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

Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Caucaia and region — factory 2350km away. Technical response within 24h.

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2350km 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 Caucaia, Ceará, FB Bombas offers FBEI, FBCN+FBOT series sized for metalurgia. In-house factory in Cabreúva-SP (2360 km), direct technical service from engineering and 96h to 7 days logistics lead time for critical parts. Standards: API 610/676 and ASME B73.1.

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Industrial Pumps in Caucaia — Ceará

Local context

Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Caucaia, Ceará 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. The BR-116 (via BA/PI) corridor combined with highways BR-116, BR-222 and BR-020 composes the freight mesh to Caucaia — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. FB Bombas maintains an installed base in Caucaia with a structure of spare parts (impeller, shaft, wear ring, cartridge mechanical seal, bearings) and scheduled preventive maintenance, with direct supply from the Cabreúva-SP factory. FB Bombas application engineering serves Caucaia with custom technical sizing: system characteristic curve, available NPSH, in-service viscosity and mechanical-seal strategy (API Plan 11, 13, 52 or 53 by criticality). FB Bombas pumps installed in Caucaia, Ceará meet CRCC Petrobras certification, ASME B73.1 (centrifugal) and API 676 (gear) compliance — credentials FB has sustained as a Brazilian manufacturer since 1944. The FB Bombas FBOT series answers metalurgia demand in Caucaia — The FBOT series is ideal for thermal oil systems in metallurgical processes requiring precise temperature control. Operating range: Precise flow control, Low NPSH required, Special materials. In Caucaia, Metalurgia and Têxtil concentrate the largest share of demand for rotating equipment — a technical agenda well known to the FB application team, with proposals sized against the actual system curve. Through 12-km proximity to the refining cluster of Fortaleza, Caucaia inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. Caucaia requires pumping of óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte, água industrial and água de tingimento, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. Cabreúva-SP → Caucaia (2360 km via BR-116 (via BA/PI)): 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

Caucaia 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. The hidráulica industrial, resfriamento de moldes, tinturaria and calandras aquecidas set accounts for a large share of industrial demand in Caucaia; FB Bombas keeps documented history of analogous applications for sizing benchmarks. 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) is the operating window initially considered for Caucaia — the final curve is finalized after piping-network analysis (head loss, geometric head, required vs. available NPSH). For Caucaia, FB delivery includes conformance certificates against API 610 (12th ed.) for centrifugal and API 676 for positive displacement, a typical requirement in downstream Oil & Gas projects — documentation typically required during commissioning audits and qualification processes. Material selection for óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte and água industrial in Caucaia considers AISI 316 or for chloride resistance in marine atmosphere — a specification FB Bombas details on a matweb sheet after fluid chemical analysis. Caucaia, near a refino cluster, deals with crude oil, derivatives, high temperature (up to 260°C in FBCN, 350°C in FBOT) and API 610 qualification — a technical agenda well known to FB application engineering. The FB model for Caucaia: 96h to 7 days logistics lead time, with the option to accelerate via air modal or alternative routing in operational emergencies.

Why FB Bombas

Caucaia: high fluid complexity, diversified fluid roster — requires a broad catalogue of materials and sealing configurations. Caucaia: 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. IBGE figures size the local market: GDP of R$ 9.9 billion in 2023, with 43.9% of value added coming from industry (2021) — in Caucaia, pumping is a production input, not an accessory. At state scale, Caucaia ranks among the 10 largest cities in the state at relevant industrial scale. Caucaia: high industrial density — multiple plants in a small radius, meaningful cumulative demand — a variable influencing commercial strategy and service logistics. In Caucaia, metalurgia plants concentrate recurring demand for centrifugal pumps for utilities and positive-displacement pumps for viscous fluids. Due to proximity to the refino cluster, Caucaia shares a technical agenda with crude transfer, distillation-tower circulation, charge pumps for reactors and movement of derivatives — a direct path to series and materials selection. In Caucaia, series FBEI for hidráulica industrial and series FBCN+FBOT for resfriamento de moldes and tinturaria — a combination that covers the typical local industrial demand. Caucaia is embedded in a microregion with dense industrial neighborhood, a context that favors shared technical-service logistics and distributed parts inventory. Working with óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte and água industrial in Caucaia demands attention to viscosity at operating temperature, residual abrasiveness and chemical compatibility — criteria FB engineering applies on every project. Caucaia among the 10 most populous cities in CE, is a regional benchmark of economic activity — a scale that translates into regular demand for rotating equipment.

Logistics & support

Cabreúva-SP to Caucaia: 2360 km via BR-116 (via BA/PI), a consolidated corridor with carriers qualified by FB Bombas for heavy-equipment cargo. Caucaia: technical service is organized as technical visits planned as a mission — concentrated agenda to cover multiple plants in a single trip — the model FB Bombas uses to ensure support without overloading operations. Federal highways BR-116, BR-222 and BR-020 make up the access network to Caucaia, offering routing flexibility for equipment cargo. Caucaia sits in a region where alternative modals (cabotage, emergency air) are considered in situations of operational urgency. Caucaia receives equipment within 72h to 7 days, depending on modal and dry season counted from dispatch at the Cabreúva-SP factory. Before shipment to Caucaia, each piece of equipment undergoes dimensional inspection, hydraulic testing and document verification.

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For projects in Caucaia, talk to FB engineering: technical analysis of the duty point, series and materials recommendation, hydraulic-test scope and Data Book. Direct service.

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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 Caucaia 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 Caucaia and the entire Ceará 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

Metalurgia plants served in other regions

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Caucaia

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

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 Caucaia 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.

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

It is. A Brazilian manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas runs its factory in Cabreúva/SP and keeps a technical team focused on projects in Caucaia. 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.

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.

Which pump does FB recommend for water and utilities in Caucaia?

For water, condensate and low-viscosity fluids, the recommendation is the FBCN standardized centrifugal — 53 models with bench-tested curves and back-pull-out maintenance, which frees the rotating assembly without dismantling the piping. The exact model comes from the circuit’s flow × head pair.

Does FB Bombas serve Caucaia?

Yes — Caucaia is part of FB Bombas’ direct service area. Supply, engineering support and spare parts ship from the factory in Cabreúva/SP; sizing is done at no cost and, when the project is critical, the team evaluates an on-site technical visit.

What certifications does FB Bombas hold?

Four pillars: a current Petrobras CRCC registration for Oil & Gas; API 676 (positive displacement) on the FBE series; ASME B73.1 (process centrifugals) on the FBCN series; and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 compliance for stationary fire pumps.

How do I contact FB Bombas’ technical team?

There are three channels: WhatsApp +55 11 97287-4837, email comercial@fbbombas.com.br and the form on our website. Technical questions get priority response within the same business day — the reply comes directly from application engineering.

What is the warranty on FB pumps?

Every FB pump leaves the factory with a warranty against manufacturing defects, under the terms detailed in the commercial proposal. The condition is that installation, operation and maintenance respect the manual's parameters and the sizing defined by engineering. For details on your project in Caucaia, talk to our technical team.

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

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 Caucaia. 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.

Are replacement parts available for customers in Caucaia?

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.

Regional Presence

Industrial Hub

Caucaia Industrial Hub

Caucaia is recognized as an important industrial hub in the region, with emphasis on metalurgia and têxtil. FB Bombas offers specialized service for local industries.

MetalurgiaTêxtil

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