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

Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Ibirité and region — factory 474km away.

Nationwide Service
474km 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

Ibirité/MG is FB Bombas territory: FBEI, FBCN+FBOT series for metalurgia, vertically integrated manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (485 km), API 610/676 compliance and Petrobras CRCC. Typical lead time: 48-72h.

Local technical content

Industrial Pumps in Ibirité — Minas Gerais

Local context

Cabreúva-SP → Ibirité (485 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias): origin of FB manufacturing since 1944, with vertical integration on a single site — CNC machining, assembly, ANSI/HI 14.6 hydraulic bench, NDE and ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — every unit ships with a traceable Data Book. FB Bombas application engineering owns technical specification in Ibirité — from customer data sheet to the final Data Book delivered with the pump, through application review, FAT on the hydraulic bench and on-site SAT support. For the Ibirité/MG market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with ANSI/HI 14.6 compliance (certified hydraulic tests), API 610 (heavy-duty centrifugal), ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. Typical fluids in Ibirité's industrial operations include óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte, fluidos viscosos and produtos intermediários — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. Ibirité's industrial profile centers on Metalurgia and Química — sectors with specific pumping demands that FB Bombas meets with dedicated product series. Industrial plants in Ibirité rely on FB Bombas spares held in scheduled stock: semi-open and open impellers, wear rings in various materials, dual cartridge seals API 682 Plan 53 and SKF/FAG bearings per the original spec. Through 10-km proximity to the automotive cluster of Contagem, Ibirité inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. The FB Bombas FBOT series answers metalurgia demand in Ibirité — The FBOT series is ideal for thermal oil systems in metallurgical processes requiring precise temperature control. Operating range: Precise flow control, Low NPSH required, Special materials. The BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias corridor combined with highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 composes the freight mesh to Ibirité — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Ibirité/MG, with the FBOT series applied to the metalurgia 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.

Technical solutions

The FB model for Ibirité: 48-72h logistics lead time, with the option to accelerate via air modal or alternative routing in operational emergencies. Material selection for óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte and fluidos viscosos in Ibirité 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. Recommended sealing for the operation profile in Ibirité is single cartridge mechanical seal (Plan 11/13) for general service, upgradable to dual when the fluid requires secondary containment — a choice that affects MTBF and maintenance procedure. The applicable operating envelope spans FBCN centrifugal pumps with flow up to 2,400 m³/h, head up to 140 m and temperature up to 260°C (thermal oil via FBOT up to 350°C) — sufficient for most industrial applications identified in Ibirité. In Ibirité, hidráulica industrial, transferência de produtos, resfriamento de moldes and reatores com aquecimento are the applications that most often appear in local industrial operations; each defines a distinct set of process variables. Ibirité, 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. In Ibirité, FBEI and FBCN+FBOT cover the technical range observed in the field — from primary transfer and circulation to drop-in retrofit cases (ASME B73.1 dimensional interchangeability) with global majors.

Why FB Bombas

Ibirité: high fluid complexity, diversified fluid roster — requires a broad catalogue of materials and sealing configurations. Ibirité: high industrial density — multiple plants in a small radius, meaningful cumulative demand — a variable influencing commercial strategy and service logistics. At state scale, Ibirité belongs to the set of cities with relevant industrial scale in the state. Ibirité: by affinity to the automotivo cluster, collective shutdowns (recess, industrial holidays) synchronize maintenance across regional plants — a variable that enters commercial planning. In Ibirité, FB Bombas competes with credentials in domestic manufacturing, normalization (ASME B73.1, API 610), Petrobras CRCC and in-house engineering support. In Ibirité, metalurgia plants concentrate recurring demand for centrifugal pumps for utilities and positive-displacement pumps for viscous fluids. In Ibirité, industrial plants deal with moderate annual thermal amplitude — stable operation with no critical extremes, requiring only standard IP55 sealing and regular preventive maintenance, conditions that FB Bombas application engineering accounts for in pump-and-motor design and accessory selection. In Ibirité, series FBEI for hidráulica industrial and transferência de produtos and series FBCN+FBOT for resfriamento de moldes and reatores com aquecimento — a combination that covers the typical local industrial demand. Working with óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte and fluidos viscosos in Ibirité demands attention to viscosity at operating temperature, residual abrasiveness and chemical compatibility — criteria FB engineering applies on every project. Cities adjacent to Ibirité belong to recognized industrial clusters, creating a regional demand ecosystem where spare parts and technical visits can be optimized through joint campaigns. Due to proximity to the automotivo cluster, Ibirité 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.

