The Bently Nevada 21000-16-05-00-050-04-02 is a rugged proximity probe housing assembly engineered to provide robust protection and stable mounting for proximity transducers used in machinery condition monitoring. Designed to withstand harsh industrial environments, this housing ensures optimal sensor alignment, shielding, and reliability for accurate vibration and position measurements.

Product Features and Advantages

• Rugged Design: Built for harsh environments with strong mechanical integrity.

• Precision Alignment: Maintains exact transducer orientation for consistent measurements.

• Corrosion Resistance: Constructed with corrosion-resistant materials to ensure longevity.

• Flexible Configuration: Supports a wide range of probe and extension cable combinations.

• Easy Installation: Modular structure allows simplified installation and maintenance.

• Machinery Protection: Enhances data accuracy, critical for predictive maintenance systems.

Technical Specifications

Typical Applications

• Steam turbines

• Compressors

• Gearboxes

• Pumps

• Electric motors

• Fans

• Industrial rotating machinery requiring precise vibration and displacement monitoring

Key Advantages

• Enhances sensor life and performance

• Ensures stable and protected proximity probe deployment

• Ideal for high-vibration, high-temperature, or contaminated environments

• Contributes to accurate and continuous machinery health diagnostics

• Reduces maintenance downtime and improves operational safety

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What type of probes are compatible with the 21000-16-05-00-050-04-02 housing?

This housing is compatible with Bently Nevada 3300 XL and 7200 series proximity probes.

2. Can this housing be installed in high-vibration environments?

Yes, it is specifically designed for high-vibration and harsh industrial environments.

3. What material is the housing made of?

The housing is constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel.

4. What is the size and weight of the housing?

It has a diameter of 83.3 mm and weighs approximately 1.1 kg.

5. Is this housing suitable for outdoor use?

Yes, it features an IP65 / NEMA 4X environmental rating suitable for outdoor and indoor use.

6. Does it support armored cable entry?

Yes, the design accommodates both standard and armored cable entry systems.

7. What is the temperature range it can operate within?

It supports an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.

8. How is the housing typically mounted?

It supports both threaded and flanged mounting configurations.

9. Is the housing reusable after disassembly?

Yes, it can be reused, provided it is not mechanically damaged during removal.

10. Does this assembly include the proximity probe?

No, the proximity probe is ordered separately; this assembly is the housing only.