Technical summary
Bicas, Minas Gerais is FB Bombas territory: FBEI, FBCN series for local industry, vertically integrated manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (454 km), API 676/ASME B73.1 compliance and Petrobras CRCC. Typical lead time: 48-72h.
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Gear & Centrifugal Pumps in Bicas
Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Bicas and region — factory 445km away. Technical response within 24h.
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445km from factory
Local Service|Desde 1944
Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Bicas and region — factory 445km away. Technical response within 24h.
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
445km 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.
Industrial Pumps in Bicas — Minas Gerais
Local context
FB Bombas serves Bicas from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile. Just 115 km separate Bicas from the petrochemical cluster of Itaborai — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. In Bicas, óleos industriais 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). Road access runs via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, with branches through BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 — a corridor that sets delivery times for rotating equipment and the logistics of technical service. For the Bicas, Minas Gerais market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with certified hydraulic tests, ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. Membership in the Zona da Mata mesoregion (IBGE) places Bicas in a regional economic mesh — a factor FB Bombas uses to optimize multi-city maintenance campaigns and consolidate freight across customers along the same axis. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Bicas, Minas Gerais, with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series applied to the local industry sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and qualification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification.
Technical solutions
Lead time for critical parts to Bicas is typically 48-72h — a function of distance (454 km) and the available road modal. In Bicas, transferência geral and utilidades form the typical-use portfolio — guiding series selection, sealing configuration and internal coating according to fluid abrasiveness or aggressiveness. For óleos industriais and água industrial, the materials recommendation in Bicas converges on cast iron with proper coating or stainless steels when the fluid requires, a starting point adjustable based on field-observed corrosion. Technical fit in Bicas points to FBEI and FBCN as the series suitable for typical local operations — a baseline recommendation; the final specification depends on the specific process parameters.
Why FB Bombas
petroquimico cluster near Bicas imposes a continuous operation with triennial outages (TPM) — moments of concentrated demand for retrofitted equipment pace — syncing equipment purchases, PM contracting and regional technical-team mobilization. Bicas shows a medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline pattern, a structural factor that modulates predictability of recurring revenue and the viable contract type (spot, annual, multi-year). Bicas has a services-oriented economy (58.7% of value added, IBGE 2021; 2023 GDP of R$ 357 million) — in this profile, typical projects involve centrifugals for utilities, reservoirs and fire networks, with the FBCN as the reference series. The fluid catalogue in Bicas (óleos industriais and água industrial) demands case-by-case technical analysis: pour point, Saybolt viscosity at operating temperature, suspended solids and pH profile. Use cases in Bicas (series FBEI for transferência geral and series FBCN for utilidades) follow the FB technical playbook with benchmarking against an analogous installed base in a comparable region. The petroquimico cluster around Bicas 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.
Logistics & support
Cabreúva-SP to Bicas: 454 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 Bicas, offering routing flexibility for equipment cargo. The factory-to-Bicas logistics cycle begins with documented dispatch: invoice, packing list, test certificates and the equipment's technical manual.
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Talk to engineeringWhy 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.
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 Bicas 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 Bicas 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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Four catalog series, fire-fighting systems and engineered-to-order — in-house manufacturing and hydrostatic testing on 100% of pumps
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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 (standard line)
2,200 m³/h
Max. Flow FBCN
Companies that Trust FB Bombas
Present in the largest industrial projects in Brazil and Latin America
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Industrial Applications Served
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Neighboring cities served in the same region
FB Bombas serves Bicas and neighboring municipalities with the same technical team — optimized visits and supply in joint campaigns.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bicas
What type of mechanical seal do FB pumps use?
What type of mechanical seal do FB pumps use?
There is no single configuration — engineering selects the mechanical seal based on the fluid, temperature and operating pressure. The range includes single seals, double seals in tandem or back-to-back arrangement, cartridge seals and packing glands in specific applications. When the fluid is hazardous, the recommendation is a double seal with barrier.
Does FB Bombas serve Bicas?
Does FB Bombas serve Bicas?
Yes. FB Bombas serves Bicas and the entire surrounding region with supply, technical support and replacement parts directly from the factory in Cabreúva/SP. Support includes sizing at no cost and, for critical projects, on-site technical visits.
Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Bicas?
Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Bicas?
Yes. Operations and maintenance teams in Bicas count on FB Bombas technical training, structured in modules: sizing and characteristic-curve reading, identifying cavitation through NPSH, mechanical-seal troubleshooting, laser alignment, ISO 10816 vibration analysis and PM (preventive maintenance) practice with bearing and wear-ring replacement. Classes can happen at the customer plant or at the factory in Cabreúva/SP, in-person or hybrid format.
What certifications does FB Bombas hold?
What certifications does FB Bombas hold?
Credentials include an active Petrobras CRCC, API 676 compliance on the FBE gear line, ASME B73.1 compliance on the FBCN centrifugal and adherence to NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 on fire-fighting systems. Technical documentation and data book accompany supplies upon requirement.
Does FB Bombas manufacture custom pumps?
Does FB Bombas manufacture custom pumps?
Yes — the standard catalog is only the starting point. For special applications, FB Bombas engineers custom solutions: changes in construction materials, sealing arrangements, integrated heating systems, skids, mobile assemblies and retrofit of existing installations. Before manufacturing, every special project is validated by engineering.
What is the balancing grade of FB pumps for critical projects in Bicas?
What is the balancing grade of FB pumps for critical projects in Bicas?
ISO 21940 G2.5 is the grade applied to the rotating set of FB Bombas pumps — direct equivalence with what API 610 asks for heavy-duty service. Critical projects in Bicas depend on this standard: continuous-regime operation, online vibration monitoring at the plant or high cost tied to unplanned downtime. When rotation exceeds 3,600 RPM or rotating mass goes over 50 kg, two-plane balancing is executed using a piezoelectric sensor.
What is the advantage of buying from a national manufacturer like FB Bombas?
What is the advantage of buying from a national manufacturer like FB Bombas?
Shorter delivery times (no import dependency), direct technical support from FB engineering, replacement parts with in-house manufacturing, prices in local currency (no exchange rate exposure) and on-site service for projects in Bicas and surrounding areas. FB Bombas has been manufacturing in Brazil since 1944.
Are replacement parts available for customers in Bicas?
Are replacement parts available for customers in Bicas?
There is. Full production in Cabreúva/SP guarantees factory replacement parts for all four series — planned shutdowns get short lead times and emergencies receive priority handling, which protects the total cost of ownership of the equipment installed in Bicas.
How to request a pump quote for Bicas?
How to request a pump quote for Bicas?
Three paths lead to a quote: the website form, WhatsApp +55 11 97287-4837 and the email comercial@fbbombas.com.br. With the application data in hand (fluid, flow, pressure, temperature), the technical team returns a proposal already sized for your scenario in Bicas.
Can FB Bombas pumps be financed via BNDES / FINAME in Bicas?
Can FB Bombas pumps be financed via BNDES / FINAME in Bicas?
Yes. As a Brazilian manufacturer accredited in FINAME — the BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency —, FB Bombas qualifies equipment supplied to Bicas for BNDES Finame financing lines (Industrial Working Capital, Modernization, Capital Goods), with preferential conditions for national industry. On the technical proposal, the commercial team includes the product's FINAME code to enter the customer's financial plan.
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