Logistics & support

Cabreúva-SP → Ibirité via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias (485 km): a corridor with regular FB freight history, supporting indivisible loads and sets with escort when the gauge demands. In Ibirité, FB Bombas structures a spare-parts program tailored to the operation profile — class-A items on consignment, class-B on scheduled order and class-C on demand. The BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 mesh provides logistics redundancy for Ibirité — when one route is restricted (rains, construction, accidents), delivery is rerouted without compromising the critical lead time. For Ibirité, 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 Ibirité, 24-48h via federal highways is the standard contractual transit window — compressible via emergency air modal for critical parts, on specific demand. For Ibirité, 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 Ibirité 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 Ibirité 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
2,400 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

Metalurgia plants served in other regions

Beyond Ibirité, FB Bombas supplies the FBOT series for metalurgia plants across multiple Brazilian cities — shared technical repertoire, field-validated materials and traceable Data Book on every project.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ibirité

Yes. FB Bombas’ application engineering analyzes the installed pump specifications (flow, pressure, viscosity, temperature) and proposes dimensional or functional technical equivalence with one of our series. Many clients in Ibirité have already made this replacement with gains in lead time, cost and local support.

To receive a technical quote for industrial pumps in Ibirité, send via website form, WhatsApp +55 11 97287-4837 or email comercial@fbbombas.com.br the application data: fluid (name + viscosity at operating temperature), target flow (m³/h), discharge head (m), available NPSH, operating temperature and regime (continuous or intermittent). Application engineering responds within 24 business hours with a preliminary technical proposal, characteristic curve, suggested materials and delivery lead time.

For critical parts (mechanical seal, impeller, shaft, wear ring, bearings) during a plant shutdown in Ibirité, FB Bombas runs an emergency flow: pre-invoicing, priority dispatch and alternative modal (express road or air transport depending on distance and criticality). Typical lead time varies by region, with a window negotiable case by case. For customers with an installed base and scheduled PM, part of the stock can be kept on consignment at the plant.

Maximum temperature depends on the series: FBE and FBEI operate up to 350°C with heating jacket and special sealing; FBOT operates up to 350°C in thermal oil circuits; FBCN operates up to 250°C with proper materials and sealing. Correct sizing of sealing and materials is essential for safe operation.

Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer accredited in FINAME (BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency), which qualifies equipment supplied to Ibirité for BNDES Finame financing lines (Industrial Working Capital, Modernization, Capital Goods) with preferential conditions for national industry. The commercial team provides the product FINAME code on the technical proposal for inclusion in the customer financial plan.

Yes. The FBCN series follows ASME B73.1 normalization and ISO 2858 dimensional standards — which makes the pump-and-motor set interchangeable with global manufacturers (KSB, Sulzer, Goulds, Flowserve) already installed in plants in Ibirité. For retrofits, the existing baseplate, suction/discharge piping and foundations are usually preserved; what changes is the rotating set. FB application engineering performs the dimensional gap analysis prior to supply.

The FB line covers a wide range: mineral and synthetic oils, asphalt (CAP), BPF fuel oils, petroleum derivatives, molasses, resins, viscous chemical and hydraulic products (FBE series); raw and treated water, process fluids, industrial effluents (FBCN series); thermal oil at elevated temperatures (FBOT series). Each application is sized according to fluid viscosity, temperature and chemical compatibility.

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.

Yes. FB Bombas application engineering supports ISO 10816 vibration analysis (velocity RMS in mm/s) for diagnosing misalignment, imbalance, bearing defects and cavitation on pumps installed in Ibirité. The service includes baseline capture at startup, spectral comparison during PM campaigns, and intervention recommendations (re-balancing, bearing replacement, laser alignment) before vibration exceeds the standard’s zone D.

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 Ibirité 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.

Regional Presence

Industrial Hub

Ibirité Industrial Hub

Ibirité is recognized as an important industrial hub in the region, with emphasis on metalurgia and química. FB Bombas offers specialized service for local industries.

MetalurgiaQuímica

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