Manufacturer: Bently Nevada
Product No.: 21000-16-05-00-079-03-02
Country of origin:United States
Product Type: Proximity Probe Housing Assemblies
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 320g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Engineered for heavy-duty industrial turbomachinery, the Bently Nevada 21000-16-05-00-079-03-02 provides robust environmental protection for 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probes. This housing assembly facilitates precise probe penetration adjustment and robust mechanical protection in demanding process environments. Designed with an aluminum body and a 304 stainless steel sleeve, it ensures high durability and resistance to harsh industrial atmospheric conditions, serving as a critical hardware link in machinery protection and vibration monitoring architectures.
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bently Nevada |
| Model / Part Number | 21000-16-05-00-079-03-02 |
| Compatible Probe Type | 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe (Option 16) |
| Probe Cable Length Option | 0.5 metre (20 inches) (Option 05) |
| Standoff Adapter Option | No standoff adapter (Option 00) |
| Probe Penetration Depth | 7.9 inches (Option 079) |
| Fittings Package | One 3/4-14 NPT plug; one 3/4-14 to 1/2-14 NPT reducer; one cable seal grip with multiple size grommets (Option 03) |
| Mounting Thread | 3/4-14 NPT (Option 02) |
| Material Composition | Aluminum body, 304 Stainless Steel sleeve |
| Country of Origin | United States of America (USA) |
| Shipping Weight | 2.0 kg |
The 21000 series housing is specifically designed for Bently Nevada 3300 XL 8 mm probe systems. When selecting alternative assemblies, ensure the probe penetration depth matches your machine's casing profile. Using a housing with an incorrect sleeve length may cause physical interference with the target shaft, leading to catastrophic probe damage or machine damage during startup.
To avoid thread galling, always apply a high-quality, process-compatible anti-seize lubricant to the NPT threads when threading the aluminum housing into steel machine casings. Ensure that the 0.5-meter sensor cable loop inside the housing does not violate the minimum bend radius specifications of the coaxial cable, as tight bends can cause impedance discontinuities and false vibration signals.
Select the correct cable seal grip grommet from the Option 03 fittings kit according to your actual field cable diameter (sizes range from 1/8 to 3/8-inch). A proper tight fit is essential to preserve the ingress protection rating and block external moisture or process gases from entering the inner junction compartment.
CRITICAL WARNING:
Ensure the machine is fully shut down and completely depressurized before installing or servicing the proximity probe housing. Use appropriate field safety systems to bleed any process gases. Only use explosion-rated tools if installing in a classified hazardous location.
Inspect the process machine casing port, ensuring the 3/4-14 NPT threads are clean and free of debris.
Apply process-approved thread compound to the housing's external 3/4-14 NPT mounting threads.
Thread the housing assembly into the mounting port, tightening it to specified industrial torque values to achieve a hermetic seal.
Insert the 3300 XL 8 mm probe through the sleeve, checking depth clearance. Ensure the probe tip is appropriately spaced from the target shaft prior to finalizing tight-lock positioning.
Select the appropriate rubber grommet, thread the sensor cable through the cable seal grip, and secure the fittings tight to block ambient moisture ingress.
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