Technical summary
The FBCN (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul for metalomecânica — head up to 138 m, temperature up to 260°C. API 610, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (765 km).


Service to Caxias do Sul is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC) (765 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support. Typical fluids in Caxias do Sul's industrial operations include óleos lubrificantes, fluidos de corte, óleos hidráulicos and água de resfriamento — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. For the Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with certified hydraulic tests, API 610 (heavy-duty centrifugal), ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. Through 83-km proximity to the refining cluster of Canoas, Caxias do Sul inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. In Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, FB Bombas serves metalomecânica projects with the FBOT 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). Metalomecânica operations in Caxias do Sul map to the FB Bombas FBOT series. FBOT pumps for mold heating, temperature systems in machining and forming processes. Certified characteristic curve covers Compact and efficient, Easy installation, Low operating cost. The BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC) corridor combined with highways BR-116, BR-290 and BR-101 composes the freight mesh to Caxias do Sul — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. FB Bombas application engineering serves Caxias do Sul 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). Caxias do Sul's productive fabric is dominated by metalomecânica and automobilística — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors.
Service to Caxias do Sul is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC) (765 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support. Typical fluids in Caxias do Sul's industrial operations include óleos lubrificantes, fluidos de corte, óleos hidráulicos and água de resfriamento — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. For the Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with certified hydraulic tests, API 610 (heavy-duty centrifugal), ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. Through 83-km proximity to the refining cluster of Canoas, Caxias do Sul inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. In Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, FB Bombas serves metalomecânica projects with the FBOT 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). Metalomecânica operations in Caxias do Sul map to the FB Bombas FBOT series. FBOT pumps for mold heating, temperature systems in machining and forming processes. Certified characteristic curve covers Compact and efficient, Easy installation, Low operating cost. The BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC) corridor combined with highways BR-116, BR-290 and BR-101 composes the freight mesh to Caxias do Sul — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. FB Bombas application engineering serves Caxias do Sul 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). Caxias do Sul's productive fabric is dominated by metalomecânica and automobilística — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors.

