From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 493 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas reaches Contagem with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects. Contagem's productive fabric is dominated by automobilística and metalurgia — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors. Within IBGE mesoregion Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, Contagem shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Contagem, Minas Gerais, with the FBOT series applied to the automobilística sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and certification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. The FB Bombas FBOT series answers automobilística demand in Contagem — FBOT pumps for heating systems in painting processes, heat treatment and automotive assembly lines. Operating range: Stable temperature, Long service life, Low maintenance. Contagem ranks in the top 10 of MG by population, a scale that sustains a diversified industrial base and a customer base for scheduled replacement. The BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias corridor combined with highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 composes the freight mesh to Contagem — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. For pumping projects in Contagem, FB Bombas provides dedicated application engineering — pre-sizing against the actual system curve, material selection (AISI 316) and on-site commissioning support. FB Bombas maintains in Contagem 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. Through 15-km proximity to the refining cluster of Betim, Contagem inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. Contagem requires pumping of óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte, água de resfriamento and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection.
From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 493 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas reaches Contagem with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects. Contagem's productive fabric is dominated by automobilística and metalurgia — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors. Within IBGE mesoregion Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, Contagem shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Contagem, Minas Gerais, with the FBOT series applied to the automobilística sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and certification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. The FB Bombas FBOT series answers automobilística demand in Contagem — FBOT pumps for heating systems in painting processes, heat treatment and automotive assembly lines. Operating range: Stable temperature, Long service life, Low maintenance. Contagem ranks in the top 10 of MG by population, a scale that sustains a diversified industrial base and a customer base for scheduled replacement. The BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias corridor combined with highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 composes the freight mesh to Contagem — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. For pumping projects in Contagem, FB Bombas provides dedicated application engineering — pre-sizing against the actual system curve, material selection (AISI 316) and on-site commissioning support. FB Bombas maintains in Contagem 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. Through 15-km proximity to the refining cluster of Betim, Contagem inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. Contagem requires pumping of óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte, água de resfriamento and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection.
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The FBEI gear-pump line is specified in Contagem, Minas Gerais for Cluster Automotivo de Betim/Contagem — flow and pressure set by the actual system curve. Cabreúva-SP factory (493 km), API 676 and direct technical service from FB engineering.
From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 493 km via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias, FB Bombas reaches Contagem with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects. Contagem's productive fabric is dominated by automobilística and metalurgia — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors. Within IBGE mesoregion Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, Contagem shares economic context with adjacent municipalities, shaping typical pump specifications and the frequency of synchronized maintenance campaigns. FB Bombas is a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial pumps serving Contagem, Minas Gerais, with the FBOT series applied to the automobilística sector that dominates the region. Direct factory service from Cabreúva-SP, with application engineering for technical sizing and certification under CRCC Petrobras / API 610 / ASME B73.1 per project specification. The FB Bombas FBOT series answers automobilística demand in Contagem — FBOT pumps for heating systems in painting processes, heat treatment and automotive assembly lines. Operating range: Stable temperature, Long service life, Low maintenance. Contagem ranks in the top 10 of MG by population, a scale that sustains a diversified industrial base and a customer base for scheduled replacement. The BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias corridor combined with highways BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 composes the freight mesh to Contagem — a cost variable in pricing skids, pump-motor sets and indivisible cargo with escort. For pumping projects in Contagem, FB Bombas provides dedicated application engineering — pre-sizing against the actual system curve, material selection (AISI 316) and on-site commissioning support. FB Bombas maintains in Contagem 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. Through 15-km proximity to the refining cluster of Betim, Contagem inherits technical-qualification standards (CRCC, sector audits and customer-side homologation standards) and approved suppliers — a favorable context for normalized FB solutions. Contagem requires pumping of óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte, água de resfriamento and água industrial, a fluid set for which FB Bombas already has product series with field-validated material selection.
Contagem receives equipment after hydraulic testing and ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing — traceable report attached to the Data Book. Typical applications mapped for Contagem include prensas hidráulicas, usinagem, hidráulica industrial and cabines de pintura — each with its own requirements for NPSH, acceptable pulsation and start-up strategy. Contagem: óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte and água de resfriamento suggest materials such as austenitic stainless steels (AISI 304/316) with attention to thermal expansion — a choice impacting both durability and cost of the pump-and-motor set. Contagem is served with a logistics lead time of 48-72h for critical parts from Cabreúva-SP, subject to case-by-case optimization. Sitting in the technical context of a refino cluster, Contagem benefits from accumulated learning around crude oil, derivatives, high temperature (up to 260°C in FBCN, 350°C in FBOT) and API 610 qualification. API 610 (12th ed.) for centrifugal and API 676 for positive displacement, a typical requirement in downstream Oil & Gas projects: this is the normative package applied in Contagem — defining acceptance testing, dimensional tolerances, material requirements and the Data Book delivered to the customer. Technical fit in Contagem points to FBEI and FBCN+FBOT as the series suitable for typical local operations — a baseline recommendation; the final specification depends on the specific process parameters. 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 Contagem, with margin for process variants (start-up, by-pass, upset conditions).
