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

Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Caravelas and region — factory 1019km away.

Nationwide Service
1019km 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

For celulose in Caravelas, Bahia, FB Bombas sizes FBEI, FBCN+FBOT series from its Cabreúva-SP factory (1030 km). ASME B73.1 standardization, hydraulic testing, Petrobras CRCC and 72-96h logistics lead time.

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Industrial Pumps in Caravelas — Bahia

Local context

FB Bombas serves Caravelas from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile. Road access runs via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), with branches through BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 — a corridor that sets delivery times for rotating equipment and the logistics of technical service. For pumping projects in Caravelas, FB Bombas provides dedicated application engineering — pre-sizing against the actual system curve, material selection (AISI 316) and on-site commissioning support. FB Bombas pumps installed in Caravelas, Bahia meet CRCC Petrobras certification, API 610 (centrifugal) and API 676 (gear) compliance — credentials FB has sustained as a Brazilian manufacturer since 1944. Through 153-km proximity to the pulp-and-paper cluster of Eunapolis, Caravelas inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. Caravelas's industrial profile centers on Celulose and Turismo — sectors with specific pumping demands that FB Bombas meets with dedicated product series. For Caravelas, where celulose is the dominant calling, FB Bombas recommends the FBCN series: FBCN centrifugal pumps for pulp and paper processes, liquor transfer, stock and process water. Technical window: High corrosion resistance, Open or closed impeller, Industrial robustness. The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Sul Baiano, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. Caravelas requires pumping of óleos, licor negro, água branca and óleo térmico, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Caravelas, Bahia with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 610 / API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers) and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped.

Technical solutions

Caravelas is served with a logistics lead time of 72-96h for critical parts from Cabreúva-SP, subject to case-by-case optimization. ASME B73.1 for horizontal normalized centrifugal pumps — consolidated market standard: this is the normative package applied in Caravelas — defining acceptance testing, dimensional tolerances, material requirements and the Data Book delivered to the customer. For óleos, licor negro and água branca in Caravelas, 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. In Caravelas, the sealing strategy starts at single cartridge mechanical seal (Plan 11/13) for general service, upgradable to dual when the fluid requires secondary containment — combined with API 682 plan selection (Plan 11/13/52/53/62) and specific commissioning care. In Caravelas, FBCN centrifugal pumps with flow up to 2,200 m³/h, head up to 138 m and temperature up to 260°C (thermal oil via FBOT up to 350°C) — this range covers most of the Q×H diagram operated in the field; off-envelope points are handled with custom selection (trimmed impeller, larger motor, double-suction when applicable). In Caravelas, lubrificação, circulação de licor and recalque de água branca form the typical-use portfolio — guiding series selection, sealing configuration and internal coating according to fluid abrasiveness or aggressiveness. Caravelas typically calls for FBEI and FBCN+FBOT — an initial recommendation based on local productFit, dominant industrial cluster and identified fluid profile; final technical approval is refined by application engineering.

Why FB Bombas

Caravelas has a specific regional profile, with industrial demand sized to its scale — a feature that enters the sizing of the service strategy. Economically, delivery to Caravelas brings logistics carries relative weight in the final composition — planned projects usually consolidate volumes. The demand profile in Caravelas reflects medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline. Fluid-roster complexity in Caravelas is medium — moderate fluid roster — concentration in a few main technical categories. Typical seasonality of the papel-celulose cluster (annual maintenance shutdowns concentrate demand into predictable windows) directly impacts supply scheduling and PMs in Caravelas. In Caravelas, celulose plants concentrate recurring demand for centrifugal pumps for utilities and positive-displacement pumps for viscous fluids. In Caravelas, series FBEI for lubrificação and series FBCN+FBOT for circulação de licor and recalque de água branca — a combination that covers the typical local industrial demand. Due to proximity to the papel-celulose cluster, Caravelas shares a technical agenda with white/black liquor circulation, recovery-boiler feed and low-to-medium consistency stock pumping — a direct path to series and materials selection. Caravelas is part of an active operational neighborhood, with maintenance and replacement flows that benefit from optimized regional logistics. Working with óleos, licor negro and água branca in Caravelas demands attention to viscosity at operating temperature, residual abrasiveness and chemical compatibility — criteria FB engineering applies on every project. In Caravelas, fire-pump sets (electric, diesel or electric+diesel) follow NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 — supplied through FBFS.

Logistics & support

1030 km separate the Cabreúva-SP factory from Caravelas via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) — an axis sized for movement of pumps, skids and pump-and-motor sets. Logistics lead time to Caravelas is 48-72h, with possible technical stop — variable with cargo type, season and specific optimizations. Equipment with above-conventional gauge bound for Caravelas is moved by road modal with dedicated route planning. Alternative routing to Caravelas can use BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324, which helps in heavy-traffic situations or maintenance on specific roads. The technical-service model in Caravelas is structured as technical visits scheduled in advance, optimizing the specialized team's travel. The factory-to-Caravelas logistics cycle begins with documented dispatch: invoice, packing list, test certificates and the equipment's technical manual.

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FB engineers serve Caravelas with a formal technical proposal: curve-based sizing, materials, NPSH, field conditions and lead time. Response within 1 business day for complete projects.

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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 Caravelas 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 Caravelas and the entire Bahia 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
2,200 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 Caravelas and neighboring municipalities with the same technical team — optimized visits and supply in joint campaigns.

Celulose plants served in other regions

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Caravelas

Yes. FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing installations, including seal upgrades, replacement of worn components, adaptation for new fluids and hydraulic performance improvement. The assessment is based on a technical report of the current installation.

Yes. The FBCN series follows ASME B73.1 normalization (North American dimensional standard for end-suction process pumps) — which makes the pump-and-motor set interchangeable with global manufacturers (KSB, Sulzer, Goulds, Flowserve) already installed in plants in Caravelas. 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.

Service to Caravelas is handled directly by the FB Bombas team at the Cabreúva/SP factory — no intermediaries, no resellers. That means direct contact with application engineering for sizing, technical quotes returned within 24h and original spare parts supplied without distributor markup. On-site technical visits to Caravelas are planned based on project criticality.

Contact can be made via WhatsApp at +55 11 97287-4837, email comercial@fbbombas.com.br or through the form on our website. Technical response is prioritized on the same business day, with direct reply from the application engineering team.

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 Caravelas. 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.

To receive a technical quote for industrial pumps in Caravelas, send via website form, WhatsApp +55 11 97287-4837 or email comercial@fbbombas.com.br the application data: fluid (name + viscosity at operating temperature), target flow (m³/h), discharge head (m), available NPSH, operating temperature and regime (continuous or intermittent). Application engineering responds with a preliminary technical proposal, characteristic curve, suggested materials and delivery lead time.

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.

Yes. FB Bombas offers technical training for operations and maintenance teams in Caravelas, with modules on: sizing and reading the characteristic curve, identifying cavitation through NPSH, mechanical-seal troubleshooting, laser alignment, ISO 10816 vibration analysis and PM (preventive maintenance) practice with bearing and wear-ring replacement. Training can be delivered at the customer plant or at the Cabreúva/SP factory, in person or hybrid.

For critical parts (mechanical seal, impeller, shaft, wear ring, bearings) during a plant shutdown in Caravelas, 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. The FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) is executed on the factory bench in Cabreúva/SP, with hydraulic test, characteristic-curve measurement (Q × H), hydraulic efficiency, NPSHr and ISO 10816 vibration — witnessed by customer inspection when specified. For projects in Caravelas, the SAT (Site Acceptance Test) is supported by application engineering during commissioning, with startup checklist, laser alignment and baseline vibration-signature capture.

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