Technical summary
FBCN centrifugal pumps (FB Bombas) in Três Passos, Rio Grande do Sul: sized for local industry, flow up to 2,200 m³/h, ASME B73.1 compliance. Cabreúva-SP at 824 km, typical critical-parts lead time: 72-96h.
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps in Três Passos
Road access runs via BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC), with branches through BR-116, BR-290 and BR-101 — a corridor that sets delivery times for rotating equipment and the logistics of technical service. Just 351 km separate Três Passos from the petrochemical cluster of Triunfo — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. Within IBGE mesoregion Noroeste Rio-grandense, Três Passos shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. In Três Passos, óleos industriais and água industrial make up the fluid portfolio served by local plants — each with its own requirements on available NPSH, in-service viscosity and sealing strategy (Plan 11/13/52/53 by criticality). FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Três Passos (RS) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For local industry — the dominant industrial calling of Três Passos — we recommend the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench. For projects in Três Passos that demand formal technical qualification, FB Bombas series cover ASME B73.1 (FBCN), API 676 (FBE/FBEI), NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 (FBFS systems) — a combination that removes the need for additional suppliers across fire-fighting and process scope. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 824 km via BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC), FB Bombas delivers to Três Passos industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.
Nationwide Service
834km from factory
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps|Desde 1944
Road access runs via BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC), with branches through BR-116, BR-290 and BR-101 — a corridor that sets delivery times for rotating equipment and the logistics of technical service. Just 351 km separate Três Passos from the petrochemical cluster of Triunfo — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. Within IBGE mesoregion Noroeste Rio-grandense, Três Passos shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. In Três Passos, óleos industriais and água industrial make up the fluid portfolio served by local plants — each with its own requirements on available NPSH, in-service viscosity and sealing strategy (Plan 11/13/52/53 by criticality). FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Três Passos (RS) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For local industry — the dominant industrial calling of Três Passos — we recommend the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench. For projects in Três Passos that demand formal technical qualification, FB Bombas series cover ASME B73.1 (FBCN), API 676 (FBE/FBEI), NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 (FBFS systems) — a combination that removes the need for additional suppliers across fire-fighting and process scope. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 824 km via BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC), FB Bombas delivers to Três Passos industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
834km 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.
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps Industrial in Três Passos
Local context
Road access runs via BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC), with branches through BR-116, BR-290 and BR-101 — a corridor that sets delivery times for rotating equipment and the logistics of technical service. Just 351 km separate Três Passos from the petrochemical cluster of Triunfo — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. Within IBGE mesoregion Noroeste Rio-grandense, Três Passos shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. In Três Passos, óleos industriais and água industrial make up the fluid portfolio served by local plants — each with its own requirements on available NPSH, in-service viscosity and sealing strategy (Plan 11/13/52/53 by criticality). FB Bombas is the national industrial-pump manufacturer serving Três Passos (RS) with direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP. For local industry — the dominant industrial calling of Três Passos — we recommend the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series, with field-validated materials, cartridge mechanical seal and characteristic curve certified on an hydraulic bench. For projects in Três Passos that demand formal technical qualification, FB Bombas series cover ASME B73.1 (FBCN), API 676 (FBE/FBEI), NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 (FBFS systems) — a combination that removes the need for additional suppliers across fire-fighting and process scope. Based in Cabreúva-SP at 824 km via BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC), FB Bombas delivers to Três Passos industrial pumps manufactured in-house since 1944 plus continuous technical support.
Technical solutions
For Três Passos (824 km from Cabreúva-SP), the critical-parts logistics cycle runs in 72-96h — a workable window for regular PM campaigns with controlled risk of extended downtime. For óleos industriais and água industrial in Três Passos, the baseline is cast iron with proper coating or stainless steels when the fluid requires — FB engineering tunes from immersion tests, field history and iron/stainless/duplex compatibility within the local fluid classes. Technical fit in Três Passos 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. FBCN sizing for the Três Passos circuit checks three points on the curve: the operating point (near BEP), available NPSH with margin over required — critical with hot fluid or suction lift — and end-of-curve power, which protects the motor against overload in off-design operation.
Why FB Bombas
Demand in Três Passos is characterized by medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline, a typical regional pattern of the mesoregion. By IBGE's breakdown, Três Passos adds up a GDP of R$ 1.2 billion (2023) with industrial share of 17.7% in value added (2021) — a market where FB serves from process circuits to water and HVAC infrastructure. Observed seasonal pattern: continuous operation with triennial outages (TPM) — moments of concentrated demand for retrofitted equipment. Três Passos follows the same rhythm as the nearby petroquimico cluster. For Três Passos, series FBEI for transferência geral and series FBCN for utilidades — initial reference for technical discussion with application engineering. cracking, hydrocarbon transfer, fractionation tower recirculation and oily-water pumping: this is the typical application set around the petroquimico cluster in which Três Passos sits. Três Passos: óleos industriais and água industrial. Each fluid defines a distinct set of pump requirements — flow, available NPSH, sealing strategy.
