Description

Technical Overview

The Bently Nevada 21000-16-05-00-085-03-01 Proximity Probe Housing Assembly is a precision-engineered component designed for demanding industrial condition monitoring applications. As part of the industry-standard 3300 XL series ecosystem, this housing assembly ensures optimal mechanical stability, electromagnetic shielding, and thermal resilience—critical for maintaining signal integrity in high-vibration, high-temperature environments such as gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, and large electric motors. Its robust stainless steel construction provides superior corrosion resistance and long-term dimensional stability, minimizing drift and ensuring repeatable proximity measurements over extended service life.

Engineered to meet stringent API 670 (4th & 5th Editions) and ISO 10816 standards, the 21000-16-05-00-085-03-01 integrates seamlessly with Bently Nevada 3300 XL eddy-current proximity probes and前置器 (proximity transducers). The housing’s precisely machined internal geometry maintains consistent probe tip-to-target alignment, reducing installation-induced measurement errors and supporting reliable shaft vibration, axial position, and differential expansion monitoring. Its hermetically sealed design prevents ingress of oil mist, dust, and process contaminants—making it ideal for use in harsh refinery, power generation, and petrochemical settings where uptime and measurement fidelity are mission-critical.

Key Features

• API 670–Compliant Design: Certified for use in critical machinery protection systems requiring compliance with API RP 670 specifications.
• Stainless Steel Construction: 316 stainless steel housing delivers exceptional resistance to corrosion, thermal cycling, and mechanical wear in aggressive industrial environments.
• Precision-Machined Bore & Thread: Ensures accurate probe alignment and secure mounting, minimizing runout and maximizing measurement repeatability.
• EMI/RFI Shielding: Integrated electromagnetic interference shielding preserves low-noise analog output essential for high-fidelity vibration analysis.
• Interchangeable Compatibility: Designed for direct integration with 3300 XL 8 mm and 11 mm diameter proximity probes and associated extension cables.

Specifications

• Part Number: 21000-16-05-00-085-03-01
• Manufacturer: Bently Nevada (a Baker Hughes business)
• Type: Proximity Probe Housing Assembly
• Warranty: 24-month limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under normal industrial use

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