Product Overview
The 03818100 heavy duty cable fitting from Bently Nevada is a conduit termination component designed for secure and environmentally sealed cable entry in industrial proximity transducer and machinery protection systems. It is commonly applied in turbine monitoring assemblies, compressor skids, pump systems, and heavy rotating equipment installations where mechanical vibration, oil exposure, and harsh environmental conditions require robust cable sealing and strain relief.
This fitting is engineered in AISI 316 stainless steel and uses a 3/4-14 NPT thread interface to ensure mechanical integrity and corrosion resistance in refinery, petrochemical, offshore, and power generation environments. It is typically used in PROXPAC proximity transducer assemblies and similar monitoring configurations where reliable conduit sealing is required to maintain signal stability and protect instrumentation wiring from environmental ingress. The design supports long-term installation stability under continuous vibration and thermal cycling conditions.
Technical Configuration
The 03818100 fitting is a standalone mechanical interface component designed for industrial conduit termination.
| Element |
Specification |
| Material |
AISI 316 stainless steel |
| Thread Type |
3/4-14 NPT |
| Function |
Heavy duty conduit cable fitting |
| Application Role |
Cable entry sealing and strain relief |
| System Compatibility |
Proximity transducer assemblies (including PROXPAC systems) |
| Environmental Resistance |
Corrosion, vibration, industrial fluids |
The structure provides mechanical locking between conduit and enclosure entry points, ensuring cable stability and reducing stress transmission to sensitive proximity measurement wiring. The stainless steel body ensures long-term resistance to chloride exposure and refinery-grade corrosive atmospheres.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Model |
03818100 |
| Brand |
Bently Nevada |
| Origin |
U.S.A |
| Weight |
Approx 0.4 kg (typical stainless fitting class) |
| Dimensions |
3/4-14 NPT interface standard |
| Operating Temp |
-51 to +177 deg C (industrial environment range) |
| Power Consumption |
Passive mechanical component |
| Material |
AISI 316 stainless steel |
| Application |
Cable conduit termination, proximity systems |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 03818100 an electrical component?
No. It is a mechanical cable fitting used for conduit sealing and cable entry protection.
Where is this fitting typically installed?
It is installed at enclosure entry points in proximity transducer systems and industrial monitoring assemblies.
Is this compatible with PROXPAC systems?
Yes. It is commonly used in PROXPAC proximity transducer assemblies for sealed cable routing.
Can it be used in corrosive environments?
Yes. AISI 316 stainless steel provides high resistance to corrosion in offshore and refinery conditions.
Installation and Engineering Notes
Ensure correct 3/4-14 NPT thread engagement during installation to achieve full mechanical sealing and prevent conduit loosening under vibration conditions.
Apply proper torque during tightening to avoid thread deformation while maintaining sealing integrity in high-vibration machinery environments.
Use compatible sealing compounds when required by site specification to improve ingress protection in humid or washdown areas.
Route cables with adequate bend radius after the fitting to prevent mechanical stress transfer into sensitive proximity transducer wiring.