Stainless Steel Housing Solution for Advanced Machinery Monitoring

The Bently Nevada 24701-16-05-00-033-04-02 Proximity Probe Housing Assemblies are engineered for secure external mounting of proximity probes in critical rotating equipment monitoring applications. Designed as part of the Bently Nevada machinery condition monitoring portfolio, this stainless steel housing assembly provides a reliable installation platform for reverse mount proximity probes, allowing easier probe access, adjustment, and replacement without extensive machine disassembly.

Configured with a 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe option, 0.5-meter cable length, 3.3-inch probe penetration, and 3/4-14 NPT mounting connection, this assembly is designed for demanding industrial environments where accurate shaft vibration and position monitoring are essential. The rugged stainless steel construction improves durability and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for turbines, compressors, motors, and other high-value rotating assets.

Technical Specifications

Technical FAQs

1. What is the main purpose of the 24701-16-05-00-033-04-02 assembly?

This housing assembly provides a protected mounting structure for external installation of proximity probes used for shaft vibration and position monitoring.

2. Which probe type is included in this configuration?

This model is configured for a 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe, a commonly used sensor type for rotating machinery condition monitoring.

3. What material is the housing made from?

The assembly uses a 303 stainless steel body with a 304 stainless steel sleeve, providing durability and corrosion resistance for industrial environments.

4. What does the “033” option indicate?

The 033 option represents a 3.3-inch probe penetration length, defining the sleeve length used for probe installation.

5. What cable length is included?

This configuration includes a 0.5-meter (20-inch) probe cable option.

6. Does this housing include a standoff adapter?

No. The 00 standoff adapter option indicates that no additional standoff adapter is included.

7. What type of mounting connection is used?

The assembly uses a 3/4-14 NPT mounting thread, allowing installation on compatible machinery housings and connection systems.

8. Why use a proximity probe housing assembly?

A housing assembly allows external access to the proximity probe and extension cable, simplifying gap adjustment, inspection, and replacement while reducing machine downtime.

9. Which machines commonly use this housing assembly?

It is commonly applied on turbines, compressors, generators, pumps, and other rotating equipment requiring continuous shaft monitoring.

10. Why choose the Bently Nevada 24701 series housing?

The 24701 series provides a robust stainless steel mounting solution with proven compatibility for industrial machinery monitoring systems, supporting reliable long-term operation in demanding environments.