Technical summary
The FBOT (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Guarabira, Paraíba for alimentos — head up to 138 m, temperature up to 260°C. API 610, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (2214 km).


Based in Cabreúva-SP at 2214 km via BR-101 (via PE), FB Bombas delivers to Guarabira industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. Industrial plants in Guarabira 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. In Guarabira, Paraíba, FB Bombas serves alimentos projects with the FBCN 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). Only 167 km from the port cluster of Cabo De Santo Agostinho, Guarabira benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. Guarabira is served by the BR-101 (via PE) axis and also by highways BR-101, BR-230 and BR-104 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. FB Bombas maintains in Guarabira 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. Alimentos operations in Guarabira map to the FB Bombas FBCN series. FBCN centrifugal pumps with sanitary materials for food processing, process water and utilities. Certified characteristic curve covers 316L stainless steel available, Easy sanitization, Sanitary mechanical seal. Typical fluids in Guarabira's industrial operations include óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. Guarabira's industrial profile centers on Alimentos and Comércio — sectors with specific pumping demands that FB Bombas meets with dedicated product series.
Based in Cabreúva-SP at 2214 km via BR-101 (via PE), FB Bombas delivers to Guarabira industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. Industrial plants in Guarabira 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. In Guarabira, Paraíba, FB Bombas serves alimentos projects with the FBCN 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). Only 167 km from the port cluster of Cabo De Santo Agostinho, Guarabira benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. Guarabira is served by the BR-101 (via PE) axis and also by highways BR-101, BR-230 and BR-104 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. FB Bombas maintains in Guarabira 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. Alimentos operations in Guarabira map to the FB Bombas FBCN series. FBCN centrifugal pumps with sanitary materials for food processing, process water and utilities. Certified characteristic curve covers 316L stainless steel available, Easy sanitization, Sanitary mechanical seal. Typical fluids in Guarabira's industrial operations include óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. Guarabira's industrial profile centers on Alimentos and Comércio — sectors with specific pumping demands that FB Bombas meets with dedicated product series.

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The FBOT (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Guarabira, Paraíba for alimentos — head up to 138 m, temperature up to 260°C. API 610, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (2214 km).
Based in Cabreúva-SP at 2214 km via BR-101 (via PE), FB Bombas delivers to Guarabira industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. Industrial plants in Guarabira 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. In Guarabira, Paraíba, FB Bombas serves alimentos projects with the FBCN 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). Only 167 km from the port cluster of Cabo De Santo Agostinho, Guarabira benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. Guarabira is served by the BR-101 (via PE) axis and also by highways BR-101, BR-230 and BR-104 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. FB Bombas maintains in Guarabira 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. Alimentos operations in Guarabira map to the FB Bombas FBCN series. FBCN centrifugal pumps with sanitary materials for food processing, process water and utilities. Certified characteristic curve covers 316L stainless steel available, Easy sanitization, Sanitary mechanical seal. Typical fluids in Guarabira's industrial operations include óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. Guarabira's industrial profile centers on Alimentos and Comércio — sectors with specific pumping demands that FB Bombas meets with dedicated product series.
Guarabira is served with a logistics lead time of 96h to 7 days for critical parts from Cabreúva-SP, subject to case-by-case optimization. For óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico, the materials recommendation in Guarabira converges on AISI 316 or for chloride resistance in marine atmosphere, a starting point adjustable based on field-observed corrosion. Sitting in the technical context of a portuario cluster, Guarabira benefits from accumulated learning around bunker fuel oil (BPF), seawater for cooling and liquid bulk movement. For sealing in Guarabira, single cartridge mechanical seal (Plan 11/13) for general service, upgradable to dual when the fluid requires secondary containment is a defensible starting point; final plan approval involves risk analysis of the specific fluid. Guarabira 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. In Guarabira, transferência de óleos, pasteurização and limpeza CIP are the applications that most often appear in local industrial operations; each defines a distinct set of process variables.
In Guarabira, 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. In Guarabira, portuario-cluster seasonality manifests as continuous flow with seasonality tied to agricultural harvests (bulk) and fuel supply — information FB Bombas uses to schedule plant capacity and ready-to-ship inventory. In Guarabira, 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 Guarabira, logistics is a significant economic factor — order consolidation and integrated packages are recommended — a variable entering the decision between CIF/FOB freight, order consolidation and contractual delivery window. alimentos operations in Guarabira demand continuous pumping of process fluids, with preventive-maintenance windows aligned to plant scheduled outages. Typical fluids handled in Guarabira (óleos comestíveis, água de processo and óleo térmico) require careful selection of seal and coating materials — a central variable in pump sizing. The portuario cluster near Guarabira brings applications such as bunker (BPF fuel oil), marine cooling water and liquid-bulk discharge — a repertoire FB Bombas serves with dedicated series and field-validated materials. Typical use cases identified for Guarabira: series FBEI for transferência de óleos and series FBOT for pasteurização and limpeza CIP. Guarabira, among the 10 most populous cities in PB, is a regional benchmark of economic activity, offers a continuous pipeline of technical opportunities — from retrofit to greenfield.
2214 km separate the Cabreúva-SP factory from Guarabira via BR-101 (via PE) — an axis sized for movement of pumps, skids and pump-and-motor sets. Alternative routing to Guarabira can use BR-101, BR-230 and BR-104, which helps in heavy-traffic situations or maintenance on specific roads. Logistics lead time to Guarabira is 72h to 7 days, depending on modal and dry season — variable with cargo type, season and specific optimizations. Consignment stock of critical items is a common approach in Guarabira, especially for sets running 24/7 or with concentrated PM windows. The technical-service model in Guarabira is structured as technical visits planned as a mission — concentrated agenda to cover multiple plants in a single trip.
FB engineers serve Guarabira 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.

