Technical summary
For industrial water and low-viscosity fluids in Quadrilátero Ferrífero (Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais), FB engineering recommends FBCN+FBOT. API 610 compliance and hydraulic testing, 48-72h lead time from Cabreúva-SP.


From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 497 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas reaches Ouro Preto with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects. FB Bombas application engineering serves Ouro Preto 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). Ouro Preto is served by the BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias axis and also by highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. Ouro Preto sits 9 km from the mining cluster centered in Mariana, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. In Ouro Preto, mineração projects find their technical fit in the FB Bombas FBCN series. FBCN centrifugal pumps for industrial water transfer, pulps and slurries in mining operations. Typical pre-sizing: High flow up to 1,200 m³/h, Abrasive resistance, Multiple construction materials. Ouro Preto is part of an industrial corridor with Mariana, Ouro Branco Mg and Itabirito, a configuration that favors freight consolidation, consignment stock and regional-scale synchronized PMs. In Ouro Preto, óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte, água de processo and lamas diluídas 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). Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 610 / API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers) and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. CRCC Petrobras certification valid in MG qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to Ouro Preto in refining and petrochemical operations, with FBE and FBCN series compliant with API 610 / API 676 and materials specified per NACE MR0175 for sour service with H2S. Ouro Preto has mineração and metalurgia as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant.
From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 497 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas reaches Ouro Preto with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects. FB Bombas application engineering serves Ouro Preto 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). Ouro Preto is served by the BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias axis and also by highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. Ouro Preto sits 9 km from the mining cluster centered in Mariana, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. In Ouro Preto, mineração projects find their technical fit in the FB Bombas FBCN series. FBCN centrifugal pumps for industrial water transfer, pulps and slurries in mining operations. Typical pre-sizing: High flow up to 1,200 m³/h, Abrasive resistance, Multiple construction materials. Ouro Preto is part of an industrial corridor with Mariana, Ouro Branco Mg and Itabirito, a configuration that favors freight consolidation, consignment stock and regional-scale synchronized PMs. In Ouro Preto, óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte, água de processo and lamas diluídas 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). Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 610 / API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers) and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. CRCC Petrobras certification valid in MG qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to Ouro Preto in refining and petrochemical operations, with FBE and FBCN series compliant with API 610 / API 676 and materials specified per NACE MR0175 for sour service with H2S. Ouro Preto has mineração and metalurgia as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant.

