Technical summary
The FBCN (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Bicas, Minas Gerais for local industry — head up to 135 m, temperature up to 260°C. ASME B73.1, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (454 km).
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps in Bicas
Bicas requires pumping of óleos industriais and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. The road network BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116, with BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias as the main axis, defines response time for critical-part shipments and technical visits to Bicas. Through 115-km proximity to the petrochemical cluster of Itaborai, Bicas inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. FB Bombas technical service in Bicas covers centrifugal- and gear-pump sizing, commissioning support, assisted startup and operator training — a scope that spans the full technical-supply cycle. For projects in Bicas that demand formal technical qualification, FB Bombas series cover ASME B73.1 (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. FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Bicas (MG) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For local industry — the dominant industrial calling of Bicas — we recommend the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench. Cabreúva-SP → Bicas (454 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias): 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.
Nationwide Service
445km from factory
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps|Desde 1944
Bicas requires pumping of óleos industriais and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. The road network BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116, with BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias as the main axis, defines response time for critical-part shipments and technical visits to Bicas. Through 115-km proximity to the petrochemical cluster of Itaborai, Bicas inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. FB Bombas technical service in Bicas covers centrifugal- and gear-pump sizing, commissioning support, assisted startup and operator training — a scope that spans the full technical-supply cycle. For projects in Bicas that demand formal technical qualification, FB Bombas series cover ASME B73.1 (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. FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Bicas (MG) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For local industry — the dominant industrial calling of Bicas — we recommend the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench. Cabreúva-SP → Bicas (454 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias): 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.
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.
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps Industrial in Bicas
Local context
Bicas requires pumping of óleos industriais and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. The road network BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116, with BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias as the main axis, defines response time for critical-part shipments and technical visits to Bicas. Through 115-km proximity to the petrochemical cluster of Itaborai, Bicas inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. FB Bombas technical service in Bicas covers centrifugal- and gear-pump sizing, commissioning support, assisted startup and operator training — a scope that spans the full technical-supply cycle. For projects in Bicas that demand formal technical qualification, FB Bombas series cover ASME B73.1 (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. FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Bicas (MG) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For local industry — the dominant industrial calling of Bicas — we recommend the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench. Cabreúva-SP → Bicas (454 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias): 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
Bicas is served with a logistics lead time of 48-72h for critical parts from Cabreúva-SP, subject to case-by-case optimization. FBEI and FBCN: this is the set of FB series with initial technical fit for Bicas, respecting fluid characteristics and the regional operating regime. In Bicas, transferência geral and utilidades are the applications that most often appear in local industrial operations; each defines a distinct set of process variables. For the FBCN centrifugal in Bicas, 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.
Why FB Bombas
Bicas: medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline — a variable influencing commercial strategy and service logistics. A GDP of R$ 357 million (IBGE, 2023) with a services profile (58.7% of value added in 2021) places Bicas's local demand in the utilities field: building pressurization, light process water and fire-fighting systems. Bicas: by affinity to the petroquimico cluster, continuous operation with triennial outages (TPM) — moments of concentrated demand for retrofitted equipment — a variable that enters commercial planning. cracking, hydrocarbon transfer, fractionation tower recirculation and oily-water pumping: this is the typical application set around the petroquimico cluster in which Bicas sits. Bicas: óleos industriais and água industrial. Each fluid defines a distinct set of pump requirements — flow, available NPSH, sealing strategy. For Bicas, series FBEI for transferência geral and series FBCN for utilidades — initial reference for technical discussion with application engineering.
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. Bicas: 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.
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FB engineers serve Bicas for the FBCN series with a sized proposal — duty point, fluid, field conditions and supply lead time.
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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
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Present in the largest industrial projects in Brazil and Latin America
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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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