Technical summary
FBCN+FBOT centrifugal pumps (FB Bombas) in Simões Filho, Bahia: sized for Polo Automotivo Ford/Camaçari (legado), flow up to 2,200 m³/h, ASME B73.1 compliance. Cabreúva-SP at 1490 km, typical critical-parts lead time: 72-96h.
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps in Simões Filho
Simões Filho has petroquímica and metalurgia as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. For Simões Filho, FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing baseplates — the FBCN centrifugal follows ASME B73.1, whose dimension designation is common to the entire installed normalized fleet, whoever the original manufacturer was. CRCC Petrobras registration valid in BA qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to Simões Filho in refining and petrochemical operations, with FBE (API 676) and FBCN (ASME B73.1) series and materials specified per NACE MR0175 for sour service with H2S. In Simões Filho, Bahia, FB Bombas serves petroquímica projects with the FBE series — dedicated application engineering for sizing against the actual system curve, CRCC Petrobras certification and technical compliance with ASME B73.1 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). The fluid roster in Simões Filho (derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP, óleos pesados and óleos hidráulicos) demands attention to viscosity, operating temperature and chemical compatibility — variables that FB application engineering uses to recommend the proper series. Logistically, the city connects to Cabreúva-SP via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), complemented by alternatives BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 — a network that supports technical service within tight operational windows. Under the IBGE Metropolitana de Salvador mesoregion grouping, Simões Filho shares per-capita GDP, workforce profile and environmental-licensing patterns with adjacent cities — macroeconomic variables that reinforce predictability of local B2B demand. For pumping projects in Simões Filho, FB Bombas provides dedicated application engineering — pre-sizing against the actual system curve, material selection (AISI 316) and on-site commissioning support. Through 13-km proximity to the petrochemical cluster of Camacari, Simões Filho inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. In Simões Filho, petroquímica projects find their technical fit in the FB Bombas FBE series. FBE external gear pumps are ideal for transferring petroleum derivatives, CAP, asphalt and viscous products typical of the petrochemical industry. Typical pre-sizing: Flow up to 250 m³/h, Pressure up to 12 bar, Temperature up to 350°C. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 1490 km via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), FB Bombas delivers to Simões Filho industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.
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1479km from factory
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps|Desde 1944
Simões Filho has petroquímica and metalurgia as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. For Simões Filho, FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing baseplates — the FBCN centrifugal follows ASME B73.1, whose dimension designation is common to the entire installed normalized fleet, whoever the original manufacturer was. CRCC Petrobras registration valid in BA qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to Simões Filho in refining and petrochemical operations, with FBE (API 676) and FBCN (ASME B73.1) series and materials specified per NACE MR0175 for sour service with H2S. In Simões Filho, Bahia, FB Bombas serves petroquímica projects with the FBE series — dedicated application engineering for sizing against the actual system curve, CRCC Petrobras certification and technical compliance with ASME B73.1 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). The fluid roster in Simões Filho (derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP, óleos pesados and óleos hidráulicos) demands attention to viscosity, operating temperature and chemical compatibility — variables that FB application engineering uses to recommend the proper series. Logistically, the city connects to Cabreúva-SP via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), complemented by alternatives BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 — a network that supports technical service within tight operational windows. Under the IBGE Metropolitana de Salvador mesoregion grouping, Simões Filho shares per-capita GDP, workforce profile and environmental-licensing patterns with adjacent cities — macroeconomic variables that reinforce predictability of local B2B demand. For pumping projects in Simões Filho, FB Bombas provides dedicated application engineering — pre-sizing against the actual system curve, material selection (AISI 316) and on-site commissioning support. Through 13-km proximity to the petrochemical cluster of Camacari, Simões Filho inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. In Simões Filho, petroquímica projects find their technical fit in the FB Bombas FBE series. FBE external gear pumps are ideal for transferring petroleum derivatives, CAP, asphalt and viscous products typical of the petrochemical industry. Typical pre-sizing: Flow up to 250 m³/h, Pressure up to 12 bar, Temperature up to 350°C. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 1490 km via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), FB Bombas delivers to Simões Filho industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
1479km 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 for Polo Automotivo Ford/Camaçari (legado) in Simões Filho
Local context