Technically, Contagem shows medium complexity in its fluid mix — moderate fluid roster — concentration in a few main technical categories. Logistics-commercial aspect: balanced logistics — freight is a contained fraction of equipment cost. Contagem: FB's technical differentiator stems from 82 years of continuous manufacturing, international normalization and a dedicated application-engineering team. Observed seasonal pattern: scheduled outages every 3-5 years (turnaround) — synchronized demand peaks across the supply chain. Contagem follows the same rhythm as the nearby refino cluster. Demand in Contagem is characterized by very high industrial concentration — territory for multi-customer technical-visit campaigns, a typical regional pattern of the mesoregion. Contagem: ranks among the 10 largest cities in the state at relevant industrial scale, a structural variable in the commercial offer. In Contagem, óleos hidráulicos, fluidos de corte and água de resfriamento form the typical fluid set — guiding both series selection (gear, centrifugal, thermal oil) and constructive detail (closed/open/semi-open impeller). For Contagem, the FBFS line offers a complete fire-protection package: main pump, jockey, control panel NFPA 20 and diesel fuel tank — scope per NFPA 20. In Contagem, 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. The microregion around Contagem concentrates industrial plants with complementary technical demand — opening room for integrated supply, best-practice exchange and operational benchmarking. Contagem shows cases like series FBEI for prensas hidráulicas and usinagem and series FBCN+FBOT for cabines de pintura and teste — a package FB Bombas addresses with real-curve sizing, material recommendation and dimensioned seal configuration. Contagem, among the 10 most populous cities in MG, is a regional benchmark of economic activity, sustains a predictable B2B demand chain — an ideal profile for scheduled supply and multi-year replacement contracts. In Contagem, automobilística accounts for a large share of the pumping load — combining utility lines (water, steam, compressed air) with dedicated process circuits.
For Contagem, 24-48h via federal highways is the standard contractual transit window — compressible via emergency air modal for critical parts, on specific demand. The BR-381, BR-040, BR-262 and BR-116 mesh provides logistics redundancy for Contagem — when one route is restricted (rains, construction, accidents), delivery is rerouted without compromising the critical lead time. In Contagem, FB Bombas structures a spare-parts program tailored to the operation profile — class-A items on consignment, class-B on scheduled order and class-C on demand. Cabreúva-SP → Contagem via BR-381 Rodovia Fernão Dias (493 km): a corridor with regular FB freight history, supporting indivisible loads and sets with escort when the gauge demands. For Contagem, 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. In Contagem, large sets arrive via lowboy or platform trailers with special transit permit — operation coordinated by FB logistics engineering. For Contagem, FB dispatch is preceded by: hydrostatic test at 1.5× design pressure, performance run with curve points, G2.5 dynamic balancing and Data Book closure — all traceable by serial number.
FB engineers serve Contagem for the FBE 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 Contagem 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 Contagem and the entire Minas Gerais 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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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.
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Brazilian sectors for which FB Bombas sizes equipment — complete technical guides per application.
Regional service from Contagem — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.
Yes. In the automotive industry, main applications are: FBOT for heating systems in paint ovens and heat treatment of parts; FBE for machining oil and industrial lubricant transfer; FBCN for cooling systems and process water.
FB Bombas has been manufacturing industrial pumps since 1944, with over 82 years of continuous experience. The factory in Cabreúva/SP operates with engineering, manufacturing and testing under one roof, ensuring total quality control on every unit supplied to Contagem and all of Brazil.
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.
Shorter delivery times (no import dependency), direct technical support from FB engineering, replacement parts with in-house manufacturing, prices in local currency (no exchange rate exposure) and on-site service for projects in Contagem and surrounding areas. FB Bombas has been manufacturing in Brazil since 1944.
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.
Yes. FB Bombas is a Brazilian industrial-pump manufacturer since 1944, with a factory in Cabreúva/SP and a technical team for projects in Contagem. The FBCN (centrifugal), FBE/FBEI (gear) and FBOT (thermal oil) series cover applications typically served by global manufacturers such as KSB, Sulzer, Imbil and Grundfos — with advantages in lead time (no import), direct support without intermediaries, fast spare-parts availability and Portuguese-speaking application engineering. For retrofits, ASME B73.1 normalization ensures dimensional interchangeability with existing baseplates.
Yes. Correct sizing is the main lever for energy efficiency — an oversized or undersized pump wastes energy. FB Bombas engineering calculates the optimal operating point considering the actual process conditions in Contagem, optimizing the flow/pressure/power ratio.
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. Every FB Bombas pump delivered to Contagem 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.
Yes. The FBCN series complies with ASME B73.1 (North American standard for horizontal end-suction process centrifugal pumps) — a feature that enables dimensional retrofit on existing baseplates in Contagem plants originally equipped with KSB, Sulzer, Goulds or Flowserve. Shaft dimensions, suction/discharge flanges, casing feet and impeller centerline follow the standard; the rotating set is swapped without changing piping or baseplate.
Contagem is recognized as an important industrial hub in the region, with emphasis on automobilística and metalurgia. FB Bombas offers specialized service for local industries.
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