Description

Technical Overview

The Bently Nevada 21000-16-05-00-115-03-02 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 integration and electromagnetic shielding for compatible proximity probes—enabling highly accurate, repeatable vibration and displacement measurements in rotating machinery. Its robust construction supports reliable operation in harsh environments typical of power generation, oil & gas, chemical processing, and heavy manufacturing facilities.

Engineered to meet stringent API 670 (4th Edition) requirements for machinery protection systems, the 21000-16-05-00-115-03-02 housing provides precise probe alignment, thermal stability, and consistent gap calibration—critical factors for maintaining measurement integrity over time. The assembly incorporates a corrosion-resistant stainless steel body with integrated strain relief and hermetically sealed connectors, minimizing signal noise and preventing moisture ingress. When paired with Bently Nevada’s 3300 XL 8 mm or 11 mm probes and 3300 XL monitoring systems, it delivers sub-micron resolution and exceptional long-term drift performance—ensuring compliance with predictive maintenance protocols and regulatory reliability standards.

Key Features

• Precision-Machined Stainless Steel Housing: Provides superior mechanical rigidity, EMI/RFI shielding, and resistance to corrosion, high temperatures, and aggressive process environments.
• API 670–Compliant Design: Fully certified for use in critical machinery protection systems, supporting seamless integration into Bently Nevada 3300 XL monitoring architectures.
• Integrated Strain Relief & Sealed Connector Interface: Ensures cable retention integrity and prevents connector loosening under continuous vibration, reducing unplanned downtime and recalibration frequency.
• Optimized Thermal Compensation: Minimizes measurement drift across operating temperature ranges (–40°C to +125°C ambient), preserving system accuracy during thermal cycling.
• Modular Mounting Compatibility: Supports standard 1/4″-28 UNF threaded mounting and accommodates multiple probe diameters (8 mm and 11 mm), simplifying retrofit and cross-platform deployment.

Specifications

• Part Number: 21000-16-05-00-115-03-02
• Manufacturer: Bently Nevada (a Baker Hughes business)
• Type: Proximity Probe Housing Assembly (for 3300 XL Series)
• Warranty: 24-month limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship

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