Simões Filho has petroquímica and metalurgia as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant. For Simões Filho, FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing baseplates — the FBCN centrifugal follows ASME B73.1, whose dimension designation is common to the entire installed normalized fleet, whoever the original manufacturer was. CRCC Petrobras registration valid in BA qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to Simões Filho in refining and petrochemical operations, with FBE (API 676) and FBCN (ASME B73.1) series and materials specified per NACE MR0175 for sour service with H2S. In Simões Filho, Bahia, FB Bombas serves petroquímica projects with the FBE series — dedicated application engineering for sizing against the actual system curve, CRCC Petrobras certification and technical compliance with ASME B73.1 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). The fluid roster in Simões Filho (derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP, óleos pesados and óleos hidráulicos) demands attention to viscosity, operating temperature and chemical compatibility — variables that FB application engineering uses to recommend the proper series. Logistically, the city connects to Cabreúva-SP via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), complemented by alternatives BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 — a network that supports technical service within tight operational windows. Under the IBGE Metropolitana de Salvador mesoregion grouping, Simões Filho shares per-capita GDP, workforce profile and environmental-licensing patterns with adjacent cities — macroeconomic variables that reinforce predictability of local B2B demand. For pumping projects in Simões Filho, FB Bombas provides dedicated application engineering — pre-sizing against the actual system curve, material selection (AISI 316) and on-site commissioning support. Through 13-km proximity to the petrochemical cluster of Camacari, Simões Filho inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. In Simões Filho, petroquímica projects find their technical fit in the FB Bombas FBE series. FBE external gear pumps are ideal for transferring petroleum derivatives, CAP, asphalt and viscous products typical of the petrochemical industry. Typical pre-sizing: Flow up to 250 m³/h, Pressure up to 12 bar, Temperature up to 350°C. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 1490 km via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), FB Bombas delivers to Simões Filho industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.
Technical solutions
FBCN sizing for the Simões Filho circuit checks three points on the curve: the operating point (near BEP), available NPSH with margin over required — critical with hot fluid or suction lift — and end-of-curve power, which protects the motor against overload in off-design operation. For derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP and óleos pesados, the materials recommendation in Simões Filho converges on AISI 316 or for chloride resistance in marine atmosphere, a starting point adjustable based on field-observed corrosion. Technical fit in Simões Filho points to FBE+FBEI and FBCN+FBOT as the series suitable for typical local operations — a baseline recommendation; the final specification depends on the specific process parameters. Sitting in the technical context of a petroquimico cluster, Simões Filho benefits from accumulated learning around fluids with variable viscosity, vapor presence, light hydrocarbons and the need for dual cartridge seals. Typical applications mapped for Simões Filho include transferência de CAP, circulação de produtos intermediários, hidráulica industrial and resfriamento de reatores — each with its own requirements for NPSH, acceptable pulsation and start-up strategy. Simões Filho: dual cartridge mechanical seal (API 682 Plan 53A/53B) for hazardous or high-temperature fluids — a configuration FB Bombas uses as initial reference; refinement depends on risk class and applicable environmental regulation. The applicable operating envelope spans FBCN centrifugal pumps with flow up to 2,200 m³/h, head up to 135 m and temperature up to 260°C (thermal oil via FBOT up to 350°C) — sufficient for most industrial applications identified in Simões Filho. For Simões Filho (1490 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.
Why FB Bombas
The demand profile in Simões Filho reflects medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline. Economically, delivery to Simões Filho brings logistics carries relative weight in the final composition — planned projects usually consolidate volumes. The economic base of Simões Filho confirms the profile: industry accounted for 44.2% of municipal value added (IBGE, 2021), and 2023 GDP totaled R$ 8.5 billion — a scale that sustains recurring demand for process pumps, utilities and installed-fleet replacement. Fluid-roster complexity in Simões Filho is high — diversified fluid roster — requires a broad catalogue of materials and sealing configurations. Simões Filho belongs to the set of cities with relevant industrial scale in the state — a feature that enters the sizing of the service strategy. 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 Simões Filho. In Simões Filho, petroquímica accounts for a large share of the pumping load — combining utility lines (water, steam, compressed air) with dedicated process circuits. In Simões Filho, near a petroquimico cluster, applications such as cracking, hydrocarbon transfer, fractionation tower recirculation and oily-water pumping make up the operational agenda — each backed by technical references in the FBE/FBCN/FBOT catalogues. In Simões Filho, engineered-to-order projects benefit from the FB combination: normalized baseline hydraulics + tailored customization (instrumentation, automation, special materials) with scope-defined lead time. Simões Filho shows cases like series FBE+FBEI for transferência de CAP and circulação de produtos intermediários and series FBCN+FBOT for resfriamento de reatores and aquecimento de tanques — a package FB Bombas addresses with real-curve sizing, material recommendation and dimensioned seal configuration. In Simões Filho, derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP and óleos pesados form the typical fluid set — guiding both series selection (gear, centrifugal, thermal oil) and constructive detail (closed/open/semi-open impeller). Simões Filho, among the 50 most populous cities in BA, maintains a relevant industrial base, sustains a predictable B2B demand chain — an ideal profile for scheduled supply and multi-year replacement contracts. Simões Filho sits alongside relevant industrial neighbors — a base that justifies regional rotating-asset management programs and PMs synchronized across multiple customers.
