Technical summary
The FBEI gear-pump line is specified in Inhuma, Piauí for local industry — flow and pressure set by the actual system curve. Cabreúva-SP factory (1940 km), API 676 and direct technical service from FB engineering.
FBE Gear Pumps
FBE Gear Pumps in Inhuma
Based in Cabreúva-SP at 1940 km via BR-316 (via MA), FB Bombas delivers to Inhuma industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. In Inhuma, FB Bombas serves projects with in-house application engineering: system-curve analysis, NPSH balance (available vs required), series selection (FBE / FBCN / FBOT / FBEI / FBFS) and API 682 sealing plan. For the Inhuma, Piauí market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with certified hydraulic tests, ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. Inhuma sits 462 km from the industrial district cluster centered in Maracanau, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. Road access runs via BR-316 (via MA), with branches through BR-316, BR-135 and BR-343 — a corridor that sets delivery times for rotating equipment and the logistics of technical service. In Inhuma, Piauí, FB Bombas serves local industry 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 ASME B73.1 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Centro-Norte Piauiense, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. The óleos industriais and água industrial profile observed in Inhuma maps to a precise set of FB series: high viscosity → FBE/FBEI; water and low viscosity → FBCN; heat transfer → FBOT; fire protection → FBFS.
Nationwide Service
1930km from factory
FBE Gear Pumps|Desde 1944
Based in Cabreúva-SP at 1940 km via BR-316 (via MA), FB Bombas delivers to Inhuma industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. In Inhuma, FB Bombas serves projects with in-house application engineering: system-curve analysis, NPSH balance (available vs required), series selection (FBE / FBCN / FBOT / FBEI / FBFS) and API 682 sealing plan. For the Inhuma, Piauí market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with certified hydraulic tests, ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. Inhuma sits 462 km from the industrial district cluster centered in Maracanau, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. Road access runs via BR-316 (via MA), with branches through BR-316, BR-135 and BR-343 — a corridor that sets delivery times for rotating equipment and the logistics of technical service. In Inhuma, Piauí, FB Bombas serves local industry 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 ASME B73.1 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Centro-Norte Piauiense, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. The óleos industriais and água industrial profile observed in Inhuma maps to a precise set of FB series: high viscosity → FBE/FBEI; water and low viscosity → FBCN; heat transfer → FBOT; fire protection → FBFS.
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
1930km from factory
80+
Years
API
Compliant
100%
Tested
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.
FBE Gear Pumps Industrial in Inhuma
Local context
Based in Cabreúva-SP at 1940 km via BR-316 (via MA), FB Bombas delivers to Inhuma industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support. In Inhuma, FB Bombas serves projects with in-house application engineering: system-curve analysis, NPSH balance (available vs required), series selection (FBE / FBCN / FBOT / FBEI / FBFS) and API 682 sealing plan. For the Inhuma, Piauí market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with certified hydraulic tests, ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. Inhuma sits 462 km from the industrial district cluster centered in Maracanau, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. Road access runs via BR-316 (via MA), with branches through BR-316, BR-135 and BR-343 — a corridor that sets delivery times for rotating equipment and the logistics of technical service. In Inhuma, Piauí, FB Bombas serves local industry 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 ASME B73.1 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Centro-Norte Piauiense, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. The óleos industriais and água industrial profile observed in Inhuma maps to a precise set of FB series: high viscosity → FBE/FBEI; water and low viscosity → FBCN; heat transfer → FBOT; fire protection → FBFS.
Technical solutions
The pump-and-motor set shipped to Inhuma undergoes bench hydraulic testing and G2.5 dynamic balancing (ISO 21940), with a traceable report. In Inhuma, FBEI and FBCN cover the technical range observed in the field — from primary transfer and circulation to replacing an installed pump carrying the same ASME B73.1 dimensional designation. 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 Inhuma; secondary-plan adjustments and dual cartridges are considered based on fluid criticality and environmental requirement. Sitting in the technical context of a distrito-industrial cluster, Inhuma benefits from accumulated learning around variable mix: specialty chemicals, hydraulic oils, purified water and thermal oil. What defines the FBE external gear pump in Inhuma is its behavior under variable pressure: being positive displacement, flow follows speed and practically ignores backpressure swings in the line — the typical case of óleos e água industrial. Two installation requirements follow from this physics: a sized relief valve on the discharge and, for fluids that harden when cold, a heating jacket on the pump body.