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The FBCN (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul for metalomecânica — head up to 138 m, temperature up to 260°C. API 610, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (765 km).
Service to Caxias do Sul is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC) (765 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support. Typical fluids in Caxias do Sul's industrial operations include óleos lubrificantes, fluidos de corte, óleos hidráulicos and água de resfriamento — a vector that determines whether the correct specification is the FBE/FBEI (gear) or FBCN/FBOT (centrifugal / thermal oil) series. For the Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul market, FB Bombas offers industrial pumps with certified hydraulic tests, API 610 (heavy-duty centrifugal), ASME B73.1 (dimensional interchangeability) and a traceable Data Book per unit — a technical package that shortens the customer homologation cycle. Through 83-km proximity to the refining cluster of Canoas, Caxias do Sul inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. In Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, FB Bombas serves metalomecânica projects with the FBOT 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). Metalomecânica operations in Caxias do Sul map to the FB Bombas FBOT series. FBOT pumps for mold heating, temperature systems in machining and forming processes. Certified characteristic curve covers Compact and efficient, Easy installation, Low operating cost. The BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC) corridor combined with highways BR-116, BR-290 and BR-101 composes the freight mesh to Caxias do Sul — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. FB Bombas application engineering serves Caxias do Sul 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). Caxias do Sul's productive fabric is dominated by metalomecânica and automobilística — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors.
Lead time for critical parts to Caxias do Sul is typically 72-96h — a function of distance (765 km) and the available road modal. Sitting in the technical context of a refino cluster, Caxias do Sul benefits from accumulated learning around crude oil, derivatives, high temperature (up to 260°C in FBCN, 350°C in FBOT) and API 610 qualification. FBEI and FBCN: this is the set of FB series with initial technical fit for Caxias do Sul, respecting fluid characteristics and the regional operating regime. For óleos lubrificantes, fluidos de corte and óleos hidráulicos, the materials recommendation in Caxias do Sul converges on cast iron with proper coating or stainless steels when the fluid requires, a starting point adjustable based on field-observed corrosion. For sealing in Caxias do Sul, dual cartridge mechanical seal (API 682 Plan 53A/53B) for hazardous or high-temperature fluids is a defensible starting point; final plan approval involves risk analysis of the specific fluid. Typical applications mapped for Caxias do Sul include lubrificação de máquinas, prensas hidráulicas, usinagem and resfriamento de usinagem — each with its own requirements for NPSH, acceptable pulsation and start-up strategy.
Caxias do Sul shows a very high industrial concentration — territory for multi-customer technical-visit campaigns pattern, a structural factor that modulates predictability of recurring revenue and the viable contract type (spot, annual, multi-year). The medium fluid-complexity profile in Caxias do Sul (moderate fluid roster — concentration in a few main technical categories) shapes FB's technical strategy: standardization versus case-by-case customization. refino cluster near Caxias do Sul imposes a scheduled outages every 3-5 years (turnaround) — synchronized demand peaks across the supply chain pace — syncing equipment purchases, PM contracting and regional technical-team mobilization. logistics carries relative weight in the final composition — planned projects usually consolidate volumes is the logistics-economic scenario of Caxias do Sul, reflected in pricing, typical payment terms and warranty sizing. metalomecânica plants in Caxias do Sul sustain a continuous pipeline of technical demand — from scheduled replacement to ASME B73.1 dimensional retrofit replacing imported equipment. The fluid catalogue in Caxias do Sul (óleos lubrificantes, fluidos de corte and óleos hidráulicos) 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 10 most populous cities in RS, is a regional benchmark of economic activity), Caxias do Sul concentrates projects of varying complexity — making room for both standardized ASME B73.1 solutions and engineered-to-order. The refino cluster around Caxias do Sul concentrates applications crude transfer, distillation-tower circulation, charge pumps for reactors and movement of derivatives — a technical package where FB Bombas has commissioning, retrofit and long-term support history. Use cases in Caxias do Sul (series FBEI for lubrificação de máquinas and prensas hidráulicas and series FBCN for resfriamento de usinagem and cabines de pintura) follow the FB technical playbook with benchmarking against an analogous installed base in a comparable region.
The main logistics axis between Cabreúva-SP and Caxias do Sul is BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC), totaling 765 km — a route that sets the default delivery time for finished equipment. For Caxias do Sul, the recommended strategy for critical parts involves a minimum consignment stock at the plant — mechanical seal, bearings, wear ring — reducing MTTR during unplanned shutdowns. Beyond the main route, Caxias do Sul is accessible via BR-116, BR-290 and BR-101 — options that provide redundancy in case of blockages or restricted operating windows. Typical transit time to Caxias do Sul: 48-72h, with possible technical stop — the window used in FB Bombas' standard commercial commitment. Technical-service coverage for Caxias do Sul involves technical visits scheduled in advance, optimizing the specialized team's travel.
FB engineers serve Caxias do Sul 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 Caxias do Sul 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.

Production line with centrifugal and gear pumps assembled and tested in our manufacturing plant.
FB Bombas serves Caxias do Sul and the entire Rio Grande do Sul 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 Caxias do Sul — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.
FB pumps are supplied with a warranty against manufacturing defects according to the terms detailed in the commercial proposal. The warranty assumes installation, operation and maintenance within the parameters specified in the manual and sizing performed by engineering. Consult our technical team for specific details of your project in Caxias do Sul.
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.
Yes. FB Bombas serves the entire metropolitan region and microregions neighboring Caxias do Sul with the same technical support and logistics structure. This regional reach allows serving industrial plants distributed across multiple cities in a coordinated way.
FB Bombas manufactures three major lines: FBE (external gear) for viscous fluids, FBEI (internal gear) for lubricating fluids, FBCN (normalized centrifugal) for water and low-viscosity fluids, and FBOT (specific centrifugal) for thermal oil circuits. We also serve fire protection systems in compliance with NFPA and NBR 16704.
FB Bombas holds: active CRCC at Petrobras (supplier registry for Oil & Gas); compliance with API 676 (international standard for positive displacement pumps — FBE series); compliance with API 610 (standard for centrifugal pumps in refineries — FBCN series); compliance with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards and ABNT NBR 16704 for stationary fire protection pump systems.
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 Caxias do Sul have already made this replacement with gains in lead time, cost and local support.
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 Caxias do Sul. 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.
Service to Caxias do Sul 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 Caxias do Sul are planned based on project criticality.
Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer accredited in FINAME (BNDES Special Industrial Financing Agency), which qualifies equipment supplied to Caxias do Sul 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.
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.
Caxias do Sul is recognized as an important industrial hub in the region, with emphasis on metalomecânica and automobilística. FB Bombas offers specialized service for local industries.
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