Precision External Mounting Housing for Advanced Machinery Protection

The Bently Nevada 24701-16-10-00-037-03-02 Proximity Probe Housing Assembly is a stainless steel external mounting solution designed to provide secure installation, environmental protection, and simplified maintenance access for proximity probes used in critical rotating machinery applications. As part of the 24701 Proximity Probe Housing Assembly Series, this model is engineered to support reliable shaft vibration and displacement monitoring while allowing technicians to adjust or replace probes without major machine disassembly.

Configured with a 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe, 1.0-meter probe cable, 3.7-inch probe penetration length, integrated fittings, and a 3/4-14 NPT mounting thread, this assembly provides a complete installation package for demanding industrial environments. Its stainless steel housing construction offers excellent mechanical strength and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for turbines, compressors, generators, and other high-value rotating equipment requiring continuous condition monitoring.

Technical Specifications

Technical FAQs

1. What is the purpose of the Bently Nevada 24701-16-10-00-037-03-02?

This housing assembly provides a protected mounting arrangement for proximity probes used to measure shaft vibration, displacement, and position on rotating machinery.

2. Which probe is included with this configuration?

This model is configured for a 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe with connector, providing accurate eddy current measurement capability.

3. What does the “16” option indicate?

The “16” option identifies the housing configuration designed for a 3300 XL 8 mm probe with connector.

4. What does the “10” option represent?

The “10” option specifies a 1.0-meter (39-inch) probe cable length, allowing flexible connection between the probe and monitoring electronics.

5. What does the “037” code mean?

The “037” option represents a 3.7-inch probe penetration length, determining how far the probe sleeve extends into the monitored equipment.

6. Does this assembly include a standoff adapter?

No. The “00” option indicates that no standoff adapter is included in this configuration.

7. What fittings are supplied with this model?

The “03” fittings option includes a 3/4-14 NPT plug, a 3/4-14 to 1/2-14 NPT reducer, and a cable seal grip with multiple cable size grommets.

8. Why use a proximity probe housing assembly?

A housing assembly allows external mounting of proximity probes while simplifying probe adjustment, replacement, and maintenance access without removing major machine components.

9. Which machines commonly use this assembly?

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

10. Why choose the 24701 series housing?

The 24701 series provides a rugged stainless steel mounting platform designed for reliable proximity probe installation in demanding industrial applications, helping improve machinery protection and operational reliability.