Technical summary
The FBCN+FBOT (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Candeias, Bahia for petroquímica — head up to 138 m, temperature up to 260°C. API 610, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (1491 km).


Service to Candeias is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) (1491 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support. In Candeias, petroquímica projects find their technical fit in the FB Bombas FBE series. FBE external gear pumps are ideal for transferring petroleum derivatives, CAP, asphalt and viscous products typical of the petrochemical industry. Typical pre-sizing: Flow up to 250 m³/h, Pressure up to 12 bar, Temperature up to 350°C. Candeias is served by the BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) axis and also by highways BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. FB Bombas maintains an installed base in Candeias with a structure of spare parts (impeller, shaft, wear ring, cartridge mechanical seal, bearings) and scheduled preventive maintenance — direct supply from the Cabreúva-SP factory, no intermediaries. Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Candeias, Bahia with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 610 / API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers) and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. The fluid roster in Candeias (derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP, óleos pesados and resíduos pesados) demands attention to viscosity, operating temperature and chemical compatibility — variables that FB application engineering uses to recommend the proper series. Just 16 km separate Candeias from the refining cluster of Sao Francisco Do Conde — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. FB Bombas maintains in Candeias the technical portfolio of CRCC Petrobras + API 610 + API 676 + ASME B73.1 — a regulatory base that spans refining, petrochemicals, mining, sanitation, food, pulp and paper, sugar-ethanol and steel. The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Metropolitana de Salvador, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. Operations in petroquímica, refino dominate the local production profile, defining the typical fluid catalogue and the FB series recommended for each application.
Service to Candeias is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) (1491 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support. In Candeias, petroquímica projects find their technical fit in the FB Bombas FBE series. FBE external gear pumps are ideal for transferring petroleum derivatives, CAP, asphalt and viscous products typical of the petrochemical industry. Typical pre-sizing: Flow up to 250 m³/h, Pressure up to 12 bar, Temperature up to 350°C. Candeias is served by the BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) axis and also by highways BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. FB Bombas maintains an installed base in Candeias with a structure of spare parts (impeller, shaft, wear ring, cartridge mechanical seal, bearings) and scheduled preventive maintenance — direct supply from the Cabreúva-SP factory, no intermediaries. Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Candeias, Bahia with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 610 / API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers) and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. The fluid roster in Candeias (derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP, óleos pesados and resíduos pesados) demands attention to viscosity, operating temperature and chemical compatibility — variables that FB application engineering uses to recommend the proper series. Just 16 km separate Candeias from the refining cluster of Sao Francisco Do Conde — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. FB Bombas maintains in Candeias the technical portfolio of CRCC Petrobras + API 610 + API 676 + ASME B73.1 — a regulatory base that spans refining, petrochemicals, mining, sanitation, food, pulp and paper, sugar-ethanol and steel. The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Metropolitana de Salvador, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. Operations in petroquímica, refino dominate the local production profile, defining the typical fluid catalogue and the FB series recommended for each application.

