Description
Safe and reliable containment of proximity transducers is achieved using the 21000-28-05-00-073-04-02 housing assembly, engineered by Bently Nevada for hazardous and demanding industrial environments. This system acts as a protective conduit and enclosure, enabling the installation of proximity probes directly through machinery casings while maintaining seal integrity and environmental shielding.
This specific configuration integrates a 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe featuring multiple international hazardous area approvals. With an overall probe penetration depth of 7.3 inches, the assembly installs directly into machine housings via 3/4-14 NPT threads. The external mechanical layout is constructed with a rugged aluminum body paired with a durable 304 stainless steel sleeve to deliver superior defense against corrosive and high-vibration operating conditions.
Note: This component configuration has a direct transition path to updated equivalents, such as the 21000-16-05-00-073-04-02 housing assembly. It remains a key maintenance and replacement part for existing plant instrumentation layouts.
Features
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Robust Protection: Rugged aluminum body construction combined with a 304 stainless steel sleeve resists physical impacts and corrosive atmospheric conditions.
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Pre-Configured Transducer: Includes a factory-installed 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe with certified hazardous area approvals.
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Precise Penetration: 7.3-inch penetration depth accommodates complex casing geometries without requiring a standoff adapter.
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Secure Industrial Sealing: Integrated 3/4-14 NPT plug and thread dimensions ensure high-integrity seals at the mounting interface.
Applications
- Steam and gas turbine bearing housing instrumentation
- Centrifugal compressor and pump shaft vibration monitoring
- Industrial gearbox oil-film bearing monitoring
- Power generation and petrochemical heavy machinery monitoring
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification Value |
| Manufacturer |
Bently Nevada |
| Model/Part Number |
21000-28-05-00-073-04-02 |
| Housing Series |
21000 (Explosion-proof / Flameproof) |
| Probe Option |
3300 XL 8 mm probe with multiple approvals (Option 28) |
| Probe Cable Length |
0.5 meter (20 inches) (Option 05) |
| Standoff Adapter Option |
No standoff adapter (Option 00) |
| Probe Penetration Depth |
7.3 inches (Option 073) |
| Fittings Option |
One 3/4-14 NPT plug only (Option 04) |
| Mounting Thread |
3/4-14 NPT (Option 02) |
| Material |
Aluminum body with 304 Stainless Steel sleeve |
| Shipping Weight |
2.0 kg |
Installation Guidelines
- Verify that the machinery casing thread profile matches the 3/4-14 NPT mounting thread option before insertion.
- Apply high-quality thread sealant to NPT threads to prevent environmental moisture or process oil leakage.
- Ensure proper clearance for the 0.5-meter probe cable during threading to prevent rotational tension or cable twisting.
- Ground the aluminum housing assembly according to local industrial explosion-proof electrical safety standards.