Technical summary
For industrial water and low-viscosity fluids in guaraná (Borba, Amazonas), FB engineering recommends FBCN. ASME B73.1 compliance and hydraulic testing, 96h to 7 days lead time from Cabreúva-SP.
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps in Borba
Cabreúva-SP → Borba (2494 km via BR-174 (via RR) / acesso fluvial): origin of FB manufacturing since 1944, with vertical integration on a single site — CNC machining, assembly hydraulic bench and ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — every unit ships with a traceable Data Book. Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Borba, Amazonas with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers), API 610 engineered-to-order projects and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. In Borba, FB Bombas serves projects with in-house application engineering: system-curve analysis, NPSH balance (available vs required), series selection (FBE / FBCN / FBOT / FBEI / FBFS) and API 682 sealing plan. Through 149-km proximity to the free-trade zone cluster of Manaus, Borba inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. For projects in Borba that demand formal technical qualification, FB Bombas series cover ASME B73.1 (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. The IBGE classification places Borba in the Sul Amazonense mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. Borba's industrial profile centers on Guaraná and Pesca — sectors with specific pumping demands that FB Bombas meets with dedicated product series.
Nationwide Service
2491km from factory
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps|Desde 1944
Cabreúva-SP → Borba (2494 km via BR-174 (via RR) / acesso fluvial): origin of FB manufacturing since 1944, with vertical integration on a single site — CNC machining, assembly hydraulic bench and ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — every unit ships with a traceable Data Book. Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Borba, Amazonas with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers), API 610 engineered-to-order projects and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. In Borba, FB Bombas serves projects with in-house application engineering: system-curve analysis, NPSH balance (available vs required), series selection (FBE / FBCN / FBOT / FBEI / FBFS) and API 682 sealing plan. Through 149-km proximity to the free-trade zone cluster of Manaus, Borba inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. For projects in Borba that demand formal technical qualification, FB Bombas series cover ASME B73.1 (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. The IBGE classification places Borba in the Sul Amazonense mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. Borba's industrial profile centers on Guaraná and Pesca — sectors with specific pumping demands that FB Bombas meets with dedicated product series.
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
2491km from factory
80+
Years
API
Compliant
100%
Tested
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.
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps Industrial in Borba
Local context
Cabreúva-SP → Borba (2494 km via BR-174 (via RR) / acesso fluvial): origin of FB manufacturing since 1944, with vertical integration on a single site — CNC machining, assembly hydraulic bench and ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — every unit ships with a traceable Data Book. Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Borba, Amazonas with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers), API 610 engineered-to-order projects and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. In Borba, FB Bombas serves projects with in-house application engineering: system-curve analysis, NPSH balance (available vs required), series selection (FBE / FBCN / FBOT / FBEI / FBFS) and API 682 sealing plan. Through 149-km proximity to the free-trade zone cluster of Manaus, Borba inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. For projects in Borba that demand formal technical qualification, FB Bombas series cover ASME B73.1 (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. The IBGE classification places Borba in the Sul Amazonense mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. Borba's industrial profile centers on Guaraná and Pesca — sectors with specific pumping demands that FB Bombas meets with dedicated product series.
Technical solutions
For Borba (2494 km from Cabreúva-SP), the critical-parts logistics cycle runs in 96h to 7 days — a workable window for regular PM campaigns with controlled risk of extended downtime. Sitting in the technical context of a zona-franca cluster, Borba benefits from accumulated learning around diverse fluids with strong presence of electronics, plastics and specialty chemicals. ASME B73.1 for horizontal normalized centrifugal pumps — consolidated market standard: this is the normative package applied in Borba — defining acceptance testing, dimensional tolerances, material requirements and the Data Book delivered to the customer. In utilities and continuous process in Borba, the standardized centrifugal standardizes the fleet: 53 models with bench-tested curves cover the flow × head grid, and the same construction philosophy simplifies spares inventory across sizes — fewer critical items, more availability.
Why FB Bombas
The demand profile in Borba reflects high industrial density — multiple plants in a small radius, meaningful cumulative demand. Typical seasonality of the zona-franca cluster (more stable production flow, with seasonality tied to end-consumption cycles) directly impacts supply scheduling and PMs in Borba. Borba has a services-oriented economy (19.3% of value added, IBGE 2021; 2023 GDP of R$ 436 million) — in this profile, typical projects involve centrifugals for utilities, reservoirs and fire networks, with the FBCN as the reference series. In Borba, guaraná plants concentrate recurring demand for centrifugal pumps for utilities and positive-displacement pumps for viscous fluids. Borba among the 50 most populous cities in AM, maintains a relevant industrial base — a scale that translates into regular demand for rotating equipment. Due to proximity to the zona-franca cluster, Borba shares a technical agenda with electronics, plastics and consumer goods with variable utility-pumping demand — a direct path to series and materials selection.
Logistics & support
The BR-174 (via RR) / acesso fluvial corridor (2494 km) is the logistics spine for FB deliveries to Borba — a factor entering FOB pricing and the commissioning lead-time curve. BR-174, BR-319 and BR-230 broaden FB's transport flexibility to Borba — useful in tight-window PM campaigns or for cargo whose gauge requires routes with specific bridges/curves. The service structure for Borba is sized as technical visits planned as a mission — concentrated agenda to cover multiple plants in a single trip, with escalation to additional visits in cases of commissioning, troubleshooting or complex retrofit.
