{"product_id":"bently-nevada-21000-16-10-000-062-03-02-21000-series-proximity-probe-housing-assembly","title":"Bently Nevada 21000-16-10-000-062-03-02 21000 Series Proximity Probe Housing Assembly","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eOptimizing physical sensor protection in high-velocity rotating machinery, the \u003cstrong\u003eBently Nevada 21000-16-10-000-062-03-02\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as a ruggedized, explosion-proof external enclosure designed for precise positioning of proximity probes. This heavy-duty mechanical assembly permits external adjustments of transducer gap clearances without necessitating machinery shutdown. Constructed from copper-free aluminum, it protects critical 3300 or 3300 XL proximity sensors from aggressive industrial solvents, mechanical hazards, and explosive atmospheric hazards typical of petrochemical and power generation facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExplosion-proof physical housing designed for harsh hazardous environment installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAllows full external adjustments of the sensor's physical gap while the machine remains operational.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy-wall, copper-free aluminum dome and base with a robust protective finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated internal sleeve system shielding the transducer cable against physical damage and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEquipped with dual conduit entries to isolate electrical cabling from environmental contaminants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSteam, gas, and hydro turbine bearing casing monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCentrifugal compressor shaft vibration and axial position displacement measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge-scale industrial pump and cooling fan bearing protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-pressure casing penetrations within oil and gas refining processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eBently Nevada\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e21000-16-10-000-062-03-02\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHousing Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e21000 (Explosion-proof, Aluminum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSleeve Length Option (-062)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e6.2 inches (157 mm) sleeve length\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProbe Option (-16)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePrepared for 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProbe Thread Option (-10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e3\/8-24 UNF thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConduit Option (-000)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eNo conduit fittings provided\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eO-Ring Option (-03)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eViton (FKM) fluorocarbon elastomer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProcess Mount Option (-02)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e3\/4-14 NPT mounting threads\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eCopper-free aluminum with conversion coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e-40 to +100 degC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e280 x 180 x 150 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification\/Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMachine Mounting Thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e3\/4-14 NPT (Option -02) direct casing interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInternal Probe Fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e3\/8-24 UNF (Option -10) sleeve threading\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCable Conduit Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eDual threaded entries for structural routing and sealing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe 21000 Series aluminum housing is designed to shield standard English thread proximity systems. If physical installations demand high corrosion resistance (such as marine environments or sour gas processes), transition to the 24701 Stainless Steel housing assembly. Ensure that your probe sleeve length option matches actual target shaft recess dimensions; a mismatch will cause either severe tip collision or an out-of-range sensor gap failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eUnder thermal loading, the housing sleeve undergoes thermal expansion. For high-temperature turbine casings, compute the longitudinal expansion rate of the 6.2-inch aluminum and steel components to prevent drift in the physical voltage-gap calibration. Always verify the Viton elastomer (-03 option) compatibility with the specific synthetic diester or mineral lubricants present within the casing to prevent fluid leakage past the O-ring interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eAlways secure the internal proximity probe to the sleeve using a thread-locking compound or the dedicated mechanical locking collar. Avoid sharp bends in the delicate coaxial extension cable when feeding it through the internal sleeve pathway. Maintain the OEM-specified minimum bend radius of 25.4 mm (1.0 inch) to prevent structural cable failure and high-frequency noise spikes in the radial vibration monitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prior to threading the housing assembly into the machinery casing, verify the target machine is completely de-energized, non-operational, and zero-pressure states are confirmed. Failure to de-pressurize the casing can lead to high-velocity component ejection or hazardous fluid leakage.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eApply thread sealant to the 3\/4-14 NPT process mount thread and hand-thread the assembly base into the machine casing to avoid cross-threading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eSecure the base to specified torque ratings using a calibrated wrench on the integral hex flats, ensuring the base is flush with the machine housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eFeed the proximity probe carefully down the 6.2-inch sleeve, adjusting the physical position using a digital voltmeter measuring the probe's DC bias voltage output relative to the target shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eVerify that the Viton O-ring is properly seated within its groove before threading the heavy-walled aluminum dome cover onto the base to achieve an environmental seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52666622837099,"sku":"21000-16-10-000-062-03-02","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/bently-nevada-21000-16-10-000-062-03-02-proximity-probe-housingassemblies-42stdyx54wb_957c6290-90f1-4df8-b005-b3d95fb1943a.jpg?v=1765444281","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fr\/products\/bently-nevada-21000-16-10-000-062-03-02-21000-series-proximity-probe-housing-assembly","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}