Technical summary
For industrial water and low-viscosity fluids in siderurgia (Curvelo, Minas Gerais), FB engineering recommends FBCN+FBOT. API 610 compliance and hydraulic testing, 48-72h lead time from Cabreúva-SP.
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps in Curvelo
Based in Cabreúva-SP at 579 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas delivers to Curvelo industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. 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 is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Curvelo, Minas Gerais, with the FBOT series applied to the siderurgia sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and certification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. For Curvelo, where siderurgia is the dominant calling, FB Bombas recommends the FBOT series: FBOT pumps for industrial heating systems in steel mills, thermal oil transfer in heat treatment processes. Technical window: Temperature up to 350°C, Special seal for hot oil, High durability. Only 137 km from the refining cluster of Betim, Curvelo benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. For Curvelo, 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. In Curvelo, óleos lubrificantes de laminação, água de processo and óleo térmico 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). FB Bombas maintains in Curvelo 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. The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Central Mineira, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. Curvelo's productive fabric is dominated by siderurgia and carvão — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors.
Nationwide Service
569km from factory
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps|Desde 1944
Based in Cabreúva-SP at 579 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas delivers to Curvelo industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. 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 is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Curvelo, Minas Gerais, with the FBOT series applied to the siderurgia sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and certification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. For Curvelo, where siderurgia is the dominant calling, FB Bombas recommends the FBOT series: FBOT pumps for industrial heating systems in steel mills, thermal oil transfer in heat treatment processes. Technical window: Temperature up to 350°C, Special seal for hot oil, High durability. Only 137 km from the refining cluster of Betim, Curvelo benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. For Curvelo, 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. In Curvelo, óleos lubrificantes de laminação, água de processo and óleo térmico 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). FB Bombas maintains in Curvelo 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. The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Central Mineira, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. Curvelo's productive fabric is dominated by siderurgia and carvão — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors.
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
569km 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.
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps Industrial in Curvelo
Local context
Based in Cabreúva-SP at 579 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas delivers to Curvelo industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. 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 is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Curvelo, Minas Gerais, with the FBOT series applied to the siderurgia sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and certification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. For Curvelo, where siderurgia is the dominant calling, FB Bombas recommends the FBOT series: FBOT pumps for industrial heating systems in steel mills, thermal oil transfer in heat treatment processes. Technical window: Temperature up to 350°C, Special seal for hot oil, High durability. Only 137 km from the refining cluster of Betim, Curvelo benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. For Curvelo, 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. In Curvelo, óleos lubrificantes de laminação, água de processo and óleo térmico 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). FB Bombas maintains in Curvelo 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. The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Central Mineira, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. Curvelo's productive fabric is dominated by siderurgia and carvão — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors.
Technical solutions
For Curvelo (579 km from Cabreúva-SP), the critical-parts logistics cycle runs in 48-72h — a workable window for regular PM campaigns with controlled risk of extended downtime. In Curvelo, materials such as austenitic stainless steels (AISI 304/316) with attention to thermal expansion answer the requirements of óleos lubrificantes de laminação, água de processo and óleo térmico — a combination that drives service life of casing, impeller, shaft and shaft sleeve, refined via corrosion analysis using removal rates (mpy). Curvelo, near a refino cluster, deals with crude oil, derivatives, high temperature (up to 260°C in FBCN, 350°C in FBOT) and API 610 qualification — a technical agenda well known to FB application engineering. Curvelo typically calls for FBEI and FBCN+FBOT — an initial recommendation based on local productFit, dominant industrial cluster and identified fluid profile; final technical approval is refined by application engineering. For sealing in Curvelo, dual cartridge mechanical seal (API 682 Plan 53A/53B) for hazardous or high-temperature fluids is a defensible starting point; final plan approval involves risk analysis of the specific fluid. For Curvelo, 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). Curvelo: lubrificação de cadeiras de laminação, resfriamento de lingotamento and aquecimento de processo. This application mix is covered by the recommended FB series, with case-by-case fine tuning.
