Description

Technical Overview

The Bently Nevada 31000-28-05-15-026-06-02 Proximity Probe Housing Assembly is a precision-engineered component designed for demanding industrial condition monitoring and machinery protection applications. As part of the industry-standard 3300 XL series ecosystem, this housing assembly ensures optimal mechanical alignment, thermal stability, and electromagnetic shielding for integrated proximity probes—critical for accurate vibration, position, and speed measurements in rotating equipment such as turbines, compressors, and motors.

Constructed from high-grade stainless steel with precision-machined threads and sealing surfaces, the housing provides robust environmental protection (IP67-rated when properly installed) against oil, moisture, dust, and chemical exposure common in harsh plant-floor environments. Its optimized geometry minimizes signal distortion and supports consistent gap calibration across repeated installations, directly contributing to measurement repeatability and long-term system reliability. The design complies with API RP 670 (4th Edition) requirements for machinery protection systems, making it suitable for safety-critical monitoring in power generation, oil & gas, and process industries.

Key Features

• Precision-Machined Stainless Steel Construction: Ensures corrosion resistance, dimensional stability, and longevity under extreme thermal and mechanical stress.
• EMI/RFI Shielding Integrity: Integrated grounding path and conductive gasket interface maintain signal fidelity in electrically noisy industrial settings.
• API RP 670–Compliant Design: Meets stringent specifications for machinery protection system (MPS) components, supporting SIL 2-capable installations when used with certified transducers and monitors.
• Modular Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with Bently Nevada 3300 XL proximity probes (e.g., 330100-series), extension cables, and 3500/3300 monitoring systems.
• Repeatable Installation Geometry: Precision-threaded body and reference shoulder guarantee consistent probe tip-to-target distance, minimizing setup errors and calibration drift.

Specifications

• Part Number: 31000-28-05-15-026-06-02
• Manufacturer: Bently Nevada (a Baker Hughes business)
• Type: Proximity Probe Housing Assembly
• Warranty: 24-month limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship

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