Bently Nevada 21000-16-10-15-098-03-02 Proximity Probe Housing Assemblies

The Bently Nevada 21000-16-10-15-098-03-02 Proximity Probe Housing Assembly is a high-integrity protective enclosure engineered for secure mounting and environmental shielding of eddy-current proximity probes used in critical rotating machinery. As part of the trusted 21000 Series, this housing model offers robust construction, precision alignment, and environmental resistance designed for industrial applications where reliability and durability are paramount.

This model, with its specific configuration code “-098-03-02”, is tailored for particular installation requirements including body length, thread type, and cable routing, making it well-suited for power generation, petrochemical, and heavy machinery environments. The internal design ensures optimal probe placement, vibration endurance, and simplified field wiring—all while protecting sensitive monitoring components from mechanical and environmental damage.

Product Specifications

Product Applications

The 21000-16-10-15-098-03-02 housing assembly is built for a wide spectrum of industrial settings where equipment performance and safety monitoring are critical. Applications include:

• Steam and Gas Turbines: Houses shaft vibration and thrust probes in turbine monitoring systems.

• Centrifugal Compressors: Ensures secure installation of proximity probes in high-vibration zones.

• Oil Refineries and Chemical Plants: Withstands corrosive environments where sealing integrity is vital.

• Generators and Motors: Facilitates condition monitoring in rotating electrical machinery.

• Paper and Pulp Industry: Provides sealing protection in humid and dust-prone environments.

• Mining and Heavy Equipment: Rugged enough to operate in high-impact and dirty conditions.

Product Advantages

• Mechanical Durability: Precision-machined from 316L stainless steel for excellent mechanical strength and corrosion resistance.

• Environmental Protection: IP66/NEMA 4X rating ensures reliable operation in dusty, wet, or corrosive environments.

• Custom-fit Design: Designed to accommodate Bently Nevada’s top proximity probe series, supporting accurate alignment and data integrity.

• Service-friendly: Modular housing with removable cap and internal terminal block simplifies maintenance and wiring adjustments.

• Long-Term Reliability: Withstands high vibration (up to 50g) without probe misalignment or seal failure.

• Global Compliance: Available with CSA, ATEX, and CE certifications for use in hazardous industrial zones.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What types of probes can be installed in this housing?

   It is compatible with Bently Nevada 3300 XL, 7200, and 9000 proximity probes.

2. What makes the -098-03-02 configuration unique?

   This variant features a longer housing length and specific internal threading suitable for deeper installations.

3. Can this housing be used in offshore or marine environments?

   Yes, the stainless steel body and IP66/NEMA 4X protection make it ideal for marine and offshore applications.

4. What is the weight of the housing assembly?

   The unit weighs 1.1 kg, including the cap and cable fitting.

5. Does the housing provide explosion-proof certification?

   Yes, certified versions are available for ATEX and CSA-compliant installations.

6. Can it be mounted vertically on turbine casings?

   Yes, the design supports both horizontal and vertical installation positions.

7. What is the maximum temperature it can withstand?

   The housing supports operating temperatures up to 177°C (350°F).

8. How is the probe secured inside the housing?

   Probes are locked in place with a precision collet and O-ring sealing system.

9. Is the internal wiring field-serviceable?

   Yes, wiring is accessible via an internal terminal block and removable cap.

10. Does the housing resist chemical corrosion?

    Yes, its 316L stainless steel construction resists a broad range of industrial chemicals.