Technical summary
The FBCN (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Gravatal, Santa Catarina for local industry — head up to 135 m, temperature up to 260°C. ASME B73.1, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (589 km).
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps in Gravatal
For the Gravatal, Santa Catarina 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. Gravatal, Santa Catarina is territory where FB Bombas operates as a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer with 82 years of continuous operation. For the local industry industrial profile dominating the region, we offer the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series with CRCC Petrobras qualification, API 676 compliance and ASME B73.1 normalization (API 610 engineered-to-order projects) — basis for retrofit in plants with global manufacturers already installed. In Gravatal, 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). The port cluster of Itajai is 162 km from Gravatal, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. Industrial plants in Gravatal 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. FB Bombas technical service in Gravatal covers centrifugal- and gear-pump sizing, commissioning support, assisted startup and operator training — a scope that spans the full technical-supply cycle. Service to Gravatal is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt (589 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.
Nationwide Service
599km from factory
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps|Desde 1944
For the Gravatal, Santa Catarina 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. Gravatal, Santa Catarina is territory where FB Bombas operates as a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer with 82 years of continuous operation. For the local industry industrial profile dominating the region, we offer the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series with CRCC Petrobras qualification, API 676 compliance and ASME B73.1 normalization (API 610 engineered-to-order projects) — basis for retrofit in plants with global manufacturers already installed. In Gravatal, 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). The port cluster of Itajai is 162 km from Gravatal, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. Industrial plants in Gravatal 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. FB Bombas technical service in Gravatal covers centrifugal- and gear-pump sizing, commissioning support, assisted startup and operator training — a scope that spans the full technical-supply cycle. Service to Gravatal is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt (589 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
599km 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 Gravatal
Local context
For the Gravatal, Santa Catarina 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. Gravatal, Santa Catarina is territory where FB Bombas operates as a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer with 82 years of continuous operation. For the local industry industrial profile dominating the region, we offer the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series with CRCC Petrobras qualification, API 676 compliance and ASME B73.1 normalization (API 610 engineered-to-order projects) — basis for retrofit in plants with global manufacturers already installed. In Gravatal, 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). The port cluster of Itajai is 162 km from Gravatal, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. Industrial plants in Gravatal 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. FB Bombas technical service in Gravatal covers centrifugal- and gear-pump sizing, commissioning support, assisted startup and operator training — a scope that spans the full technical-supply cycle. Service to Gravatal is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt (589 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support.
Technical solutions
The FB model for Gravatal: 48-72h logistics lead time, with the option to accelerate via air modal or alternative routing in operational emergencies. In Gravatal, transferência geral and utilidades form the typical-use portfolio — guiding series selection, sealing configuration and internal coating according to fluid abrasiveness or aggressiveness. For the technical profile observed in Gravatal, FB Bombas application engineering recommends FBEI and FBCN as a starting point for sizing, subject to refinement per Q×H curve, available NPSH and actual fluid temperature. FBCN sizing for the Gravatal 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
In Gravatal, medium density — regular and predictable opportunity pipeline — a characteristic that sizes FB's commercial strategy: application-engineering coverage, visit cadence and depth of consignment stock. In Gravatal, 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. With a GDP of R$ 457 million (IBGE, 2023) and industry accounting for 28.1% of value added (2021), Gravatal combines productive plants with a strong services sector — the typical mix demanding utility centrifugals and process pumps in parallel. Gravatal: óleos industriais and água industrial. Each fluid defines a distinct set of pump requirements — flow, available NPSH, sealing strategy. For Gravatal, series FBEI for transferência geral and series FBCN for utilidades — initial reference for technical discussion with application engineering. bunker (BPF fuel oil), marine cooling water and liquid-bulk discharge: this is the typical application set around the portuario cluster in which Gravatal sits.
Logistics & support
Cabreúva-SP → Gravatal via BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt (589 km): a corridor with regular FB freight history, supporting indivisible loads and sets with escort when the gauge demands. For Gravatal, 24-48h via federal highways is the standard contractual transit window — compressible via emergency air modal for critical parts, on specific demand. For Gravatal, FB service follows the planned technical visits with 1-2 day mobilization window — direct coordination with the customer model — application engineers conduct pre-scheduled visits while remote support via documentation and phone covers point queries.
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For projects with FBCN pumps in Gravatal, talk to FB application engineering: viscosity analysis, available NPSH, seal materials and operating regime — technical response within 24-48 business hours.
Talk to engineeringWhy FB Bombas
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 Gravatal 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 Gravatal and the entire Santa Catarina 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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Present in the largest industrial projects in Brazil and Latin America
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gravatal
Does FB Bombas serve Gravatal?
Does FB Bombas serve Gravatal?
Yes — Gravatal is part of FB Bombas’ direct service area. Supply, engineering support and spare parts ship from the factory in Cabreúva/SP; sizing is done at no cost and, when the project is critical, the team evaluates an on-site technical visit.
Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Gravatal?
Does FB Bombas offer technical training for operators in Gravatal?
Yes. Operations and maintenance teams in Gravatal count on FB Bombas technical training, structured in modules: sizing and characteristic-curve reading, identifying cavitation through NPSH, mechanical-seal troubleshooting, laser alignment, ISO 10816 vibration analysis and PM (preventive maintenance) practice with bearing and wear-ring replacement. Classes can happen at the customer plant or at the factory in Cabreúva/SP, in-person or hybrid format.
What type of mechanical seal do FB pumps use?
What type of mechanical seal do FB pumps use?
There is no single configuration — engineering selects the mechanical seal based on the fluid, temperature and operating pressure. The range includes single seals, double seals in tandem or back-to-back arrangement, cartridge seals and packing glands in specific applications. When the fluid is hazardous, the recommendation is a double seal with barrier.
How long has FB Bombas been in the market?
How long has FB Bombas been in the market?
Since 1944 — over 82 years of continuous experience manufacturing industrial pumps. In Cabreúva/SP, the factory brings engineering, manufacturing and testing together under one roof, which assures total quality control on each unit shipped to Gravatal and all across Brazil.
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 Gravatal and surrounding areas. All from a company manufacturing in Brazil since 1944.
Does FB Bombas serve fire protection systems?
Does FB Bombas serve fire protection systems?
Yes. For stationary fire protection systems, FB Bombas produces pumps compliant with NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and with ABNT's NBR 16704 — covering building and industrial projects that demand these certifications.
Does FB Bombas retrofit older pumps?
Does FB Bombas retrofit older pumps?
It does. FB Bombas' retrofit service for existing installations encompasses updated seals, replaced worn components, adjustment to new fluids and improved hydraulic performance. To evaluate each case, the reference is the technical report on the current installation.
What is the warranty on FB pumps?
What is the warranty on FB pumps?
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 Gravatal.
Are replacement parts available for customers in Gravatal?
Are replacement parts available for customers in Gravatal?
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.
Are FB pumps easy to maintain?
Are FB pumps easy to maintain?
They do. In the FBE and FBCN lines, wear-affected components sit in easily accessible positions, so conventional tools suffice for disassembly and inspection. Add detailed technical manuals and factory-direct availability of replacement parts — and maintenance becomes an uncomplicated routine.
Need gear or centrifugal pumps in Gravatal?
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