Why FB Bombas
In Curvelo, high industrial density — multiple plants in a small radius, meaningful cumulative demand — a characteristic that sizes FB's commercial strategy: application-engineering coverage, visit cadence and depth of consignment stock. Curvelo belongs to the set of cities with relevant industrial scale in the state — an input that defines commercial priority and relationship type (one-shot, annual program, master agreement). In Curvelo, refino-cluster seasonality manifests as scheduled outages every 3-5 years (turnaround) — synchronized demand peaks across the supply chain — information FB Bombas uses to schedule plant capacity and ready-to-ship inventory. In Curvelo, the medium complexity index in the fluid mix sets moderate fluid roster — concentration in a few main technical categories — a factor adjusting both technical-spec depth and materials-catalogue scope. In Curvelo, balanced logistics — freight is a contained fraction of equipment cost — a variable entering the decision between CIF/FOB freight, order consolidation and contractual delivery window. In Curvelo, siderurgia accounts for a large share of the pumping load — combining utility lines (water, steam, compressed air) with dedicated process circuits. In Curvelo, óleos lubrificantes de laminação, água de processo and óleo térmico form the typical fluid set — guiding both series selection (gear, centrifugal, thermal oil) and constructive detail (closed/open/semi-open impeller). In Curvelo, near a refino cluster, applications such as crude transfer, distillation-tower circulation, charge pumps for reactors and movement of derivatives make up the operational agenda — each backed by technical references in the FBE/FBCN/FBOT catalogues. For Curvelo, the FBFS line offers a complete fire-protection package: main pump, jockey, control panel NFPA 20 and diesel fuel tank — scope per NFPA 20. Curvelo shows cases like series FBEI for lubrificação de cadeiras de laminação and series FBCN+FBOT for resfriamento de lingotamento and aquecimento de processo — a package FB Bombas addresses with real-curve sizing, material recommendation and dimensioned seal configuration. Curvelo, among the 50 most populous cities in MG, maintains a relevant industrial base, sustains a predictable B2B demand chain — an ideal profile for scheduled supply and multi-year replacement contracts.
Logistics & support
Cabreúva-SP to Curvelo: 579 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 Curvelo, offering routing flexibility for equipment cargo. Curvelo: critical parts (seal, bearings, wear ring) can be kept on consignment at the plant to minimize replacement time. Curvelo receives equipment within 24-48h via federal highways counted from dispatch at the Cabreúva-SP factory. Before shipment to Curvelo, each piece of equipment undergoes dimensional inspection, hydraulic testing and document verification. Curvelo: 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 Curvelo 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
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.
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Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Curvelo 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 Curvelo 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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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.
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Max. Temp. FBOT
1,350 l/min
Max. Flow FBE
2,200 m³/h
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Frequently Asked Questions about Curvelo
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.
Service to Curvelo is handled directly by the FB Bombas team at the Cabreúva/SP factory — no intermediaries, no resellers. That means direct contact with application engineering for sizing, technical quotes returned within 24h and original spare parts supplied without distributor markup. On-site technical visits to Curvelo are planned based on project criticality.
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. The FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) is executed on the factory bench in Cabreúva/SP, with hydraulic test, characteristic-curve measurement (Q × H), hydraulic efficiency, NPSHr and ISO 10816 vibration — witnessed by customer inspection when specified. For projects in Curvelo, the SAT (Site Acceptance Test) is supported by application engineering during commissioning, with startup checklist, laser alignment and baseline vibration-signature capture.
Yes. The FBCN series complies with ASME B73.1 (North American standard for horizontal end-suction process centrifugal pumps) — a feature that enables dimensional retrofit on existing baseplates in Curvelo plants originally equipped with KSB, Sulzer, Goulds or Flowserve. Shaft dimensions, suction/discharge flanges, casing feet and impeller centerline follow the standard; the rotating set is swapped without changing piping or baseplate.
Yes. Correct sizing is the main lever for energy efficiency — an oversized or undersized pump wastes energy. FB Bombas engineering calculates the optimal operating point considering the actual process conditions in Curvelo, optimizing the flow/pressure/power ratio.
Quotes can be requested via WhatsApp at +55 11 97287-4837, email comercial@fbbombas.com.br or through our website form. Provide the application (fluid, flow, pressure, temperature) and the technical team will respond with a proposal sized for your conditions in Curvelo.
Yes. FB Bombas serves the entire metropolitan region and microregions neighboring Curvelo with the same technical support and logistics structure. This regional reach allows serving industrial plants distributed across multiple cities in a coordinated way.
FB Bombas holds: active CRCC at Petrobras (supplier registry for Oil & Gas); compliance with API 676 (international standard for positive displacement pumps — FBE series); compliance with API 610 (standard for centrifugal pumps in refineries — FBCN series); compliance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards and ABNT NBR 16704 for stationary fire protection pump systems.
Yes. Every FB Bombas pump delivered to Curvelo 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.
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