Technical summary
Cataguases, Minas Gerais is FB Bombas territory: FBEI, FBCN series for local industry, vertically integrated manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (504 km), API 676/ASME B73.1 compliance and Petrobras CRCC. Typical lead time: 48-72h.
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Gear & Centrifugal Pumps in Cataguases
Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Cataguases and region — factory 494km away. Technical response within 24h.
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Local Service|Desde 1944
Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Cataguases and region — factory 494km away. Technical response within 24h.
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
494km 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 Cataguases — Minas Gerais
Local context
Cataguases, 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. Cataguases sits 136 km from the mining cluster centered in Mariana, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. FB Bombas serves Cataguases with a complete aftermarket package for FB pumps — factory spare parts, preventive maintenance, vibration troubleshooting (ISO 10816 analysis), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing and replacement of a normalized pump on the existing ASME B73.1 baseplate. In Cataguases, 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. FB Bombas pumps installed in Cataguases, Minas Gerais meet CRCC Petrobras qualification, ASME B73.1 (centrifugal) and API 676 (gear) compliance — credentials FB has sustained as a Brazilian manufacturer since 1944. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 504 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas delivers to Cataguases industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.
Technical solutions
Cataguases typically calls for FBEI and FBCN — an initial recommendation based on local productFit, dominant industrial cluster and identified fluid profile; final technical approval is refined by application engineering. For óleos industriais and água industrial, the materials recommendation in Cataguases converges on cast iron with proper coating or stainless steels when the fluid requires, a starting point adjustable based on field-observed corrosion. The transferência geral and utilidades set accounts for a large share of industrial demand in Cataguases; FB Bombas keeps documented history of analogous applications for sizing benchmarks. The FB model for Cataguases: 48-72h logistics lead time, with the option to accelerate via air modal or alternative routing in operational emergencies.
Why FB Bombas
Cataguases: high industrial density — multiple plants in a small radius, meaningful cumulative demand — a variable influencing commercial strategy and service logistics. Cataguases: by affinity to the mineracao cluster, 24/7 operation with annual scheduled outages — concentrated PM windows and continuous demand for critical parts — a variable that enters commercial planning. With a GDP of R$ 2.1 billion (IBGE, 2023) and industry accounting for 21.9% of value added (2021), Cataguases combines productive plants with a strong services sector — the typical mix demanding utility centrifugals and process pumps in parallel. Due to proximity to the mineracao cluster, Cataguases shares a technical agenda with process-water booster, slurry pumping, pit dewatering and tailings dam services — a direct path to series and materials selection. Working with óleos industriais and água industrial in Cataguases demands attention to viscosity at operating temperature, residual abrasiveness and chemical compatibility — criteria FB engineering applies on every project. In Cataguases, series FBEI for transferência geral and series FBCN for utilidades — a combination that covers the typical local industrial demand.
Logistics & support
504 km separate the Cabreúva-SP factory from Cataguases via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias — an axis sized for movement of pumps, skids and pump-and-motor sets. Alternative routing to Cataguases can use BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116, which helps in heavy-traffic situations or maintenance on specific roads. The factory-to-Cataguases 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 Cataguases 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 Cataguases 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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Neighboring cities served in the same region
FB Bombas serves Cataguases and neighboring municipalities with the same technical team — optimized visits and supply in joint campaigns.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cataguases
What types of fluids can FB pumps handle?
What types of fluids can FB pumps handle?
The FB portfolio handles an extensive spectrum of fluids. The FBE series takes mineral and synthetic oils, asphalt (CAP), BPF fuel oils, petroleum derivatives, molasses, resins plus viscous chemical and hydraulic products; the FBCN series works with raw and treated water, process fluids and industrial effluents; the FBOT series is dedicated to thermal oil at elevated temperatures. Each case is sized considering viscosity, temperature and chemical compatibility.
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.
How is pump sizing performed?
How is pump sizing performed?
Application engineering starts from four variables — flow, differential pressure, temperature and viscosity — and refines with available NPSH, duty cycle and chemical compatibility. The study is free for customers in Cataguases and results in the exact model recommendation, not a generic family.
What type of mechanical seal do FB pumps use?
What type of mechanical seal do FB pumps use?
Mechanical seal configuration is defined by engineering according to the fluid, temperature and operating pressure. Options include single seals, double seals (tandem or back-to-back), cartridge seals and packing glands for specific applications. For hazardous fluids, double seals with barrier are recommended.
Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Cataguases?
Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Cataguases?
Yes. Operations and maintenance teams in Cataguases 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.
Are FB pumps energy efficient?
Are FB pumps energy efficient?
They are. In energy consumption, nothing weighs more than sizing correctly: oversized or undersized pumps generate waste. FB Bombas engineering's job is to define the ideal operating point for the actual process conditions in Cataguases, optimizing flow, pressure and power together.
Is it possible to replace an imported pump with an FB Bombas pump?
Is it possible to replace an imported pump with an FB Bombas pump?
Yes. The process starts with FB Bombas' application engineering, which studies the installed pump's specifications — flow, pressure, viscosity, temperature — and indicates the dimensional or functional technical equivalence within our series. In Cataguases, many clients have already completed this swap and gained in lead time, cost and local support.
How do I contact FB Bombas’ technical team?
How do I contact FB Bombas’ technical team?
Contact can be made via WhatsApp at +55 11 97287-4837, email comercial@fbbombas.com.br or through the form on our website. Technical response is prioritized on the same business day, with direct reply from the application engineering team.
How long has FB Bombas been in the market?
How long has FB Bombas been in the market?
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 Cataguases and all of Brazil.
Does FB Bombas offer FAT and SAT support for projects in Cataguases?
Does FB Bombas offer FAT and SAT support for projects in Cataguases?
It offers both. The FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) takes place on the Cabreúva/SP bench and covers hydraulic testing, characteristic-curve measurement (Q × H), hydraulic efficiency, NPSHr and ISO 10816 vibration; when the customer specifies, inspection witnesses the tests. In the SAT (Site Acceptance Test) of Cataguases projects, application engineering supports commissioning with startup checklist, laser alignment and capture of the baseline vibration signature.
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