Four differentiators that make FB Bombas the choice of leading Brazilian industries.
Technical support across all 27 Brazilian states, from inland regions to major industrial capitals.
Nationwide deliveries through partner carrier network with optimized lead times.
Technical team available for sizing, project work and after-sales support across any region.
Original parts in stock for all series, ensuring operational continuity with zero downtime.
Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Guarabira and all of Brazil

Engineering, CNC machining and assembly — all integrated in our Cabreúva/SP factory.

We size and build complete systems, ready for installation at your industrial plant.

We keep original parts in stock for all series, ensuring continuity of your operation.

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FB Bombas serves Guarabira and the entire Paraíba 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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Brazilian sectors for which FB Bombas sizes equipment — complete technical guides per application.
Regional service from Guarabira — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.
Yes. The FBCN series follows ASME B73.1 normalization (North American dimensional standard for end-suction process pumps) — which makes the pump-and-motor set interchangeable with global manufacturers (KSB, Sulzer, Goulds, Flowserve) already installed in plants in Guarabira. 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.
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. Since FB Bombas manufactures entirely in Cabreúva/SP, replacement parts for the FBE, FBEI, FBCN and FBOT series are available directly from the factory, with short lead times for scheduled stops and priority service for emergencies. This significantly reduces total cost of ownership.
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.
Sizing is performed by FB Bombas’ application engineering team based on four key variables: desired flow, differential pressure, working temperature and fluid viscosity. Additional data such as available NPSH, operating cycle and fluid chemical compatibility are also considered. The service is free of charge for customers in Guarabira.
To receive a technical quote for industrial pumps in Guarabira, 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 with a preliminary technical proposal, characteristic curve, suggested materials and delivery lead time.
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 Guarabira, optimizing the flow/pressure/power ratio.
Service to Guarabira 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 Guarabira are planned based on project criticality.
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 Guarabira 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.
Lead time depends on the chosen series, construction materials and stock availability. For standard configuration pumps, lead times are shorter; for special or custom constructions, the schedule is informed in the technical proposal. Logistics for Guarabira is handled by our regular road operator.
Fill out the form and our technical team will contact you to size the ideal pump — gear (FBE/FBEI) or centrifugal (FBCN/FBOT).