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FB Bombas industrial facility in Cabreúva-SP, Brazil
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Gear & Centrifugal Pumps in Capim Branco

Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Capim Branco and region — factory 511km away.

Nationwide Service
511km from factory
80+

Years

API

Certified

100%

Warranty

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.

Technical summary

FB Bombas serves Capim Branco, Minas Gerais with industrial pumps manufactured in Cabreúva-SP since 1944. For cimento, FBE, FBCN series cover the local technical range. Logistics distance: 522 km. Typical critical-parts lead time: 48-72h. Compliant with API 610/676, ASME B73.1 and Petrobras CRCC.

Local technical content

Industrial Pumps in Capim Branco — Minas Gerais

Local context

Service to Capim Branco is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias (522 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support. The IBGE classification places Capim Branco in the Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. For Capim Branco, FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing baseplates — FBCN centrifugal pumps follow ASME B73.1 normalization, dimensionally interchangeable with KSB, Sulzer, Goulds and other global manufacturers already installed in the plant. The automotive cluster of Contagem is 44 km from Capim Branco, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. The água de processo and lamas diluídas profile observed in Capim Branco maps to a precise set of FB series: high viscosity → FBE/FBEI; water and low viscosity → FBCN; heat transfer → FBOT; fire protection → FBFS. 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. FB Bombas maintains in Capim Branco the technical portfolio of CRCC Petrobras + API 610 + API 676 + ASME B73.1 — a regulatory base that spans refining, petrochemicals, mining, sanitation, food, pulp and paper, sugar-ethanol and steel. FB Bombas application engineering serves Capim Branco 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). Capim Branco's productive fabric is dominated by cimento and mineração — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors. FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Capim Branco (MG) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For cimento — the dominant industrial calling of Capim Branco — we recommend the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench.

Technical solutions

Lead time for critical parts to Capim Branco is typically 48-72h — a function of distance (522 km) and the available road modal. Capim Branco, near a automotivo cluster, deals with cutting fluids, hydraulic oils, paint-line water and process cooling — a technical agenda well known to FB application engineering. For Capim Branco, FBCN centrifugal pumps with flow up to 2,200 m³/h, head up to 138 m and temperature up to 260°C (thermal oil via FBOT up to 350°C) is a starting specification — fine-tuning happens with the actual system curve (friction, available NPSH, headloss). For sealing in Capim Branco, single cartridge mechanical seal (Plan 11/13) for general service, upgradable to dual when the fluid requires secondary containment is a defensible starting point; final plan approval involves risk analysis of the specific fluid. For água de processo and lamas diluídas, the materials recommendation in Capim Branco converges on austenitic stainless steels (AISI 304/316) with attention to thermal expansion, a starting point adjustable based on field-observed corrosion. Typical applications mapped for Capim Branco include recalque de água and barragens de rejeito — each with its own requirements for NPSH, acceptable pulsation and start-up strategy. FBCN: this is the set of FB series with initial technical fit for Capim Branco, respecting fluid characteristics and the regional operating regime.

Why FB Bombas

Fluid-roster complexity in Capim Branco is low — lean fluid roster — technical operation focused on few main vectors. In Capim Branco, opportunities to replace legacy equipment from various manufacturers are frequent — the ASME B73.1 normalized FBCN series offers direct dimensional interchangeability. The demand profile in Capim Branco reflects low industrial density — typically standalone projects, without regional cumulative volume. Capim Branco 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 automotivo cluster (collective shutdowns (recess, industrial holidays) synchronize maintenance across regional plants) directly impacts supply scheduling and PMs in Capim Branco. In Capim Branco, cimento plants concentrate recurring demand for centrifugal pumps for utilities and positive-displacement pumps for viscous fluids. In Capim Branco, series FBCN for recalque de água and barragens de rejeito — a combination that covers the typical local industrial demand. Working with água de processo and lamas diluídas in Capim Branco demands attention to viscosity at operating temperature, residual abrasiveness and chemical compatibility — criteria FB engineering applies on every project. Capim Branco is part of an active operational neighborhood, with maintenance and replacement flows that benefit from optimized regional logistics. Due to proximity to the automotivo cluster, Capim Branco shares a technical agenda with cutting fluids in machining, hydraulic oils in presses and treated water in paint booths — a direct path to series and materials selection. In Capim Branco, fire-pump sets (electric, diesel or electric+diesel) follow NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 — supplied through FBFS.

