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

Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Crateús and region — factory 2123km away.

Nationwide Service
2123km 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

FB Bombas serves Crateús, Ceará with industrial pumps manufactured in Cabreúva-SP since 1944. For comércio, FBE, FBCN series cover the local technical range. Logistics distance: 2133 km. Typical critical-parts lead time: 96h to 7 days. Compliant with API 610/676, ASME B73.1 and Petrobras CRCC.

Local technical content

Industrial Pumps in Crateús — Ceará

Local context

FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Crateús, Ceará, with the FBCN series applied to the comércio 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. Under the IBGE Sertões Cearenses mesoregion grouping, Crateús shares per-capita GDP, workforce profile and environmental-licensing patterns with adjacent cities — macroeconomic variables that reinforce predictability of local B2B demand. Crateús is served by the BR-116 (via BA/PI) axis and also by highways BR-116, BR-222 and BR-020 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. The industrial district cluster of Maracanau is 269 km from Crateús, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. In Crateús, Comércio and Pecuária 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. FB Bombas application engineering serves Crateús 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). For projects in Crateús 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. Service to Crateús is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 (via BA/PI) (2133 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.

Technical solutions

Compliance with ASME B73.1 for horizontal normalized centrifugal pumps — consolidated market standard is part of the default scope for FB series recommended for Crateús, with traceable test and materials documentation. In Crateús, influence from the distrito-industrial cluster translates into variable mix: specialty chemicals, hydraulic oils, purified water and thermal oil — variables that enter both preliminary sizing and the selection of materials and constructive configurations. Lead time for critical parts to Crateús is typically 96h to 7 days — a function of distance (2133 km) and the available road modal.

Why FB Bombas

At state scale, Crateús belongs to the set of cities with relevant industrial scale in the state. Crateús: high industrial density — multiple plants in a small radius, meaningful cumulative demand — a variable influencing commercial strategy and service logistics. Crateús: by affinity to the distrito-industrial cluster, variable seasonality depending on plant mix — individualized planning — a variable that enters commercial planning. Crateús has comércio as its main industrial-pump application front — from primary transfer to internal circulation in process equipment. The FBFS line serves Crateús with fire-protection systems compliant with NFPA 20, NBR 16704 and NBR 10897, in electric, diesel and hybrid configurations. Being among the 50 most populous cities in CE, maintains a relevant industrial base, Crateús presents volume and application diversity that justify FB Bombas' structured service. diverse applications — specialty chemicals, hydraulic oils, purified water and thermal oils: this is the typical application set around the distrito-industrial cluster in which Crateús sits.

Logistics & support

The main logistics axis between Cabreúva-SP and Crateús is BR-116 (via BA/PI), totaling 2133 km — a route that sets the default delivery time for finished equipment. Beyond the main route, Crateús is accessible via BR-116, BR-222 and BR-020 — options that provide redundancy in case of blockages or restricted operating windows. Given the long distance to Crateús, combined modals (road + cabotage, or road + air for critical parts) may be evaluated — a case-by-case decision FB Bombas takes. Dispatch from the Cabreúva-SP factory to Crateús occurs after bench hydraulic testing and Data Book verification — mandatory steps in FB's quality control.

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FB engineers serve Crateús 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

Four differentiators that make FB Bombas the choice of leading Brazilian industries.

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 parts in stock for all series, ensuring operational continuity with zero downtime.

Discover FB Bombas

Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Crateús 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 Crateús 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

Neighboring cities served in the same region

FB Bombas serves Crateús and neighboring municipalities with the same technical team — optimized visits and supply in joint campaigns.

Comércio plants served in other regions

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Crateús

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

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.

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 Crateús.

Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, with a factory in Cabreúva/SP and a technical team for projects in Crateús. 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.

The FB line covers a wide range: mineral and synthetic oils, asphalt (CAP), BPF fuel oils, petroleum derivatives, molasses, resins, viscous chemical and hydraulic products (FBE series); raw and treated water, process fluids, industrial effluents (FBCN series); thermal oil at elevated temperatures (FBOT series). Each application is sized according to fluid viscosity, temperature and chemical compatibility.

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.

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.

Lead time depends on the chosen series, construction materials and stock availability. For standard configuration pumps, lead times are shorter; for special or custom constructions, the schedule is informed in the technical proposal. Logistics for Crateús is handled by our regular road operator.

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.

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.

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