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For industrial water and low-viscosity fluids in Quadrilátero Ferrífero (Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais), FB engineering recommends FBCN+FBOT. API 610 compliance and hydraulic testing, 48-72h lead time from Cabreúva-SP.
From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 497 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas reaches Ouro Preto with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects. FB Bombas application engineering serves Ouro Preto 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). Ouro Preto is served by the BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias axis and also by highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. Ouro Preto sits 9 km from the mining cluster centered in Mariana, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. In Ouro Preto, mineração projects find their technical fit in the FB Bombas FBCN series. FBCN centrifugal pumps for industrial water transfer, pulps and slurries in mining operations. Typical pre-sizing: High flow up to 1,200 m³/h, Abrasive resistance, Multiple construction materials. Ouro Preto is part of an industrial corridor with Mariana, Ouro Branco Mg and Itabirito, a configuration that favors freight consolidation, consignment stock and regional-scale synchronized PMs. In Ouro Preto, óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte, água de processo and lamas diluídas 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). Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 610 / API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers) and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. CRCC Petrobras certification valid in MG qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to Ouro Preto in refining and petrochemical operations, with FBE and FBCN series compliant with API 610 / API 676 and materials specified per NACE MR0175 for sour service with H2S. Ouro Preto has mineração and metalurgia as its main industrial front — which directly shapes the pump type (gear, centrifugal, thermal-oil) with technical fit for each plant.
Lead time for critical parts to Ouro Preto is typically 48-72h — a function of distance (497 km) and the available road modal. In Ouro Preto, ASME B73.1 for horizontal normalized centrifugal pumps — consolidated market standard are the applicable references — easing approval at commissioning and during technical audits. For óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte and água de processo, the materials recommendation in Ouro Preto converges on cast iron with proper coating or stainless steels when the fluid requires, a starting point adjustable based on field-observed corrosion. In Ouro Preto, 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) — this range covers most of the Q×H diagram operated in the field; off-envelope points are handled with custom selection (trimmed impeller, larger motor, double-suction when applicable). Recommended sealing for the operation profile in Ouro Preto 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. FBEI and FBCN+FBOT: this is the set of FB series with initial technical fit for Ouro Preto, respecting fluid characteristics and the regional operating regime. Sitting in the technical context of a mineracao cluster, Ouro Preto benefits from accumulated learning around diluted slurries, process water with abrasive solids and slurry pumps when applicable. Typical applications mapped for Ouro Preto include hidráulica industrial, recalque de água, barragens de rejeito and resfriamento de moldes — each with its own requirements for NPSH, acceptable pulsation and start-up strategy.
Ouro Preto: medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline — a variable influencing commercial strategy and service logistics. Ouro Preto: 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. Ouro Preto: high fluid complexity, diversified fluid roster — requires a broad catalogue of materials and sealing configurations. Ouro Preto: balanced logistics — freight is a contained fraction of equipment cost — a relevant input for pricing and commercial strategy. In Ouro Preto, FB Bombas competes with credentials in domestic manufacturing, normalization (ASME B73.1, API 610), Petrobras CRCC and in-house engineering support. At state scale, Ouro Preto has a specific regional profile, with industrial demand sized to its scale. In Ouro Preto, mineração accounts for a large share of the pumping load — combining utility lines (water, steam, compressed air) with dedicated process circuits. In Ouro Preto, FBFS fire-protection projects serve industrial buildings, commercial spaces and logistics warehouses with approval for state Fire Department and insurers. In Ouro Preto, near a mineracao cluster, applications such as process-water booster, slurry pumping, pit dewatering and tailings dam services make up the operational agenda — each backed by technical references in the FBE/FBCN/FBOT catalogues. In Ouro Preto, óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte and água de processo form the typical fluid set — guiding both series selection (gear, centrifugal, thermal oil) and constructive detail (closed/open/semi-open impeller). Use cases in Ouro Preto (series FBEI for hidráulica industrial and series FBCN+FBOT for recalque de água and barragens de rejeito) follow the FB technical playbook with benchmarking against an analogous installed base in a comparable region. For Ouro Preto, special solutions include ASME B73.1 dimensional retrofit with flange and footprint interchangeability, modular skids with integrated automation and mobile sets for decommissioning campaigns. The microregion around Ouro Preto concentrates industrial plants with complementary technical demand — opening room for integrated supply, best-practice exchange and operational benchmarking.
497 km separate the Cabreúva-SP factory from Ouro Preto via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias — an axis sized for movement of pumps, skids and pump-and-motor sets. Alternative routing to Ouro Preto can use BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116, which helps in heavy-traffic situations or maintenance on specific roads. Equipment with above-conventional gauge bound for Ouro Preto is moved by road modal with dedicated route planning. The factory-to-Ouro Preto logistics cycle begins with documented dispatch: invoice, packing list, test certificates and the equipment's technical manual. Logistics lead time to Ouro Preto is 24-48h via federal highways — variable with cargo type, season and specific optimizations. The technical-service model in Ouro Preto is structured as planned technical visits with 1-2 day mobilization window — direct coordination with the customer.
FB engineers serve Ouro Preto for the FBCN series with a sized proposal — duty point, fluid, field conditions and supply lead time.
Talk to engineeringFor 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.

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The FBCN series is recommended for mine water pumping, beneficiation plant feeding and auxiliary systems. Materials are selected according to water characteristics (abrasiveness, pH) and flows/pressures are sized by factory engineering based on project elevations and distances.
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.
Service to Ouro Preto 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 Ouro Preto are planned based on project criticality.
Yes. FB Bombas offers technical training for operations and maintenance teams in Ouro Preto, 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.
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 Ouro Preto. 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.
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 Ouro Preto and all of Brazil.
Yes. FB Bombas manufactures pumps for stationary fire protection systems in compliance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and ABNT NBR 16704 standards, serving building and industrial projects that require these certifications.
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.
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.
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.
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