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FB engineers serve Borba for the FBCN series with a sized proposal — duty point, fluid, field conditions and supply lead time.
Talk to engineeringWhy 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.
Brazil Differentiators
Advantages for your Industrial Operation
What changes when the pump comes straight from the manufacturer: engineering, stock and logistics under one roof in Cabreúva-SP.
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 spare parts for the FBE, FBEI, FBCN and FBOT series stocked at our own factory, ready to ship.
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Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Borba and all of Brazil
Own Manufacturing
Engineering, CNC machining and assembly — all integrated in our Cabreúva/SP factory.
Custom Projects
We size and build complete systems, ready for installation at your industrial plant.
Replacement Parts
We keep original parts in stock for all series, ensuring continuity of your operation.
Industrial Production
Production line with centrifugal and gear pumps assembled and tested in our manufacturing plant.
FB Bombas serves Borba and the entire Amazonas 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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Four catalog series, fire-fighting systems and engineered-to-order — in-house manufacturing and hydrostatic testing on 100% of pumps
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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 (standard line)
2,200 m³/h
Max. Flow FBCN
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Present in the largest industrial projects in Brazil and Latin America
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Frequently Asked Questions about Borba
Is it possible to replace an imported pump with an FB Bombas pump?
Is it possible to replace an imported pump with an FB Bombas pump?
It is. From the data of the pump in operation (flow, pressure, viscosity, temperature), FB Bombas' application engineering proposes a technical equivalence — dimensional or functional — with one of our series. This replacement has already been done by many clients in Borba, with benefits in lead time, cost and local support.
How does pump delivery work for Borba, 2494 km from the factory?
How does pump delivery work for Borba, 2494 km from the factory?
Shipment is by road via BR-174 (via RR) / acesso fluvial, with industrial packaging suited to the journey and tracking until delivery. Sizing, proposal and technical support run in parallel through remote channels — distance does not change the engineering scope, only the logistics planning, reflected in the proposal schedule.
Are FB pumps energy efficient?
Are FB pumps energy efficient?
Yes. Correct sizing is the main lever for energy efficiency — an oversized or undersized pump wastes energy. FB Bombas engineering calculates the optimal operating point considering the actual process conditions in Borba, optimizing the flow/pressure/power ratio.
What is the balancing grade of FB pumps for critical projects in Borba?
What is the balancing grade of FB pumps for critical projects in Borba?
ISO 21940 G2.5 is the grade applied to the rotating set of FB Bombas pumps — direct equivalence with what API 610 asks for heavy-duty service. Critical projects in Borba depend on this standard: continuous-regime operation, online vibration monitoring at the plant or high cost tied to unplanned downtime. When rotation exceeds 3,600 RPM or rotating mass goes over 50 kg, two-plane balancing is executed using a piezoelectric sensor.
What types of fluids can FB pumps handle?
What types of fluids can FB pumps handle?
Three fluid fronts are covered by the FB series. FBE: mineral and synthetic oils, asphalt (CAP), BPF fuel oils, petroleum derivatives, molasses, resins, viscous chemical and hydraulic products. FBCN: raw and treated water, process fluids and industrial effluents. FBOT: thermal oil at elevated temperatures. Fluid viscosity, temperature and chemical compatibility guide the sizing of every application.
Can FB Bombas pumps be financed via BNDES / FINAME in Borba?
Can FB Bombas pumps be financed via BNDES / FINAME in Borba?
They can. FB Bombas' accreditation in FINAME (the BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency), as a Brazilian manufacturer, makes equipment destined for Borba eligible for the BNDES Finame lines — Industrial Working Capital, Modernization and Capital Goods —, which offer preferential conditions for national industry. The product's FINAME code is provided by the commercial team on the technical proposal, ready to compose the customer's financial plan.
Are FB pumps easy to maintain?
Are FB pumps easy to maintain?
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.
What types of pumps does FB Bombas manufacture?
What types of pumps does FB Bombas manufacture?
The portfolio covers four in-house series: FBE (external gear) for viscous fluids, FBEI (internal gear) for low-pulsation services, FBCN (standardized centrifugal) for water and light fluids and FBOT (dedicated centrifugal) for thermal oil — plus complete fire-fighting systems per NFPA 20 and NBR 16704.
Does FB Bombas serve fire protection systems?
Does FB Bombas serve fire protection systems?
Yes. For stationary fire protection systems, FB Bombas produces pumps compliant with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and with ABNT's NBR 16704 — covering building and industrial projects that demand these certifications.
Does FB Bombas support ISO 10816 vibration analysis for predictive maintenance in Borba?
Does FB Bombas support ISO 10816 vibration analysis for predictive maintenance in Borba?
It does. The standard used is ISO 10816, with velocity RMS in mm/s, and the diagnosis — conducted by FB Bombas application engineering — identifies misalignment, imbalance, bearing defects and cavitation on pumps operating in Borba. At startup the baseline is captured; in PM campaigns, spectral comparison is performed; and interventions (re-balancing, bearing replacement, laser alignment) are recommended before vibration enters zone D.
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