Technical summary
The FBOT (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Passos, Minas Gerais for calçados — head up to 138 m, temperature up to 260°C. API 610, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (294 km).
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps in Passos
In Passos, Calçados and Alimentos concentrate the largest share of demand for rotating equipment — a technical agenda well known to the FB application team, with proposals sized against the actual system curve. The óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico profile observed in Passos maps to a precise set of FB series: high viscosity → FBE/FBEI; water and low viscosity → FBCN; heat transfer → FBOT; fire protection → FBFS. For Passos, 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. CRCC Petrobras certification valid in MG qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to Passos 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. The IBGE classification places Passos in the Sul/Sudoeste de Minas mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. Only 136 km from the sugar-and-ethanol cluster of Ribeirao Preto, Passos benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. In Passos, Minas Gerais, FB Bombas serves calçados projects with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series — dedicated application engineering for sizing against the actual system curve, CRCC Petrobras certification and technical compliance with API 610 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). The BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias corridor combined with highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 composes the freight mesh to Passos — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. Cabreúva-SP → Passos (294 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias): origin of FB manufacturing since 1944, with vertical integration on a single site — CNC machining, assembly hydraulic bench and ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — every unit ships with a traceable Data Book.
Nationwide Service
285km from factory
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps|Desde 1944
In Passos, Calçados and Alimentos concentrate the largest share of demand for rotating equipment — a technical agenda well known to the FB application team, with proposals sized against the actual system curve. The óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico profile observed in Passos maps to a precise set of FB series: high viscosity → FBE/FBEI; water and low viscosity → FBCN; heat transfer → FBOT; fire protection → FBFS. For Passos, 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. CRCC Petrobras certification valid in MG qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to Passos 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. The IBGE classification places Passos in the Sul/Sudoeste de Minas mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. Only 136 km from the sugar-and-ethanol cluster of Ribeirao Preto, Passos benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. In Passos, Minas Gerais, FB Bombas serves calçados projects with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series — dedicated application engineering for sizing against the actual system curve, CRCC Petrobras certification and technical compliance with API 610 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). The BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias corridor combined with highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 composes the freight mesh to Passos — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. Cabreúva-SP → Passos (294 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias): origin of FB manufacturing since 1944, with vertical integration on a single site — CNC machining, assembly hydraulic bench and ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — every unit ships with a traceable Data Book.
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
285km 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 Passos
Local context
In Passos, Calçados and Alimentos concentrate the largest share of demand for rotating equipment — a technical agenda well known to the FB application team, with proposals sized against the actual system curve. The óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico profile observed in Passos maps to a precise set of FB series: high viscosity → FBE/FBEI; water and low viscosity → FBCN; heat transfer → FBOT; fire protection → FBFS. For Passos, 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. CRCC Petrobras certification valid in MG qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to Passos 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. The IBGE classification places Passos in the Sul/Sudoeste de Minas mesoregion — an area whose industrial profile directly influences demand for rotating equipment. Only 136 km from the sugar-and-ethanol cluster of Ribeirao Preto, Passos benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. In Passos, Minas Gerais, FB Bombas serves calçados projects with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series — dedicated application engineering for sizing against the actual system curve, CRCC Petrobras certification and technical compliance with API 610 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). The BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias corridor combined with highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 composes the freight mesh to Passos — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. Cabreúva-SP → Passos (294 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias): origin of FB manufacturing since 1944, with vertical integration on a single site — CNC machining, assembly hydraulic bench and ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — every unit ships with a traceable Data Book.
Technical solutions
Typical applications mapped for Passos include transferência de óleos, pasteurização and limpeza CIP — each with its own requirements for NPSH, acceptable pulsation and start-up strategy. Passos typically calls for FBEI and FBOT — an initial recommendation based on local productFit, dominant industrial cluster and identified fluid profile; final technical approval is refined by application engineering. Material selection for óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico in Passos 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. single cartridge mechanical seal (Plan 11/13) for general service, upgradable to dual when the fluid requires secondary containment is the initial sealing configuration for Passos; secondary-plan adjustments and dual cartridges are considered based on fluid criticality and environmental requirement. Sitting in the technical context of a sucroalcooleiro cluster, Passos benefits from accumulated learning around sugarcane juice, vinasse, molasses and thermal oil for evaporators — 24/7 operation during harvest. Technical-and-commercial support for Passos is covered from Cabreúva-SP, with typical lead time for critical parts of 24-48h via dedicated carrier.
Why FB Bombas
Passos: very high industrial concentration — territory for multi-customer technical-visit campaigns — a variable influencing commercial strategy and service logistics. At state scale, Passos belongs to the set of cities with relevant industrial scale in the state. Passos: medium fluid complexity, moderate fluid roster — concentration in a few main technical categories. Passos: by affinity to the sucroalcooleiro cluster, concentrated harvest season (Apr-Nov) creates short maintenance windows and intense parts demand during milling — a variable that enters commercial planning. calçados plants in Passos sustain a continuous pipeline of technical demand — from scheduled replacement to ASME B73.1 dimensional retrofit replacing imported equipment. The fluid catalogue in Passos (óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico) demands case-by-case technical analysis: pour point, Saybolt viscosity at operating temperature, suspended solids and pH profile. Given its state-level scale (among the 50 most populous cities in MG, maintains a relevant industrial base), Passos concentrates projects of varying complexity — making room for both standardized ASME B73.1 solutions and engineered-to-order. The sucroalcooleiro cluster around Passos concentrates applications juice circulation, molasses transfer, vinasse boost and thermal oil for evaporators — a technical package where FB Bombas has commissioning, retrofit and long-term support history. Use cases in Passos (series FBEI for transferência de óleos and series FBOT for pasteurização and limpeza CIP) follow the FB technical playbook with benchmarking against an analogous installed base in a comparable region.
Logistics & support
294 km separate the Cabreúva-SP factory from Passos via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias — an axis sized for movement of pumps, skids and pump-and-motor sets. Alternative routing to Passos 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-Passos logistics cycle begins with documented dispatch: invoice, packing list, test certificates and the equipment's technical manual. Logistics lead time to Passos is 12-24h via direct road modal — variable with cargo type, season and specific optimizations. The technical-service model in Passos is structured as in-person technical visits with rapid mobilization — Cabreúva → customer route in a few hours.
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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 Passos 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 Passos 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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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
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Present in the largest industrial projects in Brazil and Latin America
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Frequently Asked Questions about Passos
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 Passos. 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.
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 Passos, the SAT (Site Acceptance Test) is supported by application engineering during commissioning, with startup checklist, laser alignment and baseline vibration-signature capture.
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.
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.
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 Passos.
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 Passos and all of Brazil.
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 Passos have already made this replacement with gains in lead time, cost and local support.
Yes. FB Bombas serves Passos 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.
Shorter delivery times (no import dependency), direct technical support from FB engineering, replacement parts with in-house manufacturing, prices in local currency (no exchange rate exposure) and on-site service for projects in Passos and surrounding areas. FB Bombas has been manufacturing in Brazil since 1944.
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.
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