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

Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Poções and region — factory 1198km away. Technical response within 24h.

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1198km 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

In Poções, Bahia, FB Bombas offers FBEI, FBOT series sized for café. In-house factory in Cabreúva-SP (1209 km), direct technical service from engineering and 72-96h logistics lead time for critical parts. Standards: API 610/676 and ASME B73.1.

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Industrial Pumps in Poções — Bahia

Local context

In Poções, Bahia, FB Bombas serves café projects with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series — dedicated application engineering for sizing against the actual system curve, CRCC Petrobras certification and technical compliance with API 610 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). 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. FB Bombas aftermarket support in Poções covers technical service, spare parts with traceable Data Book, scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and full overhaul on a factory bench with certified FAT. Just 222 km separate Poções from the pulp-and-paper cluster of Eunapolis — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. In Poções, 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. The óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico profile observed in Poções maps to a precise set of FB series: high viscosity → FBE/FBEI; water and low viscosity → FBCN; heat transfer → FBOT; fire protection → FBFS. Operations in café, alimentos dominate the local production profile, defining the typical fluid catalogue and the FB series recommended for each application. FB Bombas pumps installed in Poções, Bahia meet CRCC Petrobras certification, API 610 (centrifugal) and API 676 (gear) compliance — credentials FB has sustained as a Brazilian manufacturer since 1944. Cabreúva-SP → Poções (1209 km via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG)): 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.

Technical solutions

For the technical profile observed in Poções, 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. The technical profile of the papel-celulose cluster near Poções involves liquor circulation, white water, low-to-medium consistency stock pumps — information that guides preliminary sizing of FB series. For sealing in Poções, single cartridge mechanical seal (Plan 11/13) for general service, upgradable to dual when the fluid requires secondary containment is a defensible starting point; final plan approval involves risk analysis of the specific fluid. Material selection for óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico in Poções considers austenitic stainless steels (AISI 304/316) with attention to thermal expansion — a specification FB Bombas details on a matweb sheet after fluid chemical analysis. Poções: transferência de óleos, pasteurização and limpeza CIP. This application mix is covered by the recommended FB series, with case-by-case fine tuning. Lead time for critical parts to Poções is typically 72-96h — a function of distance (1209 km) and the available road modal.

Why FB Bombas

In Poções, papel-celulose-cluster seasonality manifests as annual maintenance shutdowns concentrate demand into predictable windows — information FB Bombas uses to schedule plant capacity and ready-to-ship inventory. In Poções, the medium complexity index in the fluid mix sets moderate fluid roster — concentration in a few main technical categories — a factor adjusting both technical-spec depth and materials-catalogue scope. In Poções, value added is dominated by services (53.5%, IBGE 2021), with a 2023 GDP of R$ 682 million — a profile where pumping demand concentrates on building infrastructure, sanitation, HVAC and utilities, FBCN centrifugal territory. In Poções, high industrial density — multiple plants in a small radius, meaningful cumulative demand — a characteristic that sizes FB's commercial strategy: application-engineering coverage, visit cadence and depth of consignment stock. In Poções, café plants concentrate recurring demand for centrifugal pumps for utilities and positive-displacement pumps for viscous fluids. In Poções, series FBEI for transferência de óleos and series FBOT for pasteurização and limpeza CIP — a combination that covers the typical local industrial demand. Poções among the 50 most populous cities in BA, maintains a relevant industrial base — a scale that translates into regular demand for rotating equipment. Working with óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico in Poções demands attention to viscosity at operating temperature, residual abrasiveness and chemical compatibility — criteria FB engineering applies on every project. Due to proximity to the papel-celulose cluster, Poções 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.

Logistics & support

Cabreúva-SP → Poções via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) (1209 km): a corridor with regular FB freight history, supporting indivisible loads and sets with escort when the gauge demands. For Poções, FB service follows the technical visits scheduled in advance, optimizing the specialized team's travel model — application engineers conduct pre-scheduled visits while remote support via documentation and phone covers point queries. For Poções, 48-72h, with possible technical stop is the standard contractual transit window — compressible via emergency air modal for critical parts, on specific demand. The BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 mesh provides logistics redundancy for Poções — when one route is restricted (rains, construction, accidents), delivery is rerouted without compromising the critical lead time. For Poções, FB dispatch is preceded by: hydrostatic test at 1.5× design pressure, performance run with curve points, G2.5 dynamic balancing and Data Book closure — all traceable by serial number.

