Technical summary
The FBCN (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Além Paraíba, Minas Gerais for indústria de transformação — head up to 135 m, temperature up to 260°C. ASME B73.1, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (480 km).


From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 480 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas reaches Além Paraíba with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects. In Além Paraíba, Minas Gerais, FB Bombas serves indústria de transformação 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 ASME B73.1 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). Under the IBGE Zona da Mata mesoregion grouping, Além Paraíba shares per-capita GDP, workforce profile and environmental-licensing patterns with adjacent cities — macroeconomic variables that reinforce predictability of local B2B demand. FB Bombas maintains in Além Paraíba the technical portfolio of CRCC Petrobras + API 676 + ASME B73.1 (API 610 on engineered-to-order projects) — a regulatory base that spans refining, petrochemicals, mining, sanitation, pulp and paper, sugar-ethanol and steel. The petrochemical cluster of Itaborai is 97 km from Além Paraíba, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. In Além Paraíba, óleos industriais e fluidos de processo and água industrial make up the fluid portfolio served by local plants — each with its own requirements on available NPSH, in-service viscosity and sealing strategy (Plan 11/13/52/53 by criticality). In Além Paraíba, Indústria de Transformação 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.
From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 480 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas reaches Além Paraíba with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects. In Além Paraíba, Minas Gerais, FB Bombas serves indústria de transformação 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 ASME B73.1 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). Under the IBGE Zona da Mata mesoregion grouping, Além Paraíba shares per-capita GDP, workforce profile and environmental-licensing patterns with adjacent cities — macroeconomic variables that reinforce predictability of local B2B demand. FB Bombas maintains in Além Paraíba the technical portfolio of CRCC Petrobras + API 676 + ASME B73.1 (API 610 on engineered-to-order projects) — a regulatory base that spans refining, petrochemicals, mining, sanitation, pulp and paper, sugar-ethanol and steel. The petrochemical cluster of Itaborai is 97 km from Além Paraíba, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. In Além Paraíba, óleos industriais e fluidos de processo and água industrial make up the fluid portfolio served by local plants — each with its own requirements on available NPSH, in-service viscosity and sealing strategy (Plan 11/13/52/53 by criticality). In Além Paraíba, Indústria de Transformação 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.

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The FBCN (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Além Paraíba, Minas Gerais for indústria de transformação — head up to 135 m, temperature up to 260°C. ASME B73.1, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (480 km).
From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 480 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas reaches Além Paraíba with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects. In Além Paraíba, Minas Gerais, FB Bombas serves indústria de transformação 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 ASME B73.1 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). Under the IBGE Zona da Mata mesoregion grouping, Além Paraíba shares per-capita GDP, workforce profile and environmental-licensing patterns with adjacent cities — macroeconomic variables that reinforce predictability of local B2B demand. FB Bombas maintains in Além Paraíba the technical portfolio of CRCC Petrobras + API 676 + ASME B73.1 (API 610 on engineered-to-order projects) — a regulatory base that spans refining, petrochemicals, mining, sanitation, pulp and paper, sugar-ethanol and steel. The petrochemical cluster of Itaborai is 97 km from Além Paraíba, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. In Além Paraíba, óleos industriais e fluidos de processo and água industrial make up the fluid portfolio served by local plants — each with its own requirements on available NPSH, in-service viscosity and sealing strategy (Plan 11/13/52/53 by criticality). In Além Paraíba, Indústria de Transformação 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.
The FB model for Além Paraíba: 48-72h logistics lead time, with the option to accelerate via air modal or alternative routing in operational emergencies. Além Paraíba: transferência em linhas de produção and utilidades de planta. This application mix is covered by the recommended FB series, with case-by-case fine tuning. FBEI and FBCN: this is the set of FB series with initial technical fit for Além Paraíba, respecting fluid characteristics and the regional operating regime. For the FBCN centrifugal in Além Paraíba, correct selection comes from the circuit's flow × head pair: the right model is the one that places the operating point near BEP (best efficiency point), where efficiency and reliability go together. A pump oversized "to be safe" runs in internal recirculation — vibration, radial load and short seal life.
The demand profile in Além Paraíba reflects medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline. Fluid-roster complexity in Além Paraíba is low — lean fluid roster — technical operation focused on few main vectors. The economic base of Além Paraíba confirms the profile: industry accounted for 36.3% of municipal value added (IBGE, 2021), and 2023 GDP totaled R$ 1 billion — a scale that sustains recurring demand for process pumps, utilities and installed-fleet replacement. indústria de transformação plants in Além Paraíba sustain a continuous pipeline of technical demand — from scheduled replacement to ASME B73.1 dimensional retrofit replacing imported equipment. The fluid catalogue in Além Paraíba (óleos industriais e fluidos de processo and água industrial) demands case-by-case technical analysis: pour point, Saybolt viscosity at operating temperature, suspended solids and pH profile. The petroquimico cluster around Além Paraíba concentrates applications cracking, hydrocarbon transfer, fractionation tower recirculation and oily-water pumping — a technical package where FB Bombas has commissioning, retrofit and long-term support history.
The main logistics axis between Cabreúva-SP and Além Paraíba is BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, totaling 480 km — a route that sets the default delivery time for finished equipment. Beyond the main route, Além Paraíba is accessible via BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 — options that provide redundancy in case of blockages or restricted operating windows. Technical-service coverage for Além Paraíba involves planned technical visits with 1-2 day mobilization window — direct coordination with the customer.
Technical inquiry for the FBCN series in Além Paraíba: 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.