Why FB Bombas
Fluid-roster complexity in Inhuma is low — lean fluid roster — technical operation focused on few main vectors. In Inhuma, value added is dominated by services (28%, IBGE 2021), with a 2023 GDP of R$ 190 million — a profile where pumping demand concentrates on building infrastructure, sanitation, HVAC and utilities, FBCN centrifugal territory. The demand profile in Inhuma reflects low industrial density — typically standalone projects, without regional cumulative volume. The fluid catalogue in Inhuma (óleos industriais and água industrial) 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 PI, maintains a relevant industrial base), Inhuma concentrates projects of varying complexity — making room for both standardized ASME B73.1 solutions and engineered-to-order. The distrito-industrial cluster around Inhuma concentrates applications diverse applications — specialty chemicals, hydraulic oils, purified water and thermal oils — a technical package where FB Bombas has commissioning, retrofit and long-term support history. Use cases in Inhuma (series FBEI for transferência geral and series FBCN for utilidades) follow the FB technical playbook with benchmarking against an analogous installed base in a comparable region.
Logistics & support
72h to 7 days, depending on modal and dry season: this is the typical delivery interval Cabreúva-SP → Inhuma, based on a consolidated road route and FB-qualified logistics operators. The service structure for Inhuma is sized as technical visits planned as a mission — concentrated agenda to cover multiple plants in a single trip, with escalation to additional visits in cases of commissioning, troubleshooting or complex retrofit. The BR-316 (via MA) corridor (1940 km) is the logistics spine for FB deliveries to Inhuma — a factor entering FOB pricing and the commissioning lead-time curve. The factory-to-Inhuma dispatch includes technical packaging (impact protection, moisture sealing), multilingual documentation (PT/EN/ES when required) and approved-carrier tracking.
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FB engineers serve Inhuma for the FBE series with a sized proposal — duty point, fluid, field conditions and supply lead time.
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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
What changes when the pump comes straight from the manufacturer: engineering, stock and logistics under one roof in Cabreúva-SP.
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 spare parts for the FBE, FBEI, FBCN and FBOT series stocked at our own factory, ready to ship.
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Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Inhuma 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 Inhuma and the entire Piauí 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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Four catalog series, fire-fighting systems and engineered-to-order — in-house manufacturing and hydrostatic testing on 100% of pumps
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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 (standard line)
2,200 m³/h
Max. Flow FBCN
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Frequently Asked Questions about Inhuma
What types of fluids can FB pumps handle?
What types of fluids can FB pumps handle?
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.
What type of mechanical seal do FB pumps use?
What type of mechanical seal do FB pumps use?
Mechanical seal configuration is defined by engineering according to the fluid, temperature and operating pressure. Options include single seals, double seals (tandem or back-to-back), cartridge seals and packing glands for specific applications. For hazardous fluids, double seals with barrier are recommended.
What certifications does FB Bombas hold?
What certifications does FB Bombas hold?
Four pillars: a current Petrobras CRCC registration for Oil & Gas; API 676 (positive displacement) on the FBE series; ASME B73.1 (process centrifugals) on the FBCN series; and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 compliance for stationary fire pumps.
What is the delivery lead time for pumps to Inhuma?
What is the delivery lead time for pumps to Inhuma?
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 Inhuma is handled by our regular road operator.
Does FB Bombas serve cities neighboring Inhuma?
Does FB Bombas serve cities neighboring Inhuma?
Yes. The entire metropolitan region and the microregions around Inhuma receive from FB Bombas the same technical support and logistics structure. With this regional reach, industrial plants spread across several cities are served in a coordinated manner.
How does pump delivery work for Inhuma, 1940 km from the factory?
How does pump delivery work for Inhuma, 1940 km from the factory?
Shipment is by road via BR-316 (via MA), 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.
Can FB Bombas pumps be financed via BNDES / FINAME in Inhuma?
Can FB Bombas pumps be financed via BNDES / FINAME in Inhuma?
Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer accredited in FINAME (BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency), which qualifies equipment supplied to Inhuma 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.
What is the warranty on FB pumps?
What is the warranty on FB pumps?
Every FB pump leaves the factory with a warranty against manufacturing defects, under the terms detailed in the commercial proposal. The condition is that installation, operation and maintenance respect the manual's parameters and the sizing defined by engineering. For details on your project in Inhuma, talk to our technical team.
Does FB Bombas offer FAT and SAT support for projects in Inhuma?
Does FB Bombas offer FAT and SAT support for projects in Inhuma?
Yes. On the factory bench in Cabreúva/SP the FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) is carried out: hydraulic test with characteristic-curve measurement (Q × H), hydraulic efficiency, NPSHr and ISO 10816 vibration — witnessed by customer inspection when specified. The SAT (Site Acceptance Test) on Inhuma projects counts on application engineering during commissioning, including startup checklist, laser alignment and recording of the baseline vibration signature.
Do FBCN pumps follow ASME B73.1 dimensional compliance?
Do FBCN pumps follow ASME B73.1 dimensional compliance?
Yes. The FBCN series complies with ASME B73.1 (North American standard for horizontal end-suction process centrifugal pumps) — which enables retrofit on existing baseplates in Inhuma plants, whoever manufactured the installed unit, provided the dimension designation matches. Shaft dimensions, suction/discharge flanges, casing feet and impeller centerline follow the standard: the complete FBCN pump goes in and piping and baseplate stay put.
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