Bently Nevada 31000-16-10-00-206-00-02 Proximity Probe Housing

The Bently Nevada 31000-16-10-00-206-00-02 Proximity Probe Housing is engineered to provide secure, stable, and protective mounting for proximity probes in critical rotating machinery applications. Designed for reliability, it ensures accurate vibration and displacement measurement while protecting sensitive probe assemblies from mechanical stress, dust, and harsh environments.

Technical Specifications

Applications

The 31000-16-10-00-206-00-02 housing is suitable for a wide range of industrial applications requiring high precision vibration and displacement monitoring, including:

• Gas and steam turbines

• Compressors

• Pumps

• Generators

• Critical rotating shafts in power plants and petrochemical industries

Advantages

• Robust Protection: Safeguards probes from environmental contamination and mechanical impact.

• High Accuracy: Ensures precise alignment and positioning for reliable measurements.

• Durable Construction: Stainless steel build provides corrosion resistance and extended service life.

• Easy Integration: Compatible with standard Bently Nevada proximity probes and cabling.

• Stable Mounting: Reduces vibration interference, enhancing signal integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary purpose of the 31000-16-10-00-206-00-02 housing?

A1: It provides mechanical protection and precise mounting for proximity probes, ensuring accurate vibration measurement.

Q2: Which probe series is this housing compatible with?

A2: It is compatible with Bently Nevada 3300 and 3300 XL proximity probe series.

Q3: Can this housing be used in high-temperature environments?

A3: Yes, the stainless steel construction supports operation in elevated temperature conditions commonly found in turbines and compressors.

Q4: What type of mounting does it support?

A4: It features a flange-mounted design for stable and secure probe positioning.

Q5: How does the housing improve probe measurement accuracy?

A5: By minimizing vibration interference and providing rigid, precise probe alignment.

Q6: What industries typically use this housing?

A6: Oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, and heavy rotating machinery industries.

Q7: Does the housing provide sealing against dust and moisture?

A7: Yes, it is designed with protective sealing for harsh industrial environments.

Q8: What is the cable length and weight of this housing assembly?

A8: It includes a 1.0 meter probe cable and weighs 1.2 kg.

Q9: Can it be used with non-Bently Nevada probes?

A9: It is specifically optimized for Bently Nevada probes; third-party compatibility is not recommended.

Q10: What maintenance does this housing require?

A10: Minimal maintenance is required beyond routine inspection for mechanical integrity and environmental sealing.