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The FBCN+FBOT (normalized centrifugal) line is specified in Candeias, Bahia for petroquímica — head up to 138 m, temperature up to 260°C. API 610, in-house manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (1491 km).
Service to Candeias is coordinated from the Cabreúva-SP factory, route BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) (1491 km), with a technical team for selection, commissioning and replacement support. In Candeias, petroquímica projects find their technical fit in the FB Bombas FBE series. FBE external gear pumps are ideal for transferring petroleum derivatives, CAP, asphalt and viscous products typical of the petrochemical industry. Typical pre-sizing: Flow up to 250 m³/h, Pressure up to 12 bar, Temperature up to 350°C. Candeias is served by the BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG) axis and also by highways BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. FB Bombas maintains an installed base in Candeias with a structure of spare parts (impeller, shaft, wear ring, cartridge mechanical seal, bearings) and scheduled preventive maintenance — direct supply from the Cabreúva-SP factory, no intermediaries. Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, FB Bombas supplies Candeias, Bahia with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT, FBEI series and FBFS fire-fighting systems — designed and produced in Cabreúva-SP with API 610 / API 676 compliance, ASME B73.1 normalization (interchangeable with global manufacturers) and a traceable Data Book on every unit shipped. The fluid roster in Candeias (derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP, óleos pesados and resíduos pesados) demands attention to viscosity, operating temperature and chemical compatibility — variables that FB application engineering uses to recommend the proper series. Just 16 km separate Candeias from the refining cluster of Sao Francisco Do Conde — a distance that enables joint technical visits and dilution of mobilization cost across multiple customers. FB Bombas maintains in Candeias the technical portfolio of CRCC Petrobras + API 610 + API 676 + ASME B73.1 — a regulatory base that spans refining, petrochemicals, mining, sanitation, food, pulp and paper, sugar-ethanol and steel. The city sits within the IBGE mesoregion Metropolitana de Salvador, a regional grouping of municipalities with similar economic and logistics profiles — useful for comparative analysis and technical-visit routing. Operations in petroquímica, refino dominate the local production profile, defining the typical fluid catalogue and the FB series recommended for each application.
For Candeias (1491 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. Recommended sealing for the operation profile in Candeias is dual cartridge mechanical seal (API 682 Plan 53A/53B) for hazardous or high-temperature fluids — a choice that affects MTBF and maintenance procedure. Material selection for derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP and óleos pesados in Candeias considers AISI 316 or for chloride resistance in marine atmosphere — a specification FB Bombas details on a matweb sheet after fluid chemical analysis. In Candeias, FBE+FBEI and FBCN+FBOT cover the technical range observed in the field — from primary transfer and circulation to drop-in retrofit cases (ASME B73.1 dimensional interchangeability) with global majors. Technically, FBCN centrifugal pumps with flow up to 2,200 m³/h, head up to 138 m and temperature up to 260°C (thermal oil via FBOT up to 350°C) covers the typical range observed in Candeias, with margin for process variants (start-up, by-pass, upset conditions). In Candeias, influence from the refino cluster translates into crude oil, derivatives, high temperature (up to 260°C in FBCN, 350°C in FBOT) and API 610 qualification — variables that enter both preliminary sizing and the selection of materials and constructive configurations. Typical applications mapped for Candeias include transferência de CAP, circulação de produtos intermediários, bombeamento de resíduos and resfriamento de reatores — each with its own requirements for NPSH, acceptable pulsation and start-up strategy.
In Candeias, 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 Candeias, the high complexity index in the fluid mix sets diversified fluid roster — requires a broad catalogue of materials and sealing configurations — a factor adjusting both technical-spec depth and materials-catalogue scope. Candeias belongs to the set of cities with relevant industrial scale in the state — an input that defines commercial priority and relationship type (one-shot, annual program, master agreement). In Candeias, refino-cluster seasonality manifests as scheduled outages every 3-5 years (turnaround) — synchronized demand peaks across the supply chain — information FB Bombas uses to schedule plant capacity and ready-to-ship inventory. In Candeias, logistics carries relative weight in the final composition — planned projects usually consolidate volumes — a variable entering the decision between CIF/FOB freight, order consolidation and contractual delivery window. In Candeias, petroquímica accounts for a large share of the pumping load — combining utility lines (water, steam, compressed air) with dedicated process circuits. Candeias sits alongside relevant industrial neighbors — a base that justifies regional rotating-asset management programs and PMs synchronized across multiple customers. In Candeias, derivados de petróleo, asfalto CAP and óleos pesados form the typical fluid set — guiding both series selection (gear, centrifugal, thermal oil) and constructive detail (closed/open/semi-open impeller). Candeias, among the 50 most populous cities in BA, maintains a relevant industrial base, sustains a predictable B2B demand chain — an ideal profile for scheduled supply and multi-year replacement contracts. In Candeias, near a refino cluster, applications such as crude transfer, distillation-tower circulation, charge pumps for reactors and movement of derivatives make up the operational agenda — each backed by technical references in the FBE/FBCN/FBOT catalogues. Candeias shows cases like series FBE+FBEI for transferência de CAP and circulação de produtos intermediários and series FBCN+FBOT for resfriamento de reatores and aquecimento de tanques — a package FB Bombas addresses with real-curve sizing, material recommendation and dimensioned seal configuration.
The main logistics axis between Cabreúva-SP and Candeias is BR-116 (via Fernão Dias BR-381 até MG), totaling 1491 km — a route that sets the default delivery time for finished equipment. For Candeias, the recommended strategy for critical parts involves a minimum consignment stock at the plant — mechanical seal, bearings, wear ring — reducing MTTR during unplanned shutdowns. Dispatch from the Cabreúva-SP factory to Candeias occurs after bench hydraulic testing and Data Book verification — mandatory steps in FB's quality control. Typical transit time to Candeias: 48-72h, with possible technical stop — the window used in FB Bombas' standard commercial commitment. Beyond the main route, Candeias is accessible via BR-116, BR-101 and BR-324 — options that provide redundancy in case of blockages or restricted operating windows. Technical-service coverage for Candeias involves technical visits scheduled in advance, optimizing the specialized team's travel.
FB engineers serve Candeias 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.

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We keep original parts in stock for all series, ensuring continuity of your operation.

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Brazilian sectors for which FB Bombas sizes equipment — complete technical guides per application.
Regional service from Candeias — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.
Yes. FBOT is FB Bombas’ specific centrifugal pump for thermal oil circuits, operating at elevated temperatures with fluids like Therminol, Dowtherm and similar. Material and sealing selection is done according to the maximum operating temperature and type of thermal oil.
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 Candeias have already made this replacement with gains in lead time, cost and local support.
For critical parts (mechanical seal, impeller, shaft, wear ring, bearings) during a plant shutdown in Candeias, FB Bombas runs an emergency flow: pre-invoicing, priority dispatch and alternative modal (express road or air transport depending on distance and criticality). Typical lead time varies by region, with a window negotiable case by case. For customers with an installed base and scheduled PM, part of the stock can be kept on consignment at the plant.
Quotes can be requested via WhatsApp at +55 11 97287-4837, email comercial@fbbombas.com.br or through our website form. Provide the application (fluid, flow, pressure, temperature) and the technical team will respond with a proposal sized for your conditions in Candeias.
FBE external gear pumps can operate with fluids up to 100,000 SSU (approximately 22,000 cSt). For very high viscosities, rotation is reduced to maintain volumetric efficiency and component life. Engineering sizes each application in Candeias according to the actual viscosity profile.
Service to Candeias 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 Candeias are planned based on project criticality.
Yes. The FBE and FBCN lines were designed with easy access to wear-prone components, allowing disassembly and inspection with conventional tools. Detailed technical manuals and direct factory replacement parts availability simplify maintenance routines.
Yes. FB Bombas offers retrofit of existing installations, including seal upgrades, replacement of worn components, adaptation for new fluids and hydraulic performance improvement. The assessment is based on a technical report of the current installation.
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 Candeias.
Maximum temperature depends on the series: FBE and FBEI operate up to 350°C with heating jacket and special sealing; FBOT operates up to 350°C in thermal oil circuits; FBCN operates up to 250°C with proper materials and sealing. Correct sizing of sealing and materials is essential for safe operation.
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