Bently Nevada 31000-16-10-00-050-03-02 Proximity Probe Housing

Product Introduction

The Bently Nevada 31000-16-10-00-050-03-02 (Proximity Probe Housing) is a probe housing assembly that supports reliable condition monitoring on rotating machinery. As a genuine Bently Nevada part, it integrates with existing protection loops and is available from TenBN with the official service documentation.

Technical Parameters

• Model: 31000-16-10-00-050-03-02
• Product Type: Proximity Probe Housing
• Product Series: 31000 / 32000
• Origin: U.S.A Probe Option
• Probe Option: With Connector : 16 = 3300 XL 8 mm probe
• Probe cable length Option: 10 = 1.0 m (39 in)
• Standoff adapter Option: 00=No standoff adapter
• Probe penetration Option: 050=5.0 in
• Fittings Option: 03= Two plugs, one 3/4-14 NPT fitting One 3/4-14 to 1/2-14 NPT SST reducer
• Mounting thread Option: 02 = 3/4-14 NPT (Required if ordering Standoff Adapter Option)
• Housing Material: Glass-reinforced Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) thermoplastic containing conductive fibers
• Sleeve Material and Retaining Chain: AISI 304 stainless steel
• Outer Sleeve and Exterior Screws: AISI 303 stainless steel
• O-Ring Material: Neoprene®

Parameter Analysis

Configuration of the 31000-16-10-00-050-03-02 is carried entirely in its part number, which makes the full string the reference point for spare parts planning and system design. The probe Option specifies with Connector : 16 = 3300 XL 8 mm probe. The probe cable length Option specifies 10 = 1.0 m (39 in). The standoff adapter Option specifies 00=No standoff adapter. The unit is rated for operation from -51°C to +105°C (-60°F to +221°F).

The housing assembly seals the probe penetration against wash-down and dust while allowing standard probe maintenance, combining mechanical protection with the electrical performance of the enclosed probe.

Application Scenarios

This housing assembly protects the proximity probe where it passes through the machine casing on turbines, compressors, and pumps. It is well suited to wash-down areas, outdoor installations, and hazardous locations where the probe needs mechanical and environmental protection.

Installation Guide

Confirm every option digit against the machine drawing, mount the housing through its threaded connection, tighten the retaining nut to the documented torque, and keep the sleeve O-rings seated to preserve the environmental seal. Set the probe gap after assembly and verify before start-up.

Compatibility

This component belongs to the 3300 XL 8 mm proximity system and is engineered to work with the associated probes, extension cables, Proximitors, and monitoring hardware of the same system. Bently Nevada components sharing the same part number are fully interchangeable, so a stocked spare can be fitted without re-engineering the measurement loop. TenBN can supply the complete chain under consistent part numbers.

Maintenance Advice

Inspect the housing cover, screws, and O-rings at each maintenance opportunity, and confirm the retaining nut torque has not relaxed in service. Keep the unit within its -51°C to +105°C (-60°F to +221°F) operating envelope in service and storage.

Procurement Advice

Confirm the complete part number against your machine’s bill of materials before ordering, since each option digit changes the mechanical or electrical fit. TenBN stocks genuine Bently Nevada components and provides the official service documentation for this model. For inventory, pricing, and lead time on the 31000-16-10-00-050-03-02, contact [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the operating temperature range?

The unit is rated from -51°C to +105°C (-60°F to +221°F), covering the temperature extremes typical of turbomachinery installations.

What connector or interface does it use?

It uses two plugs, one 3/4-14 NPT fitting One 3/4-14 to 1/2-14 NPT SST reducer, matching the standard Bently Nevada measurement chain.

Can this spare be interchanged with existing components?

Bently Nevada components sharing the same part number are fully interchangeable, so this spare can replace an existing unit without recalibrating the loop when the complete part number matches.

How do I confirm the right part number?

Check every option digit against the machine bill of materials, then contact [email protected] with the full string; the TenBN team will confirm fit, stock, and documentation.