Technical summary
For local industry in Caldas, Minas Gerais, FB Bombas sizes FBEI, FBCN series from its Cabreúva-SP factory (173 km). ASME B73.1 standardization, hydraulic testing, Petrobras CRCC and 24-48h logistics lead time.
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Gear & Centrifugal Pumps in Caldas
Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Caldas and region — factory 162km away. Technical response within 24h.
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162km from factory
Local Service|Desde 1944
Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Caldas and region — factory 162km away. Technical response within 24h.
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
162km 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 Caldas — Minas Gerais
Local context
From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 173 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas reaches Caldas with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects. The fluid roster in Caldas (óleos industriais and água industrial) demands attention to viscosity, operating temperature and chemical compatibility — variables that FB application engineering uses to recommend the proper series. Logistically, the city connects to Cabreúva-SP via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, complemented by alternatives BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 — a network that supports technical service within tight operational windows. FB Bombas aftermarket support in Caldas covers technical service, spare parts with traceable Data Book, scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and full overhaul on a factory bench with certified FAT. For projects in Caldas 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. Caldas sits 122 km from the refining cluster centered in Paulinia, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. Caldas, Minas Gerais is territory where FB Bombas operates as a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer with 82 years of continuous operation. For the local industry industrial profile dominating the region, we offer the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series with CRCC Petrobras qualification, API 676 compliance and ASME B73.1 normalization (API 610 engineered-to-order projects) — basis for retrofit in plants with global manufacturers already installed.
Technical solutions
Technical-and-commercial support for Caldas is covered from Cabreúva-SP, with typical lead time for critical parts of 24-48h via dedicated carrier. Material selection for óleos industriais and água industrial in Caldas considers cast iron with proper coating or stainless steels when the fluid requires — a specification FB Bombas details on a matweb sheet after fluid chemical analysis. Caldas: transferência geral and utilidades. This application mix is covered by the recommended FB series, with case-by-case fine tuning. For the technical profile observed in Caldas, FB Bombas application engineering recommends FBEI and FBCN as a starting point for sizing, subject to refinement per Q×H curve, available NPSH and actual fluid temperature.
Why FB Bombas
Typical seasonality of the refino cluster (scheduled outages every 3-5 years (turnaround) — synchronized demand peaks across the supply chain) directly impacts supply scheduling and PMs in Caldas. With a GDP of R$ 373 million (IBGE, 2023) and industry accounting for 16.8% of value added (2021), Caldas combines productive plants with a strong services sector — the typical mix demanding utility centrifugals and process pumps in parallel. The demand profile in Caldas reflects medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline. Due to proximity to the refino cluster, Caldas shares a technical agenda with crude transfer, distillation-tower circulation, charge pumps for reactors and movement of derivatives — a direct path to series and materials selection. In Caldas, series FBEI for transferência geral and series FBCN for utilidades — a combination that covers the typical local industrial demand. Working with óleos industriais and água industrial in Caldas demands attention to viscosity at operating temperature, residual abrasiveness and chemical compatibility — criteria FB engineering applies on every project.
Logistics & support
The BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias corridor (173 km) is the logistics spine for FB deliveries to Caldas — a factor entering FOB pricing and the commissioning lead-time curve. 12-24h via direct road modal: this is the typical delivery interval Cabreúva-SP → Caldas, based on a consolidated road route and FB-qualified logistics operators. The factory-to-Caldas dispatch includes technical packaging (impact protection, moisture sealing), multilingual documentation (PT/EN/ES when required) and approved-carrier tracking.
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For projects in Caldas, talk to FB engineering: technical analysis of the duty point, series and materials recommendation, hydraulic-test scope and Data Book. Direct service.
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 Caldas 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 Caldas 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 Caldas and neighboring municipalities with the same technical team — optimized visits and supply in joint campaigns.
Frequently Asked Questions about Caldas
Does FB Bombas retrofit older pumps?
Does FB Bombas retrofit older pumps?
Yes. Existing installations can undergo retrofit with FB Bombas — the scope covers seal upgrades, swapping worn components, adaptation for new fluids and hydraulic performance gains. A technical report on the current installation serves as the basis for the assessment.
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 fire protection systems?
Does FB Bombas serve fire protection systems?
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.
What certifications does FB Bombas hold?
What certifications does FB Bombas hold?
Four pillars: a current Petrobras CRCC registration for Oil & Gas; API 676 (positive displacement) on the FBE series; ASME B73.1 (process centrifugals) on the FBCN series; and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 compliance for stationary fire pumps.
Do FBCN pumps follow ASME B73.1 dimensional compliance?
Do FBCN pumps follow ASME B73.1 dimensional compliance?
Yes. The FBCN series complies with ASME B73.1 (North American standard for horizontal end-suction process centrifugal pumps) — which enables retrofit on existing baseplates in Caldas plants, whoever manufactured the installed unit, provided the dimension designation matches. Shaft dimensions, suction/discharge flanges, casing feet and impeller centerline follow the standard: the complete FBCN pump goes in and piping and baseplate stay put.
How do I contact FB Bombas’ technical team?
How do I contact FB Bombas’ technical team?
You can reach us on WhatsApp at +55 11 97287-4837, write to comercial@fbbombas.com.br or fill in the website form. Technical requests receive prioritized feedback within the same business day, coming straight from application engineering.
Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Caldas?
Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Caldas?
Yes. FB Bombas offers technical training for operations and maintenance teams in Caldas, 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.
Up to what temperature can FB Bombas pumps operate?
Up to what temperature can FB Bombas pumps operate?
Limits vary by series. FBE and FBEI: up to 350°C, provided a heating jacket and special sealing are used. FBOT: up to 350°C in thermal oil circuits. FBCN: up to 260°C, with materials and sealing suited to the service. Well-sized sealing and materials are a condition for safe operation in these ranges.
What types of pumps does FB Bombas manufacture?
What types of pumps does FB Bombas manufacture?
Four families are manufactured in Cabreúva/SP: external gear FBE and internal gear FBEI for viscous fluids, standardized centrifugal FBCN for low-viscosity liquids and FBOT for thermal oil circuits up to 350 °C. Fire-fighting systems per NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 complete the line.
Is FB Bombas a national alternative to imported manufacturers in Caldas?
Is FB Bombas a national alternative to imported manufacturers in Caldas?
Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, with a factory in Cabreúva/SP and a technical team for projects in Caldas. The FBCN (centrifugal), FBE/FBEI (gear) and FBOT (thermal oil) series cover the same applications served by imported equipment — with advantages in lead time (no import), direct factory technical support, spare parts for FB pumps themselves and Portuguese-speaking application engineering. In a normalized centrifugal retrofit, ASME B73.1 requires that units of the same standard dimension designation, from any source of supply, be interchangeable as to mounting dimensions, suction and discharge nozzles, input shaft and foundation bolt holes.
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