Technical summary
The FBE gear-pump line is specified in Apodi, Rio Grande do Norte for fruticultura — flow and pressure set by the actual system curve. Cabreúva-SP factory (2204 km), API 676 and direct technical service from FB engineering.


FB Bombas technical service in Apodi covers centrifugal- and gear-pump sizing, commissioning support, assisted startup and operator training — a scope that spans the full technical-supply cycle. 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. Only 218 km from the industrial district cluster of Maracanau, Apodi benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. FB Bombas aftermarket support in Apodi covers technical service, spare parts with traceable Data Book, scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and full overhaul on a factory bench with certified FAT. Apodi's productive fabric is dominated by fruticultura and cal — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors. 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). From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 2204 km via BR-101 (via PB), FB Bombas reaches Apodi with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects.
FB Bombas technical service in Apodi covers centrifugal- and gear-pump sizing, commissioning support, assisted startup and operator training — a scope that spans the full technical-supply cycle. 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. Only 218 km from the industrial district cluster of Maracanau, Apodi benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. FB Bombas aftermarket support in Apodi covers technical service, spare parts with traceable Data Book, scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and full overhaul on a factory bench with certified FAT. Apodi's productive fabric is dominated by fruticultura and cal — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors. 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). From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 2204 km via BR-101 (via PB), FB Bombas reaches Apodi with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects.

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The FBE gear-pump line is specified in Apodi, Rio Grande do Norte for fruticultura — flow and pressure set by the actual system curve. Cabreúva-SP factory (2204 km), API 676 and direct technical service from FB engineering.
FB Bombas technical service in Apodi covers centrifugal- and gear-pump sizing, commissioning support, assisted startup and operator training — a scope that spans the full technical-supply cycle. 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. Only 218 km from the industrial district cluster of Maracanau, Apodi benefits from logistics spillover and movement of technical professionals — FB Bombas has a service track record in the region. FB Bombas aftermarket support in Apodi covers technical service, spare parts with traceable Data Book, scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and full overhaul on a factory bench with certified FAT. Apodi's productive fabric is dominated by fruticultura and cal — sectors where FB Bombas maintains an installed base with normalized series (ASME B73.1) interchangeable with global majors. 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). From the Cabreúva-SP factory, 2204 km via BR-101 (via PB), FB Bombas reaches Apodi with FBE, FBCN, FBOT inventory and engineering capability for special projects.
For the industrial park of Apodi, the FBE series answers the services kinetic hydraulics cannot cover: transfer with stable flow under fluctuating pressure, dosing proportional to speed and high-viscosity fluids — the typical case of óleos e água industrial. Sizing validates starting torque at the coldest condition of the year — the classic mistake that shears keys in undersized pumps. Sitting in the technical context of a distrito-industrial cluster, Apodi benefits from accumulated learning around variable mix: specialty chemicals, hydraulic oils, purified water and thermal oil. For Apodi, FB delivery includes conformance certificates against ASME B73.1 for horizontal normalized centrifugal pumps — consolidated market standard — documentation typically required during commissioning audits and qualification processes. The FB model for Apodi: 96h to 7 days logistics lead time, with the option to accelerate via air modal or alternative routing in operational emergencies.
Apodi: high industrial density — multiple plants in a small radius, meaningful cumulative demand — a variable influencing commercial strategy and service logistics. With a GDP of R$ 942 million (IBGE, 2023) and industry accounting for 25.6% of value added (2021), Apodi combines productive plants with a strong services sector — the typical mix demanding utility centrifugals and process pumps in parallel. Apodi: by affinity to the distrito-industrial cluster, variable seasonality depending on plant mix — individualized planning — a variable that enters commercial planning. In Apodi, fruticultura plants concentrate recurring demand for centrifugal pumps for utilities and positive-displacement pumps for viscous fluids. Apodi among the 50 most populous cities in RN, maintains a relevant industrial base — a scale that translates into regular demand for rotating equipment. Due to proximity to the distrito-industrial cluster, Apodi shares a technical agenda with diverse applications — specialty chemicals, hydraulic oils, purified water and thermal oils — a direct path to series and materials selection.
Typical transit time to Apodi: 72h to 7 days, depending on modal and dry season — the window used in FB Bombas' standard commercial commitment. The main logistics axis between Cabreúva-SP and Apodi is BR-101 (via PB), totaling 2204 km — a route that sets the default delivery time for finished equipment. Dispatch from the Cabreúva-SP factory to Apodi occurs after bench hydraulic testing and Data Book verification — mandatory steps in FB's quality control.
Technical inquiry for the FBE series in Apodi: real-curve sizing, material recommendation and sealing configuration. Direct service from the FB team.
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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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.
Regional service from Apodi — same series, same factory in Cabreúva/SP.
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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