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FB engineers serve Poções 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

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.

Discover FB Bombas

Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Poções 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 Poções 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 Poções and neighboring municipalities with the same technical team — optimized visits and supply in joint campaigns.

Café plants served in other regions

Beyond Poções, FB Bombas supplies the FBE / FBCN / FBOT / FBEI series for café plants across multiple Brazilian cities — shared technical repertoire, field-validated materials and traceable Data Book on every project.

Frequently Asked Questions about Poções

What is the balancing grade of FB pumps for critical projects in Poções?

The FB Bombas rotating set is balanced per ISO 21940 G2.5 (a balancing grade equivalent to API 610 requirements for heavy-duty service) — required for critical projects in Poções with continuous regime, plants with online vibration monitoring or applications with high cost of unplanned downtime. For machines running above 3,600 RPM or with rotating mass over 50 kg, balancing is performed on two planes with a piezoelectric sensor.

What type of mechanical seal do FB pumps use?

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.

Is FB Bombas a national alternative to imported manufacturers in Poções?

It is. A Brazilian manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas runs its factory in Cabreúva/SP and keeps a technical team focused on projects in Poções. Where global manufacturers operate — KSB, Sulzer, Imbil, Grundfos —, the FBCN (centrifugal), FBE/FBEI (gear) and FBOT (thermal oil) series offer equivalent coverage, with better lead times by dispensing with imports, factory-direct technical support, agile parts replacement and Portuguese-speaking application engineering. For retrofits, existing baseplates keep dimensional interchangeability thanks to ASME B73.1 normalization.

Are FB pumps energy efficient?

They are. In energy consumption, nothing weighs more than sizing correctly: oversized or undersized pumps generate waste. FB Bombas engineering's job is to define the ideal operating point for the actual process conditions in Poções, optimizing flow, pressure and power together.

What is the advantage of buying from a national manufacturer like FB Bombas?

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 Poções and surrounding areas. FB Bombas has been manufacturing in Brazil since 1944.

What types of fluids can FB pumps handle?

The FB portfolio handles an extensive spectrum of fluids. The FBE series takes mineral and synthetic oils, asphalt (CAP), BPF fuel oils, petroleum derivatives, molasses, resins plus viscous chemical and hydraulic products; the FBCN series works with raw and treated water, process fluids and industrial effluents; the FBOT series is dedicated to thermal oil at elevated temperatures. Each case is sized considering viscosity, temperature and chemical compatibility.

Are FBCN pumps dimensionally compatible with global manufacturers already installed in Poções?

They are. The ASME B73.1 normalization (North American dimensional standard for end-suction process pumps) adopted in the FBCN series makes the pump-and-motor set swappable with KSB, Sulzer, Goulds and Flowserve units already operating in Poções plants. In a typical retrofit, baseplate, suction/discharge piping and foundations are preserved — only the rotating set is replaced. The dimensional gap analysis is executed by FB application engineering before supplying.

What certifications does FB Bombas hold?

Credentials include an active Petrobras CRCC, API 676 compliance on the FBE gear line, API 610 compliance on the FBCN centrifugal and adherence to NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 on fire-fighting systems. Technical documentation and data book accompany supplies upon requirement.

How long has FB Bombas been in the market?

FB Bombas' trajectory as an industrial pump manufacturer began in 1944 and adds up to over 82 years of continuous experience. Engineering, manufacturing and testing operate under one roof at the Cabreúva/SP factory — a guarantee of total quality control on every unit that reaches Poções and the rest of Brazil.

Can FB Bombas pumps be financed via BNDES / FINAME in Poções?

Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer accredited in FINAME (BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency), which qualifies equipment supplied to Poções 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.

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