Technical summary
The FBCN (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Palmares, Pernambuco for local industry — head up to 135 m, temperature up to 260°C. ASME B73.1, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (2039 km).


Logistically, the city connects to Cabreúva-SP via BR-101 (via AL), complemented by alternatives BR-101, BR-232 and BR-116 — a network that supports technical service within tight operational windows. Palmares requires pumping of óleos industriais and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. FB Bombas application engineering serves Palmares 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). Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Palmares, Pernambuco with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers), API 610 engineered-to-order projects and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. Only 67 km from the port cluster of Ipojuca, Palmares benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. FB Bombas pumps installed in Palmares, Pernambuco meet CRCC Petrobras qualification, ASME B73.1 (centrifugal) and API 676 (gear) compliance — credentials FB has sustained as a Brazilian manufacturer since 1944. FB Bombas serves Palmares from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via BR-101 (via AL) and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile.
Logistically, the city connects to Cabreúva-SP via BR-101 (via AL), complemented by alternatives BR-101, BR-232 and BR-116 — a network that supports technical service within tight operational windows. Palmares requires pumping of óleos industriais and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. FB Bombas application engineering serves Palmares 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). Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Palmares, Pernambuco with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers), API 610 engineered-to-order projects and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. Only 67 km from the port cluster of Ipojuca, Palmares benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. FB Bombas pumps installed in Palmares, Pernambuco meet CRCC Petrobras qualification, ASME B73.1 (centrifugal) and API 676 (gear) compliance — credentials FB has sustained as a Brazilian manufacturer since 1944. FB Bombas serves Palmares from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via BR-101 (via AL) and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile.

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The FBCN (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Palmares, Pernambuco for local industry — head up to 135 m, temperature up to 260°C. ASME B73.1, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (2039 km).
Logistically, the city connects to Cabreúva-SP via BR-101 (via AL), complemented by alternatives BR-101, BR-232 and BR-116 — a network that supports technical service within tight operational windows. Palmares requires pumping of óleos industriais and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. FB Bombas application engineering serves Palmares 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). Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Palmares, Pernambuco with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers), API 610 engineered-to-order projects and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. Only 67 km from the port cluster of Ipojuca, Palmares benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. FB Bombas pumps installed in Palmares, Pernambuco meet CRCC Petrobras qualification, ASME B73.1 (centrifugal) and API 676 (gear) compliance — credentials FB has sustained as a Brazilian manufacturer since 1944. FB Bombas serves Palmares from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via BR-101 (via AL) and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile.
In utilities and continuous process in Palmares, the standardized centrifugal standardizes the fleet: 53 models with bench-tested curves cover the flow × head grid, and the same construction philosophy simplifies spares inventory across sizes — fewer critical items, more availability. Technical fit in Palmares points to FBEI and FBCN as the series suitable for typical local operations — a baseline recommendation; the final specification depends on the specific process parameters. In Palmares, transferência geral and utilidades are the applications that most often appear in local industrial operations; each defines a distinct set of process variables. The FB model for Palmares: 96h to 7 days logistics lead time, with the option to accelerate via air modal or alternative routing in operational emergencies.
Demand in Palmares is characterized by high industrial density — multiple plants in a small radius, meaningful cumulative demand, a typical regional pattern of the mesoregion. A GDP of R$ 1.2 billion (IBGE, 2023) with a services profile (59.3% of value added in 2021) places Palmares's local demand in the utilities field: building pressurization, light process water and fire-fighting systems. Observed seasonal pattern: continuous flow with seasonality tied to agricultural harvests (bulk) and fuel supply. Palmares follows the same rhythm as the nearby portuario cluster. bunker (BPF fuel oil), marine cooling water and liquid-bulk discharge: this is the typical application set around the portuario cluster in which Palmares sits. For Palmares, series FBEI for transferência geral and series FBCN for utilidades — initial reference for technical discussion with application engineering. Palmares: óleos industriais and água industrial. Each fluid defines a distinct set of pump requirements — flow, available NPSH, sealing strategy.
The main logistics axis between Cabreúva-SP and Palmares is BR-101 (via AL), totaling 2039 km — a route that sets the default delivery time for finished equipment. Beyond the main route, Palmares is accessible via BR-101, BR-232 and BR-116 — options that provide redundancy in case of blockages or restricted operating windows. Technical-service coverage for Palmares involves technical visits planned as a mission — concentrated agenda to cover multiple plants in a single trip.
Technical inquiry for the FBCN series in Palmares: real-curve sizing, material recommendation and sealing configuration. Direct service from the FB team.
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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Regional service from Palmares — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.
Yes. FB Bombas serves Palmares 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.
Shipment is by road via BR-101 (via AL), with industrial packaging suited to the journey and tracking until delivery. Sizing, proposal and technical support run in parallel through remote channels — distance does not change the engineering scope, only the logistics planning, reflected in the proposal schedule.
It offers both. The FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) takes place on the Cabreúva/SP bench and covers hydraulic testing, characteristic-curve measurement (Q × H), hydraulic efficiency, NPSHr and ISO 10816 vibration; when the customer specifies, inspection witnesses the tests. In the SAT (Site Acceptance Test) of Palmares projects, application engineering supports commissioning with startup checklist, laser alignment and capture of the baseline vibration signature.
Yes. FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing installations, including seal upgrades, replacement of worn components, adaptation for new fluids and hydraulic performance improvement. The assessment is based on a technical report of the current installation.
You can reach us on WhatsApp at +55 11 97287-4837, write to comercial@fbbombas.com.br or fill in the website form. Technical requests receive prioritized feedback within the same business day, coming straight from application engineering.
They can. FB Bombas' accreditation in FINAME (the BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency), as a Brazilian manufacturer, makes equipment destined for Palmares eligible for the BNDES Finame lines — Industrial Working Capital, Modernization and Capital Goods —, which offer preferential conditions for national industry. The product's FINAME code is provided by the commercial team on the technical proposal, ready to compose the customer's financial plan.
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 Palmares have already made this replacement with gains in lead time, cost and local support.
Each series has its thermal limit: with heating jacket and special sealing, FBE and FBEI reach 350°C; FBOT hits the same 350°C in thermal oil circuits; FBCN goes up to 260°C when fitted with proper materials and sealing. Safe operation requires correctly sized sealing and materials.
It is. A Brazilian manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas runs its factory in Cabreúva/SP and keeps a technical team focused on projects in Palmares. Across the duty ranges currently held by imported lines, the FBCN (centrifugal), FBE/FBEI (gear) and FBOT (thermal oil) series offer equivalent coverage, with better lead times by dispensing with imports, factory-direct technical support, spare parts for FB pumps and Portuguese-speaking application engineering. On a normalized pump, the existing baseplate is preserved when the ASME B73.1 dimension designation matches — which the standard makes independent of the installed brand.
FB Bombas' trajectory as an industrial pump manufacturer began in 1944 and adds up to over 82 years of continuous experience. Engineering, manufacturing and testing operate under one roof at the Cabreúva/SP factory — a guarantee of total quality control on every unit that reaches Palmares and the rest of Brazil.
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