Logistics & support
Cabreúva-SP to Três Passos: 824 km via BR-116 (via Régis Bittencourt até PR/SC), a consolidated corridor with carriers qualified by FB Bombas for heavy-equipment cargo. Federal highways BR-116, BR-290 and BR-101 make up the access network to Três Passos, offering routing flexibility for equipment cargo. Três Passos: technical service is organized as technical visits scheduled in advance, optimizing the specialized team's travel — the model FB Bombas uses to ensure support without overloading operations.
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FB engineers serve Três Passos for the FBCN 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.
Discover FB Bombas
Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Três 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 Três Passos 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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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
Companies that Trust FB Bombas
Present in the largest industrial projects in Brazil and Latin America
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Frequently Asked Questions about Três Passos
Are FB pumps energy efficient?
Are FB pumps energy efficient?
Yes — and the secret lies in correct sizing, the main lever for energy efficiency. Both an oversized and an undersized pump waste energy. That is why FB Bombas engineering determines the optimal operating point from the actual process conditions in Três Passos, balancing the flow/pressure/power ratio.
How to request a pump quote for Três Passos?
How to request a pump quote for Três Passos?
Just use one of the channels: WhatsApp +55 11 97287-4837, email comercial@fbbombas.com.br or the website form. Describe the application — fluid, flow, pressure, temperature — and the technical team replies with a proposal sized for your conditions in Três Passos.
Are replacement parts available for customers in Três Passos?
Are replacement parts available for customers in Três Passos?
There is. Full production in Cabreúva/SP guarantees factory replacement parts for all four series — planned shutdowns get short lead times and emergencies receive priority handling, which protects the total cost of ownership of the equipment installed in Três Passos.
Do FBCN pumps follow ASME B73.1 dimensional compliance?
Do FBCN pumps follow ASME B73.1 dimensional compliance?
Yes. ASME B73.1 dimensional compliance — the North American standard for horizontal end-suction process centrifugal pumps — is a feature of the FBCN series and enables retrofit on existing baseplates in Três Passos plants, regardless of which brand occupied the base, provided the designation coincides. Shaft, suction/discharge flanges, casing feet and impeller centerline obey the standard, so the new pump takes the position without touching piping or baseplate.
What is the advantage of buying from a national manufacturer like FB Bombas?
What is the advantage of buying from a national manufacturer like FB Bombas?
The advantages are concrete: faster delivery because nothing depends on imports; FB engineering providing direct technical support; spares secured by in-house parts manufacturing; local-currency pricing, free from exchange rate exposure; and physical presence on projects in Três Passos and surrounding areas. All from a company manufacturing in Brazil since 1944.
Does FB Bombas serve cities neighboring Três Passos?
Does FB Bombas serve cities neighboring Três Passos?
It does. The technical support and logistics covering Três Passos are the same applied to the metropolitan region and nearby microregions. That operating radius enables coordinated service to industrial plants distributed across several cities.
How long has FB Bombas been in the market?
How long has FB Bombas been in the market?
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 Três Passos and the rest of Brazil.
What types of pumps does FB Bombas manufacture?
What types of pumps does FB Bombas manufacture?
Four families are manufactured in Cabreúva/SP: external gear FBE and internal gear FBEI for viscous fluids, standardized centrifugal FBCN for low-viscosity liquids and FBOT for thermal oil circuits up to 350 °C. Fire-fighting systems per NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 complete the line.
Up to what temperature can FB Bombas pumps operate?
Up to what temperature can FB Bombas pumps operate?
Limits vary by series. FBE and FBEI: up to 350°C, provided a heating jacket and special sealing are used. FBOT: up to 350°C in thermal oil circuits. FBCN: up to 260°C, with materials and sealing suited to the service. Well-sized sealing and materials are a condition for safe operation in these ranges.
What is the delivery lead time for pumps to Três Passos?
What is the delivery lead time for pumps to Três Passos?
It depends on the configuration: standard-arrangement pumps have shorter lead times, while special constructions follow the schedule stated in the technical proposal. The deciding factor is the combination of series, materials and stock availability — and transport to Três Passos goes through our regular road operator.
Need gear or centrifugal pumps in Três Passos?
Fill out the form and our technical team will contact you to size the ideal pump — gear (FBE/FBEI) or centrifugal (FBCN/FBOT).
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