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For local industry in Catu, Bahia, FB Bombas sizes FBEI, FBCN series from its Cabreúva-SP factory (1529 km). ASME B73.1 standardization, hydraulic testing, Petrobras CRCC and 96h to 7 days logistics lead time.


Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Catu and region — factory 1519km away.
Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Catu and region — factory 1519km away.

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For local industry in Catu, Bahia, FB Bombas sizes FBEI, FBCN series from its Cabreúva-SP factory (1529 km). ASME B73.1 standardization, hydraulic testing, Petrobras CRCC and 96h to 7 days logistics lead time.
Catu, Bahia is territory where FB Bombas operates as a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer with 80 years of continuous operation. For the local industry industrial profile dominating the region, we offer the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series with CRCC Petrobras certification, API 610 / API 676 compliance and ASME B73.1 normalization — basis for retrofit in plants with global manufacturers already installed. Membership in the Metropolitana de Salvador mesoregion (IBGE) places Catu in a regional economic mesh — a factor FB Bombas uses to optimize multi-city maintenance campaigns and consolidate freight across customers along the same axis. FB Bombas pumps installed in Catu, Bahia meet CRCC Petrobras certification, API 610 (centrifugal) and API 676 (gear) compliance — credentials FB has sustained as a Brazilian manufacturer since 1944. Typical fluids in Catu's industrial operations include óleos industriais and água industrial — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. The petrochemical cluster of Camacari is 38 km from Catu, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. FB Bombas aftermarket support in Catu covers technical service, spare parts with traceable Data Book, scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and full overhaul on a factory bench with certified FAT. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 1529 km via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), FB Bombas delivers to Catu industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.
For the technical profile observed in Catu, FB Bombas application engineering recommends FBEI and FBCN as a starting point for sizing, subject to refinement per Q×H curve, available NPSH and actual fluid temperature. Typical applications mapped for Catu include transferência geral and utilidades — each with its own requirements for NPSH, acceptable pulsation and start-up strategy. For óleos industriais and água industrial in Catu, the baseline is AISI 316 or for chloride resistance in marine atmosphere — FB engineering tunes from immersion tests, field history and iron/stainless/duplex compatibility within the local fluid classes. Catu is served with a logistics lead time of 96h to 7 days for critical parts from Cabreúva-SP, subject to case-by-case optimization.
The demand profile in Catu reflects medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline. Fluid-roster complexity in Catu is low — lean fluid roster — technical operation focused on few main vectors. Typical seasonality of the petroquimico cluster (continuous operation with triennial outages (TPM) — moments of concentrated demand for retrofitted equipment) directly impacts supply scheduling and PMs in Catu. Catu: óleos industriais and água industrial. Each fluid defines a distinct set of pump requirements — flow, available NPSH, sealing strategy. For Catu, series FBEI for transferência geral and series FBCN for utilidades — initial reference for technical discussion with application engineering. cracking, hydrocarbon transfer, fractionation tower recirculation and oily-water pumping: this is the typical application set around the petroquimico cluster in which Catu sits.
The main logistics axis between Cabreúva-SP and Catu is BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), totaling 1529 km — a route that sets the default delivery time for finished equipment. Beyond the main route, Catu is accessible via BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 — options that provide redundancy in case of blockages or restricted operating windows. Dispatch from the Cabreúva-SP factory to Catu occurs after bench hydraulic testing and Data Book verification — mandatory steps in FB's quality control.
Technical inquiry for Catu: the FB Bombas team evaluates operating regime, fluid, available NPSH and construction configurations — return with a sized proposal in 24-48 business hours.
Talk to engineeringFor 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.

Four differentiators that make FB Bombas the choice of leading Brazilian industries.
Technical support across all 27 Brazilian states, from inland regions to major industrial capitals.
Nationwide deliveries through partner carrier network with optimized lead times.
Technical team available for sizing, project work and after-sales support across any region.
Original parts in stock for all series, ensuring operational continuity with zero downtime.
Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Catu and all of Brazil

Engineering, CNC machining and assembly — all integrated in our Cabreúva/SP factory.

We size and build complete systems, ready for installation at your industrial plant.

We keep original parts in stock for all series, ensuring continuity of your operation.

Production line with centrifugal and gear pumps assembled and tested in our manufacturing plant.
FB Bombas serves Catu 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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Brazilian sectors for which FB Bombas sizes equipment — complete technical guides per application.
FB Bombas serves Catu and neighboring municipalities with the same technical team — optimized visits and supply in joint campaigns.
Yes. FB Bombas’ application engineering analyzes the installed pump specifications (flow, pressure, viscosity, temperature) and proposes dimensional or functional technical equivalence with one of our series. Many clients in Catu have already made this replacement with gains in lead time, cost and local support.
FB pumps are supplied with a warranty against manufacturing defects according to the terms detailed in the commercial proposal. The warranty assumes installation, operation and maintenance within the parameters specified in the manual and sizing performed by engineering. Consult our technical team for specific details of your project in Catu.
Quotes can be requested via WhatsApp at +55 11 97287-4837, email comercial@fbbombas.com.br or through our website form. Provide the application (fluid, flow, pressure, temperature) and the technical team will respond with a proposal sized for your conditions in Catu.
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.
For critical parts (mechanical seal, impeller, shaft, wear ring, bearings) during a plant shutdown in Catu, 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. 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 Catu, optimizing the flow/pressure/power ratio.
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.
FB Bombas holds: active CRCC at Petrobras (supplier registry for Oil & Gas); compliance with API 676 (international standard for positive displacement pumps — FBE series); compliance with API 610 (standard for centrifugal pumps in refineries — FBCN series); compliance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards and ABNT NBR 16704 for stationary fire protection pump systems.
Yes. The FBCN series complies with ASME B73.1 (North American standard for horizontal end-suction process centrifugal pumps) — a feature that enables dimensional retrofit on existing baseplates in Catu plants originally equipped with KSB, Sulzer, Goulds or Flowserve. Shaft dimensions, suction/discharge flanges, casing feet and impeller centerline follow the standard; the rotating set is swapped without changing piping or baseplate.
Mechanical seal configuration is defined by engineering according to the fluid, temperature and operating pressure. Options include single seals, double seals (tandem or back-to-back), cartridge seals and packing glands for specific applications. For hazardous fluids, double seals with barrier are recommended.
Fill out the form and our technical team will contact you to size the ideal pump — gear (FBE/FBEI) or centrifugal (FBCN/FBOT).