Technical summary
Apodi, Rio Grande do Norte is FB Bombas territory: FBE, FBCN series for fruticultura, vertically integrated manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (2204 km), API 676/ASME B73.1 compliance and Petrobras CRCC. Typical lead time: 96h to 7 days.


Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Apodi and region — factory 2194km away. Technical response within 24h.
Gear pumps (internal & external) and centrifugal pumps manufactured in Cabreúva/SP. Serving Apodi and region — factory 2194km away. Technical response within 24h.

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Apodi, Rio Grande do Norte is FB Bombas territory: FBE, FBCN series for fruticultura, vertically integrated manufacturing in Cabreúva-SP (2204 km), API 676/ASME B73.1 compliance and Petrobras CRCC. Typical lead time: 96h to 7 days.
In Apodi, Rio Grande do Norte, FB Bombas serves fruticultura projects with the FBE, FBCN, FBOT and FBEI series — dedicated application engineering for sizing against the actual system curve, CRCC Petrobras certification and technical compliance with ASME B73.1 (centrifugal), API 676 (gear) and NFPA 20 / NBR 16704 (fire fighting). FB Bombas serves Apodi with a complete aftermarket package for FB pumps — factory spare parts, preventive maintenance, vibration troubleshooting (ISO 10816 analysis), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing and replacement of a normalized pump on the existing ASME B73.1 baseplate. In Apodi, Fruticultura and Cal concentrate the largest share of demand for rotating equipment — a technical agenda well known to the FB application team, with proposals sized against the actual system curve. CRCC Petrobras registration valid in RN qualifies FB Bombas for direct supply to Apodi 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. Apodi sits 218 km from the industrial district cluster centered in Maracanau, a proximity that usually means shared suppliers and aligned maintenance standards. Apodi is served by the BR-101 (via PB) axis and also by highways BR-101, BR-226 and BR-304 for heavy-cargo movement — relevant for delivery of mounted skids and large pump-and-motor sets. FB Bombas serves Apodi from its Cabreúva-SP factory, with transport via BR-101 (via PB) and application-engineering support for dimensioning according to the actual operation profile.
In Apodi, ASME B73.1 for horizontal normalized centrifugal pumps — consolidated market standard are the applicable references — easing approval at commissioning and during technical audits. Apodi, near a distrito-industrial cluster, deals with variable mix: specialty chemicals, hydraulic oils, purified water and thermal oil — a technical agenda well known to FB application engineering. Apodi is served with a logistics lead time of 96h to 7 days for critical parts from Cabreúva-SP, subject to case-by-case optimization.
Typical seasonality of the distrito-industrial cluster (variable seasonality depending on plant mix — individualized planning) directly impacts supply scheduling and PMs in Apodi. By IBGE's breakdown, Apodi adds up a GDP of R$ 942 million (2023) with industrial share of 25.6% in value added (2021) — a market where FB serves from process circuits to water and HVAC infrastructure. The demand profile in Apodi reflects high industrial density — multiple plants in a small radius, meaningful cumulative demand. fruticultura plants in Apodi sustain a continuous pipeline of technical demand — from scheduled replacement to ASME B73.1 dimensional retrofit replacing imported equipment. The distrito-industrial cluster around Apodi concentrates applications diverse applications — specialty chemicals, hydraulic oils, purified water and thermal oils — a technical package where FB Bombas has commissioning, retrofit and long-term support history. Given its state-level scale (among the 50 most populous cities in RN, maintains a relevant industrial base), Apodi concentrates projects of varying complexity — making room for both standardized ASME B73.1 solutions and engineered-to-order.
2204 km separate the Cabreúva-SP factory from Apodi via BR-101 (via PB) — an axis sized for movement of pumps, skids and pump-and-motor sets. Alternative routing to Apodi can use BR-101, BR-226 and BR-304, which helps in heavy-traffic situations or maintenance on specific roads. The factory-to-Apodi logistics cycle begins with documented dispatch: invoice, packing list, test certificates and the equipment's technical manual.
Technical inquiry for Apodi: the FB Bombas team evaluates operating regime, fluid, available NPSH and construction configurations — return with a sized proposal within 3-5 business days.
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.

What changes when the pump comes straight from the manufacturer: engineering, stock and logistics under one roof in Cabreúva-SP.
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 spare parts for the FBE, FBEI, FBCN and FBOT series stocked at our own factory, ready to ship.
Own factory in Cabreúva/SP with full production capability, serving Apodi 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.

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FB Bombas serves Apodi and the entire Rio Grande do Norte 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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Brazilian sectors for which FB Bombas sizes equipment — complete technical guides per application.
FB Bombas serves Apodi and neighboring municipalities with the same technical team — optimized visits and supply in joint campaigns.
Beyond Apodi, FB Bombas supplies the FBE / FBCN / FBOT / FBEI series for fruticultura plants across multiple Brazilian cities — shared technical repertoire, field-validated materials and traceable Data Book on every project.
In Apodi, service comes directly from the factory in Cabreúva/SP, through the FB Bombas team. The customer speaks with application engineering for sizing, receives the complete technical quotation within 3-5 business days and buys original parts at factory pricing. When project criticality warrants it, on-site technical visits to Apodi are scheduled.
A technical quote for Apodi starts with the application briefing, sent via website form, WhatsApp +55 11 97287-4837 or email comercial@fbbombas.com.br. Required items: fluid name with viscosity at operating temperature, target flow (m³/h), discharge head (m), available NPSH, operating temperature and whether the regime is continuous or intermittent. Once the analysis is complete, application engineering replies bringing a preliminary technical proposal, characteristic curve, suggested materials and delivery lead time.
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.
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 Apodi 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.
Yes. A complete technical Data Book accompanies each FB Bombas pump that reaches Apodi: hydraulic test certificate, material certificates (stainless steel, duplex and ductile cast iron per spec), ISO 21940 G2.5 balancing report, characteristic curve measured on the test bench, API 682 mechanical-seal data sheets, operation and maintenance manual and as-built drawings. The unit serial number traces all this documentation.
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 Apodi and all across Brazil.
Yes. The design of the FBE and FBCN lines favors direct access to wear-prone components — disassembly and inspection are done with conventional tools. The routine gets even simpler with detailed technical manuals and replacement parts supplied straight from the factory.
It does. The standard used is ISO 10816, with velocity RMS in mm/s, and the diagnosis — conducted by FB Bombas application engineering — identifies misalignment, imbalance, bearing defects and cavitation on pumps operating in Apodi. At startup the baseline is captured; in PM campaigns, spectral comparison is performed; and interventions (re-balancing, bearing replacement, laser alignment) are recommended before vibration enters zone D.
Every FB pump leaves the factory with a warranty against manufacturing defects, under the terms detailed in the commercial proposal. The condition is that installation, operation and maintenance respect the manual's parameters and the sizing defined by engineering. For details on your project in Apodi, talk to our technical team.
It does. FB Bombas' technical training program for operators and maintainers in Apodi covers: characteristic-curve reading and sizing, cavitation identified via NPSH, mechanical-seal troubleshooting, laser alignment, vibration analyzed per ISO 10816 and preventive maintenance (PM) practice, including bearing and wear-ring replacement. Location and format are flexible — customer plant or the Cabreúva/SP factory, in person or hybrid.
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