Logistics & support
1490 km separate the Cabreúva-SP factory from Simões Filho via BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) — an axis sized for movement of pumps, skids and pump-and-motor sets. Consignment stock of critical items is a common approach in Simões Filho, especially for sets running 24/7 or with concentrated PM windows. Logistics lead time to Simões Filho is 48-72h, with possible technical stop — variable with cargo type, season and specific optimizations. Alternative routing to Simões Filho can use BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324, which helps in heavy-traffic situations or maintenance on specific roads. Equipment with above-conventional gauge bound for Simões Filho is moved by road modal with dedicated route planning. The factory-to-Simões Filho logistics cycle begins with documented dispatch: invoice, packing list, test certificates and the equipment's technical manual. The technical-service model in Simões Filho is structured as technical visits scheduled in advance, optimizing the specialized team's travel.
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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 Simões Filho 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 Simões Filho 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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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Simões Filho
Does FB Bombas supply the automotive industry in Simões Filho?
Does FB Bombas supply the automotive industry in Simões Filho?
Yes. In the automotive industry, main applications are: FBOT for heating systems in paint ovens and heat treatment of parts; FBE for machining oil and industrial lubricant transfer; FBCN for cooling systems and process water.
What types of fluids can FB pumps handle?
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.
Can FB Bombas pumps be financed via BNDES / FINAME in Simões Filho?
Can FB Bombas pumps be financed via BNDES / FINAME in Simões Filho?
They can. FB Bombas' accreditation in FINAME (the BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency), as a Brazilian manufacturer, makes equipment destined for Simões Filho 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.
Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Simões Filho?
Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Simões Filho?
Yes. FB Bombas offers technical training for operations and maintenance teams in Simões Filho, 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.
What is the maximum viscosity that FBE pumps can handle?
What is the maximum viscosity that FBE pumps can handle?
FBE external gear pumps can operate with fluids up to 100,000 SSU (approximately 22,000 cSt). For very high viscosities, rotation is reduced to maintain volumetric efficiency and component life. Engineering sizes each application in Simões Filho according to the actual viscosity profile.
How do I contact FB Bombas’ technical team?
How do I contact FB Bombas’ technical team?
You can reach us on WhatsApp at +55 11 97287-4837, write to comercial@fbbombas.com.br or fill in the website form. Technical requests receive prioritized feedback within the same business day, coming straight from application engineering.
Up to what temperature can FB Bombas pumps operate?
Up to what temperature can FB Bombas pumps operate?
Each series has its thermal limit: with heating jacket and special sealing, FBE and FBEI reach 350°C; FBOT hits the same 350°C in thermal oil circuits; FBCN goes up to 260°C when fitted with proper materials and sealing. Safe operation requires correctly sized sealing and materials.
Does FB Bombas serve cities neighboring Simões Filho?
Does FB Bombas serve cities neighboring Simões Filho?
It does. The technical support and logistics covering Simões Filho are the same applied to the metropolitan region and nearby microregions. That operating radius enables coordinated service to industrial plants distributed across several cities.
How to request a technical quote for industrial pumps in Simões Filho?
How to request a technical quote for industrial pumps in Simões Filho?
Send the application data through the website form, WhatsApp +55 11 97287-4837 or email comercial@fbbombas.com.br: fluid (name and viscosity at operating temperature), target flow in m³/h, discharge head in m, available NPSH, operating temperature and regime — continuous or intermittent. After reviewing the briefing, application engineering returns a preliminary technical proposal, characteristic curve, suggested materials and delivery lead time for your project in Simões Filho.
Does FB Bombas have a representative in Simões Filho?
Does FB Bombas have a representative in Simões Filho?
Service to Simões Filho is handled directly by the FB Bombas team at the Cabreúva/SP factory. That means direct contact with application engineering for sizing, a complete technical quotation within 3-5 business days and original spare parts supplied at factory-direct pricing. On-site technical visits to Simões Filho are planned based on project criticality.
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Fill out the form and our technical team will contact you to size the ideal pump — gear (FBE/FBEI) or centrifugal (FBCN/FBOT).
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