Logistics & support

Cabreúva-SP → Capim Branco via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias (522 km): a corridor with regular FB freight history, supporting indivisible loads and sets with escort when the gauge demands. The BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 mesh provides logistics redundancy for Capim Branco — when one route is restricted (rains, construction, accidents), delivery is rerouted without compromising the critical lead time. For Capim Branco, FB service follows the planned technical visits with 1-2 day mobilization window — direct coordination with the customer model — application engineers conduct pre-scheduled visits while remote support via documentation and phone covers point queries. For Capim Branco, 24-48h via federal highways is the standard contractual transit window — compressible via emergency air modal for critical parts, on specific demand. In Capim Branco, large sets arrive via lowboy or platform trailers with special transit permit — operation coordinated by FB logistics engineering. For Capim Branco, FB dispatch is preceded by: hydrostatic test at 1.5× design pressure, performance run with curve points, G2.5 dynamic balancing and Data Book closure — all traceable by serial number.

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Why 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.

FB Bombas manufacturing plant in Cabreúva-SP — Brazilian industrial pump manufacturer
Brazil Differentiators

Advantages for your Industrial Operation

Four differentiators that make FB Bombas the choice of leading Brazilian industries.

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 parts in stock for all series, ensuring operational continuity with zero downtime.

Discover FB Bombas

Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Capim Branco and all of Brazil

FB Bombas manufacturing plant with CNC machines and technical team in Cabreúva SP Brazil

Own Manufacturing

Engineering, CNC machining and assembly — all integrated in our Cabreúva/SP factory.

FB Bombas fire fighting system delivered to customer

Custom Projects

We size and build complete systems, ready for installation at your industrial plant.

FB Bombas replacement parts warehouse for industrial pumps

Replacement Parts

We keep original parts in stock for all series, ensuring continuity of your operation.

FBCN centrifugal pumps on FB Bombas factory floor

Industrial Production

Production line with centrifugal and gear pumps assembled and tested in our manufacturing plant.

FB Bombas serves Capim Branco 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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FB Bombas production line with FBCN centrifugal pumps on the factory floor
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
2,200 m³/h
Max. Flow FBCN

Companies that Trust FB Bombas

Present in the largest industrial projects in Brazil and Latin America

Petrobras - Cliente FB Bombas
Vale - Cliente FB Bombas
BASF - Cliente FB Bombas
CSN - Cliente FB Bombas
WEG - Cliente FB Bombas
Cargill - Cliente FB Bombas
Ipiranga - Cliente FB Bombas
Mahle - Cliente FB Bombas
3M - Cliente FB Bombas

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Cimento plants served in other regions

Beyond Capim Branco, FB Bombas supplies the FBE / FBCN / FBOT / FBEI series for cimento plants across multiple Brazilian cities — shared technical repertoire, field-validated materials and traceable Data Book on every project.

Frequently Asked Questions about Capim Branco

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 Capim Branco 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 serves the entire metropolitan region and microregions neighboring Capim Branco with the same technical support and logistics structure. This regional reach allows serving industrial plants distributed across multiple cities in a coordinated way.

Yes. FB Bombas serves Capim Branco 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.

Yes. Every FB Bombas pump delivered to Capim Branco comes with a complete technical Data Book: hydraulic test certificate, material certificates (stainless, duplex, ductile cast iron per spec), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing report, characteristic curve measured on the bench, API 682 mechanical-seal data sheets, operation and maintenance manual, and as-built drawings. All documentation is traceable by the unit serial number.

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. 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.

FB Bombas has been manufacturing industrial pumps since 1944, with over 82 years of continuous experience. The factory in Cabreúva/SP operates with engineering, manufacturing and testing under one roof, ensuring total quality control on every unit supplied to Capim Branco and all of Brazil.

Yes. The FBE and FBCN lines were designed with easy access to wear-prone components, allowing disassembly and inspection with conventional tools. Detailed technical manuals and direct factory replacement parts availability simplify maintenance routines.

Yes. FB Bombas offers technical training for operations and maintenance teams in Capim Branco, 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.

Sizing is performed by FB Bombas’ application engineering team based on four key variables: desired flow, differential pressure, working temperature and fluid viscosity. Additional data such as available NPSH, operating cycle and fluid chemical compatibility are also considered. The service is free of charge for customers in Capim Branco.

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