Technical summary
For industrial water and low-viscosity fluids in indústria de transformação (São Carlos, Santa Catarina), FB engineering recommends FBCN. ASME B73.1 compliance and hydraulic testing, 72-96h lead time from Cabreúva-SP.
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps in São Carlos
Operations in indústria de transformação dominate the local production profile, defining the typical fluid catalogue and the FB series recommended for each application. CRCC Petrobras registration valid in SC qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to São Carlos in refining and petrochemical operations, with FBE (API 676) and FBCN (ASME B73.1) series and materials specified per NACE MR0175 for sour service with H2S. Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies São Carlos, Santa Catarina 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. São Carlos requires pumping of óleos industriais e fluidos de processo and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. The petrochemical cluster of Triunfo is 342 km from São Carlos, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. The road network BR-116, BR-101 and BR-282, with BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt as the main axis, defines response time for critical-part shipments and technical visits to São Carlos. FB Bombas serves São Carlos from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile.
Nationwide Service
735km from factory
FBCN Centrifugal Pumps|Desde 1944
Operations in indústria de transformação dominate the local production profile, defining the typical fluid catalogue and the FB series recommended for each application. CRCC Petrobras registration valid in SC qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to São Carlos in refining and petrochemical operations, with FBE (API 676) and FBCN (ASME B73.1) series and materials specified per NACE MR0175 for sour service with H2S. Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies São Carlos, Santa Catarina 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. São Carlos requires pumping of óleos industriais e fluidos de processo and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. The petrochemical cluster of Triunfo is 342 km from São Carlos, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. The road network BR-116, BR-101 and BR-282, with BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt as the main axis, defines response time for critical-part shipments and technical visits to São Carlos. FB Bombas serves São Carlos from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile.
Coverage
Nationwide Service
Distance
735km 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 São Carlos
Local context
Operations in indústria de transformação dominate the local production profile, defining the typical fluid catalogue and the FB series recommended for each application. CRCC Petrobras registration valid in SC qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to São Carlos in refining and petrochemical operations, with FBE (API 676) and FBCN (ASME B73.1) series and materials specified per NACE MR0175 for sour service with H2S. Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies São Carlos, Santa Catarina 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. São Carlos requires pumping of óleos industriais e fluidos de processo and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection. The petrochemical cluster of Triunfo is 342 km from São Carlos, generating economic spillover and correlated technical demand — common in pumping projects involving both cities. The road network BR-116, BR-101 and BR-282, with BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt as the main axis, defines response time for critical-part shipments and technical visits to São Carlos. FB Bombas serves São Carlos from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile.
Technical solutions
For water, condensate and process fluids in São Carlos, the FBCN adds two maintenance advantages: back-pull-out construction, which frees the rotating assembly without dismantling piping, and dimensional interchangeability with the international process-pump standard — direct retrofit on the existing baseplate. São Carlos typically calls for FBEI and FBCN — an initial recommendation based on local productFit, dominant industrial cluster and identified fluid profile; final technical approval is refined by application engineering. In São Carlos, transferência em linhas de produção and utilidades de planta are the applications that most often appear in local industrial operations; each defines a distinct set of process variables. São Carlos is served with a logistics lead time of 72-96h for critical parts from Cabreúva-SP, subject to case-by-case optimization.
Why FB Bombas
In São Carlos, 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. IBGE figures size the local market: GDP of R$ 795 million in 2023, with 31.3% of value added coming from industry (2021) — in São Carlos, pumping is a production input, not an accessory. In São Carlos, petroquimico-cluster seasonality manifests as continuous operation with triennial outages (TPM) — moments of concentrated demand for retrofitted equipment — information FB Bombas uses to schedule plant capacity and ready-to-ship inventory. indústria de transformação plants in São Carlos sustain a continuous pipeline of technical demand — from scheduled replacement to ASME B73.1 dimensional retrofit replacing imported equipment. The fluid catalogue in São Carlos (óleos industriais e fluidos de processo and água industrial) demands case-by-case technical analysis: pour point, Saybolt viscosity at operating temperature, suspended solids and pH profile. The petroquimico cluster around São Carlos concentrates applications cracking, hydrocarbon transfer, fractionation tower recirculation and oily-water pumping — a technical package where FB Bombas has commissioning, retrofit and long-term support history.
