Technical summary
The FBOT (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Gandu, Bahia for cacau — head up to 138 m, temperature up to 260°C. API 610, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (1334 km).


Gandu's industrial profile centers on Cacau and Alimentos — sectors with specific pumping demands that FB Bombas meets with dedicated product series. Gandu requires pumping of óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. For pumping projects in Gandu, FB Bombas provides dedicated application engineering — pre-sizing against the actual system curve, material selection (AISI 316) and on-site commissioning support. 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. For projects in Gandu 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 a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Gandu, Bahia, with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series applied to the cacau sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and certification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. The BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) corridor combined with highways BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 composes the freight mesh to Gandu — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. The refining cluster of Sao Francisco Do Conde is 152 km from Gandu, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 1334 km via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), FB Bombas delivers to Gandu industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.
Gandu's industrial profile centers on Cacau and Alimentos — sectors with specific pumping demands that FB Bombas meets with dedicated product series. Gandu requires pumping of óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. For pumping projects in Gandu, FB Bombas provides dedicated application engineering — pre-sizing against the actual system curve, material selection (AISI 316) and on-site commissioning support. 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. For projects in Gandu 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 a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Gandu, Bahia, with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series applied to the cacau sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and certification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. The BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) corridor combined with highways BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 composes the freight mesh to Gandu — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. The refining cluster of Sao Francisco Do Conde is 152 km from Gandu, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 1334 km via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), FB Bombas delivers to Gandu industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.

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The FBOT (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Gandu, Bahia for cacau — head up to 138 m, temperature up to 260°C. API 610, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (1334 km).
Gandu's industrial profile centers on Cacau and Alimentos — sectors with specific pumping demands that FB Bombas meets with dedicated product series. Gandu requires pumping of óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. For pumping projects in Gandu, FB Bombas provides dedicated application engineering — pre-sizing against the actual system curve, material selection (AISI 316) and on-site commissioning support. 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. For projects in Gandu 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 a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Gandu, Bahia, with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series applied to the cacau sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and certification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. The BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) corridor combined with highways BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 composes the freight mesh to Gandu — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. The refining cluster of Sao Francisco Do Conde is 152 km from Gandu, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 1334 km via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), FB Bombas delivers to Gandu industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.
In Gandu, transferência de óleos, pasteurização and limpeza CIP are the applications that most often appear in local industrial operations; each defines a distinct set of process variables. Material selection for óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico in Gandu considers AISI 316 or for chloride resistance in marine atmosphere — a specification FB Bombas details on a matweb sheet after fluid chemical analysis. In Gandu, influence from the refino cluster translates into crude oil, derivatives, high temperature (up to 260°C in FBCN, 350°C in FBOT) and API 610 qualification — variables that enter both preliminary sizing and the selection of materials and constructive configurations. dual cartridge mechanical seal (API 682 Plan 53A/53B) for hazardous or high-temperature fluids is the initial sealing configuration for Gandu; secondary-plan adjustments and dual cartridges are considered based on fluid criticality and environmental requirement. FBEI and FBOT: this is the set of FB series with initial technical fit for Gandu, respecting fluid characteristics and the regional operating regime. For Gandu (1334 km from Cabreúva-SP), the critical-parts logistics cycle runs in 72-96h — a workable window for regular PM campaigns with controlled risk of extended downtime.
Gandu: medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline — a variable influencing commercial strategy and service logistics. Gandu: medium fluid complexity, moderate fluid roster — concentration in a few main technical categories. Gandu: by affinity to the refino cluster, scheduled outages every 3-5 years (turnaround) — synchronized demand peaks across the supply chain — a variable that enters commercial planning. At state scale, Gandu has a specific regional profile, with industrial demand sized to its scale. Gandu has cacau as its main industrial-pump application front — from primary transfer to internal circulation in process equipment. Custom solutions for Gandu may include skids with integrated control panel, hydraulic retrofit and mobile units for temporary campaigns. For Gandu, series FBEI for transferência de óleos and series FBOT for pasteurização and limpeza CIP — initial reference for technical discussion with application engineering. Gandu: óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico. Each fluid defines a distinct set of pump requirements — flow, available NPSH, sealing strategy. crude transfer, distillation-tower circulation, charge pumps for reactors and movement of derivatives: this is the typical application set around the refino cluster in which Gandu sits.
1334 km separate the Cabreúva-SP factory from Gandu 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 Gandu is 48-72h, with possible technical stop — variable with cargo type, season and specific optimizations. Alternative routing to Gandu can use BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324, which helps in heavy-traffic situations or maintenance on specific roads. The factory-to-Gandu logistics cycle begins with documented dispatch: invoice, packing list, test certificates and the equipment's technical manual. The technical-service model in Gandu is structured as technical visits scheduled in advance, optimizing the specialized team's travel.
For projects with FBCN pumps in Gandu, talk to FB application engineering: viscosity analysis, available NPSH, seal materials and operating regime — technical response within 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 Gandu 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.

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FB Bombas serves Gandu 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.
Regional service from Gandu — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.
Yes. In addition to the standard portfolio, FB Bombas develops custom solutions for special applications, including modifications in construction materials, sealing arrangements, integrated heating systems, skids, mobile assemblies and retrofit of existing installations. Special projects go through engineering before manufacturing.
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. FB Bombas is a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, with a factory in Cabreúva/SP and a technical team for projects in Gandu. 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.
Yes. FB Bombas serves the entire metropolitan region and microregions neighboring Gandu with the same technical support and logistics structure. This regional reach allows serving industrial plants distributed across multiple cities in a coordinated way.
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 Gandu, optimizing the flow/pressure/power ratio.
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 Gandu. 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.
Maximum temperature depends on the series: FBE and FBEI operate up to 350°C with heating jacket and special sealing; FBOT operates up to 350°C in thermal oil circuits; FBCN operates up to 250°C with proper materials and sealing. Correct sizing of sealing and materials is essential for safe operation.
Shorter delivery times (no import dependency), direct technical support from FB engineering, replacement parts with in-house manufacturing, prices in local currency (no exchange rate exposure) and on-site service for projects in Gandu and surrounding areas. FB Bombas has been manufacturing in Brazil since 1944.
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 Gandu. 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.
Yes. Since FB Bombas manufactures entirely in Cabreúva/SP, replacement parts for the FBE, FBEI, FBCN and FBOT series are available directly from the factory, with short lead times for scheduled stops and priority service for emergencies. This significantly reduces total cost of ownership.
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