Description

Technical Overview

The Bently Nevada 21000-16-05-00-096-00-02 Proximity Probe Housing Assembly is a precision-engineered, OEM-certified component designed for seamless integration with Bently Nevada 3300 XL and 3500 series proximity probe systems. This housing assembly serves as the critical mechanical interface between the proximity probe and the monitored rotating machinery—ensuring optimal sensor alignment, environmental protection, and long-term signal integrity. Built to meet stringent API 670 (4th/5th Edition) and ISO 10816 standards, it delivers reliable performance in demanding industrial environments including power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, and heavy manufacturing applications.

Key Features

• OEM-Approved Design: Fully compatible with Bently Nevada 3300 XL 5mm and 8mm probes—guarantees factory-calibrated sensitivity and system-level accuracy.
• Robust Stainless Steel Construction: 316 stainless steel housing resists corrosion, high temperatures (–40°C to +125°C), and mechanical shock in harsh plant conditions.
• Hermetic Sealing: IP67-rated sealing prevents ingress of dust, moisture, and process fluids—critical for turbine casings, compressors, and gearboxes.
• Precision-Machined Thread & Alignment: 1/2″-20 UNF thread with ±0.001″ runout tolerance ensures repeatable probe positioning and minimizes installation-induced measurement drift.
• Integrated Strain Relief & Cable Management: Accommodates standard 3300 XL coaxial cables with built-in gland and bend radius control—reducing cable fatigue and EMI susceptibility.
• Zero-Drift Thermal Compensation: Engineered thermal expansion profile maintains gap voltage stability across operating temperature ranges.

Specifications

• Part Number: 21000-16-05-00-096-00-02
• Probe Compatibility: Bently Nevada 3300 XL 5mm & 8mm Probes (e.g., 330104-00-00-05-02-00, 330180-05-05-00)
• Housing Material: ASTM A312 TP316 stainless steel
• Thread Size: 1/2″-20 UNF (SAE J476 compliant)
• Overall Length: 96 mm (3.78 in)
• Operating Temperature Range: –40°C to +125°C (–40°F to +257°F)
• Environmental Rating: IP67 (IEC 60529), NEMA 4X
• Max Pressure Rating: 1000 psi (69 bar) static
• Cable Entry: M12 × 1.5 metric gland (fits 3.5–6.5 mm OD coaxial cables)
• Conformance: API RP 670 (4th & 5th Ed.), ISO 10816-3, RoHS, CE

Engineered for reliability, repeatability, and compliance, the Bently Nevada 21000-16-05-00-096-00-02 housing assembly eliminates guesswork during probe installation—reducing commissioning time and minimizing false alarms caused by misalignment or environmental interference. Whether retrofitted into legacy 3300 systems or deployed in new API-compliant machinery protection packages, this housing ensures your vibration monitoring infrastructure meets the highest standards of operational safety and predictive maintenance readiness. Trusted globally by OEMs and condition monitoring professionals, it’s not just a housing—it’s a foundational element of machine health assurance.