Logistics & support
The BR-116 Rodovia Régis Bittencourt corridor (724 km) is the logistics spine for FB deliveries to São Carlos — a factor entering FOB pricing and the commissioning lead-time curve. BR-116, BR-101 and BR-282 broaden FB's transport flexibility to São Carlos — useful in tight-window PM campaigns or for cargo whose gauge requires routes with specific bridges/curves. The service structure for São Carlos is sized as technical visits scheduled in advance, optimizing the specialized team's travel, with escalation to additional visits in cases of commissioning, troubleshooting or complex retrofit.
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FB engineers serve São Carlos 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.
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Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving São Carlos 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 São Carlos 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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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 São Carlos
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 São Carlos 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.
How is pump sizing performed?
How is pump sizing performed?
Send flow, differential pressure, working temperature and fluid viscosity: with these four data points FB engineering calculates the right model, also validating available NPSH, operating regime and material compatibility. The service is free of charge for customers in São Carlos.
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?
Manufacturing in Brazil since 1944, FB Bombas delivers shorter lead times — with no import dependency —, direct technical support from FB engineering, in-house manufactured replacement parts, local-currency pricing free of exchange rate exposure, and on-site service for projects in São Carlos and surrounding areas.
Does FB Bombas serve fire protection systems?
Does FB Bombas serve fire protection systems?
It does. FB pumps for stationary fire protection systems follow the NFPA standard (National Fire Protection Association) and ABNT's NBR 16704, requirements demanded in building and industrial projects that call for these certifications.
Are FB pumps delivered to São Carlos with a traceable Data Book?
Are FB pumps delivered to São Carlos with a traceable Data Book?
Yes. Every FB Bombas pump delivered to São Carlos comes with a complete technical Data Book: hydraulic test certificate, material certificates (stainless, duplex, ductile cast iron per spec), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing report, characteristic curve measured on the bench, API 682 mechanical-seal data sheets, operation and maintenance manual, and as-built drawings. All documentation is traceable by the unit serial number.
Does FB Bombas serve cities neighboring São Carlos?
Does FB Bombas serve cities neighboring São Carlos?
Yes. The entire metropolitan region and the microregions around São Carlos 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.
What certifications does FB Bombas hold?
What certifications does FB Bombas hold?
Credentials include an active Petrobras CRCC, API 676 compliance on the FBE gear line, ASME B73.1 compliance on the FBCN centrifugal and adherence to NFPA 20 and NBR 16704 on fire-fighting systems. Technical documentation and data book accompany supplies upon requirement.
Does FB Bombas manufacture custom pumps?
Does FB Bombas manufacture custom pumps?
Yes. In addition to the standard portfolio, FB Bombas develops custom solutions for special applications, including modifications in construction materials, sealing arrangements, integrated heating systems, skids, mobile assemblies and retrofit of existing installations. Special projects go through engineering before manufacturing.
Is it possible to replace an imported pump with an FB Bombas pump?
Is it possible to replace an imported pump with an FB Bombas pump?
It is. From the data of the pump in operation (flow, pressure, viscosity, temperature), FB Bombas' application engineering proposes a technical equivalence — dimensional or functional — with one of our series. This replacement has already been done by many clients in São Carlos, with benefits in lead time, cost and local support.
What types of fluids can FB pumps handle?
What types of fluids can FB pumps handle?
Three fluid fronts are covered by the FB series. FBE: mineral and synthetic oils, asphalt (CAP), BPF fuel oils, petroleum derivatives, molasses, resins, viscous chemical and hydraulic products. FBCN: raw and treated water, process fluids and industrial effluents. FBOT: thermal oil at elevated temperatures. Fluid viscosity, temperature and chemical compatibility guide the sizing of every application.
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