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In Abaeté, Minas Gerais, FBOT covers carvão with ASME B73.1 normalized hydraulics — direct dimensional interchangeability with market references. Cabreúva-SP (494 km), 48-72h lead time.


Based in Cabreúva-SP at 494 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas delivers to Abaeté industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. FB Bombas application engineering serves Abaeté 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). In Abaeté, Minas Gerais, FB Bombas serves carvão 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). Abaeté sits 124 km from the steel cluster centered in Divinopolis, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. Abaeté is served by the BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias axis and also by highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. Abaeté 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. FB Bombas serves Abaeté with a complete aftermarket package — original spare parts, preventive maintenance, vibration troubleshooting (ISO 10816 analysis), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing and retrofit of global-manufacturer pumps on the ASME B73.1 baseplate. Within IBGE mesoregion Central Mineira, Abaeté shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. Operations in carvão, alimentos dominate the local production profile, defining the typical fluid catalogue and the FB series recommended for each application.
Based in Cabreúva-SP at 494 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas delivers to Abaeté industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. FB Bombas application engineering serves Abaeté 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). In Abaeté, Minas Gerais, FB Bombas serves carvão 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). Abaeté sits 124 km from the steel cluster centered in Divinopolis, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. Abaeté is served by the BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias axis and also by highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. Abaeté 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. FB Bombas serves Abaeté with a complete aftermarket package — original spare parts, preventive maintenance, vibration troubleshooting (ISO 10816 analysis), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing and retrofit of global-manufacturer pumps on the ASME B73.1 baseplate. Within IBGE mesoregion Central Mineira, Abaeté shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. Operations in carvão, alimentos dominate the local production profile, defining the typical fluid catalogue and the FB series recommended for each application.

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In Abaeté, Minas Gerais, FBOT covers carvão with ASME B73.1 normalized hydraulics — direct dimensional interchangeability with market references. Cabreúva-SP (494 km), 48-72h lead time.
Based in Cabreúva-SP at 494 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas delivers to Abaeté industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. FB Bombas application engineering serves Abaeté 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). In Abaeté, Minas Gerais, FB Bombas serves carvão 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). Abaeté sits 124 km from the steel cluster centered in Divinopolis, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. Abaeté is served by the BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias axis and also by highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. Abaeté 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. FB Bombas serves Abaeté with a complete aftermarket package — original spare parts, preventive maintenance, vibration troubleshooting (ISO 10816 analysis), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing and retrofit of global-manufacturer pumps on the ASME B73.1 baseplate. Within IBGE mesoregion Central Mineira, Abaeté shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. Operations in carvão, alimentos dominate the local production profile, defining the typical fluid catalogue and the FB series recommended for each application.
Lead time for critical parts to Abaeté is typically 48-72h — a function of distance (494 km) and the available road modal. FBEI and FBOT: this is the set of FB series with initial technical fit for Abaeté, respecting fluid characteristics and the regional operating regime. The siderurgico cluster near Abaeté brings a technical agenda of cooling water, rolling-mill lubricating oils and thermal oil in furnaces — a reference FB Bombas uses as a benchmark for initial sizing and series selection. In Abaeté, ASME B73.1 for horizontal normalized centrifugal pumps — consolidated market standard are the applicable references — easing approval at commissioning and during technical audits. Material selection for óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico in Abaeté 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. In Abaeté, transferência de óleos, pasteurização and limpeza CIP form the typical-use portfolio — guiding series selection, sealing configuration and internal coating according to fluid abrasiveness or aggressiveness.
The demand profile in Abaeté reflects medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline. Abaeté has a specific regional profile, with industrial demand sized to its scale — a feature that enters the sizing of the service strategy. Typical seasonality of the siderurgico cluster (continuous operation with annual scheduled maintenance and occasional outages tied to production campaigns) directly impacts supply scheduling and PMs in Abaeté. Fluid-roster complexity in Abaeté is medium — moderate fluid roster — concentration in a few main technical categories. In Abaeté, carvão accounts for a large share of the pumping load — combining utility lines (water, steam, compressed air) with dedicated process circuits. Abaeté shows cases like series FBEI for transferência de óleos and series FBOT for pasteurização and limpeza CIP — a package FB Bombas addresses with real-curve sizing, material recommendation and dimensioned seal configuration. In Abaeté, óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico form the typical fluid set — guiding both series selection (gear, centrifugal, thermal oil) and constructive detail (closed/open/semi-open impeller). For Abaeté, the FBFS line offers a complete fire-protection package: main pump, jockey, control panel NFPA 20 and diesel fuel tank — scope per NFPA 20. In Abaeté, near a siderurgico cluster, applications such as blast-furnace cooling systems, rolling-mill lubricating oils and thermal oil in continuous furnaces make up the operational agenda — each backed by technical references in the FBE/FBCN/FBOT catalogues.
Cabreúva-SP to Abaeté: 494 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, a consolidated corridor with carriers qualified by FB Bombas for heavy-equipment cargo. Federal highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 make up the access network to Abaeté, offering routing flexibility for equipment cargo. Abaeté: transport of large skids and pump-motor sets is executed with platform trailers and indivisible-cargo logistics when applicable. Abaeté receives equipment within 24-48h via federal highways counted from dispatch at the Cabreúva-SP factory. Abaeté: technical service is organized as planned technical visits with 1-2 day mobilization window — direct coordination with the customer — the model FB Bombas uses to ensure support without overloading operations.
Technical inquiry for the FBCN series in Abaeté: real-curve sizing, material recommendation and sealing configuration. Direct service from the FB team.
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 Abaeté 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.

Production line with centrifugal and gear pumps assembled and tested in our manufacturing plant.
FB Bombas serves Abaeté and the entire Minas Gerais 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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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.
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Brazilian sectors for which FB Bombas sizes equipment — complete technical guides per application.
Regional service from Abaeté — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.
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 Abaeté 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.
Yes. FB Bombas offers technical training for operations and maintenance teams in Abaeté, 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.
Yes. For projects in Abaeté, on-site technical visits by application engineers can be scheduled for process data collection, diagnosis of existing installations and commissioning support. Geographic proximity makes this operation agile and recurring.
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.
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 Abaeté, optimizing the flow/pressure/power ratio.
Yes. The FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) is executed on the factory bench in Cabreúva/SP, with hydraulic test, characteristic-curve measurement (Q × H), hydraulic efficiency, NPSHr and ISO 10816 vibration — witnessed by customer inspection when specified. For projects in Abaeté, the SAT (Site Acceptance Test) is supported by application engineering during commissioning, with startup checklist, laser alignment and baseline vibration-signature capture.
FB Bombas manufactures three major lines: FBE (external gear) for viscous fluids, FBEI (internal gear) for lubricating fluids, FBCN (normalized centrifugal) for water and low-viscosity fluids, and FBOT (specific centrifugal) for thermal oil circuits. We also serve fire protection systems in compliance with NFPA and NBR 16704.
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.
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.
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 Abaeté.
Fill out the form and our technical team will contact you to size the ideal pump — gear (FBE/FBEI) or centrifugal (FBCN/FBOT).