What changes when the pump comes straight from the manufacturer: engineering, stock and logistics under one roof in Cabreúva-SP.
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 spare parts for the FBE, FBEI, FBCN and FBOT series stocked at our own factory, ready to ship.
Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Além Paraíba 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.

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FB Bombas serves Além Paraíba 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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Brazilian sectors for which FB Bombas sizes equipment — complete technical guides per application.
Regional service from Além Paraíba — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.
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.
FB pumps are supplied with a warranty against manufacturing defects according to the terms detailed in the commercial proposal. The warranty assumes installation, operation and maintenance within the parameters specified in the manual and sizing performed by engineering. Consult our technical team for specific details of your project in Além Paraíba.
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 Além Paraíba 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’ application engineering analyzes the installed pump specifications (flow, pressure, viscosity, temperature) and proposes dimensional or functional technical equivalence with one of our series. Many clients in Além Paraíba have already made this replacement with gains in lead time, cost and local support.
It does. When a special application demands something beyond the standard portfolio, FB Bombas develops the solution: modified construction materials, specific sealing arrangements, system-integrated heating, skids, mobile assemblies and retrofit of existing installations. Engineering reviews each special project as a step prior to manufacturing.
Yes. For stationary fire protection systems, FB Bombas produces pumps compliant with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and with ABNT's NBR 16704 — covering building and industrial projects that demand these certifications.
It does. FB Bombas' technical training program for operators and maintainers in Além Paraíba covers: characteristic-curve reading and sizing, cavitation identified via NPSH, mechanical-seal troubleshooting, laser alignment, vibration analyzed per ISO 10816 and preventive maintenance (PM) practice, including bearing and wear-ring replacement. Location and format are flexible — customer plant or the Cabreúva/SP factory, in person or hybrid.
Yes. ASME B73.1 dimensional compliance — the North American standard for horizontal end-suction process centrifugal pumps — is a feature of the FBCN series and enables retrofit on existing baseplates in Além Paraíba plants, regardless of which brand occupied the base, provided the designation coincides. Shaft, suction/discharge flanges, casing feet and impeller centerline obey the standard, so the new pump takes the position without touching piping or baseplate.
When there is a plant shutdown in Além Paraíba, FB Bombas triggers an emergency flow dedicated to critical parts (mechanical seal, impeller, shaft, wear ring, bearings): the order gets pre-invoicing, dispatch is prioritized and the modal can change — express road or air, decided by distance and criticality. The region defines the typical lead time, with a window negotiable for each case. For those with an installed base and scheduled PM, there is the option of consigning part of the stock at the plant.
Yes, provided the dimension designation coincides. By following ASME B73.1 — the North American dimensional standard for end-suction process pumps — the FBCN occupies the standardised installation envelope defined by the norm, which does not depend on who built the pump running in Além Paraíba plants. What is supplied is the complete pump: baseplate, suction/discharge piping and foundations usually remain. FB application engineering runs the dimensional gap analysis before supply, covering flow, head and required NPSH as well.
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