local companies with specialized technical support, custom sizing and original replacement parts supply.

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