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Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
Custom pumps for acids, caustics, solvents and aggressive process fluids
ASME B73.1API 610 (12ª ed.)API 676
The Brazilian chemical and petrochemical industry requires pumps capable of operating with aggressive fluids in continuous service — and FB Bombas has served this market since the 1970s. Petrobras CRCC registration qualifies FB as approved supplier for Oil & Gas projects. FBCN line per ASME B73.1 is the base for custom solutions in CF8M stainless and ductile iron. For more severe applications (concentrated HCl, HF, etc.), we execute projects with special materials on request with complete traceability and PMI certification.
Typical Fluids
Fluids we serve in this segment
Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄)
Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
Caustic soda (NaOH)
Nitric acid (HNO₃)
Organic solvents
Distillation condensates
Process oils and lubricants
Pumping Challenges
Problems we solve in this sector
Severe chemical corrosion
High pressure combined with high temperature
Mechanical seal compatibility with fluid
Strict leakage control (HAZOP, ATEX)
Complete material traceability
Recommended Materials
Technical selection per fluid and conditions
Ferro nodular ASTM A536
High pressures, mechanical impact
Aço carbono ASTM A216 WCB
Petrochemical, severe service, high temperature
FB Advantage
Brazilian manufacturer engineering custom pumps starting from already-normalized and tested FBCN hydraulics — lower technical risk, shorter lead time and traceability from cast heat to in-house hydraulic bench test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Technical answers about this segment
The Brazilian chemical and petrochemical industry requires pumps capable of operating with aggressive fluids in continuous service — and FB Bombas has served this market since the 1970s. Petrobras CRCC registration qualifies FB as approved supplier for Oil & Gas projects. FBCN line per ASME B73.1 is the base for custom solutions in CF8M stainless and ductile iron. For more severe applications (concentrated HCl, HF, etc.), we execute projects with special materials on request with complete traceability and PMI certification.
We serve applications with: Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), Hydrochloric acid (HCl), Caustic soda (NaOH), Nitric acid (HNO₃), among others. Each fluid is chemically analyzed before material and configuration selection.
Frequently used materials: CF8M / AISI 316, Aço carbono ASTM A216 WCB, Ferro nodular ASTM A536. Final choice is made after chemical analysis of customer fluid by our engineering.
Typical challenges: Severe chemical corrosion; High pressure combined with high temperature; Mechanical seal compatibility with fluid. Our engineering sizes the solution considering all these factors together.
We work with ASME B73.1, API 610 (12ª ed.), API 676. For specific projects, other sector standards may apply (e.g. ATEX for classified areas in chemicals).
Yes. FB Bombas has served Brazilian industry for 82+ years (since 1944) with documented history in multiple segments. We are Petrobras CRCC-registered — relevant qualification for Chemical and Petrochemical Industry in Oil & Gas projects.
Yes. Our retrofit service is particularly effective in Chemical and Petrochemical Industry — enables technological upgrade keeping original casing, base and piping, reducing CAPEX and downtime.
Send fluid specifications (chemical composition, pH, solids, temperature, viscosity), operating conditions (flow, pressure, available NPSH) and project memorial via WhatsApp +55 11 97287-4837. Technical response after analysis.
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