Bently Nevada 21000-28-05-40-028-04-02 Proximity Probe Housing Assembly

FAQ

Q1: What is the Bently Nevada 21000-28-05-40-028-04-02 used for?
The 21000-28-05-40-028-04-02 is a proximity probe housing assembly designed to protect and support externally mounted proximity probes in machinery condition monitoring systems. It provides a secure installation point while protecting the probe from harsh industrial environments.

Q2: Which probe is supplied with this housing assembly?
This model includes a 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe with selectable hazardous-area approvals and a 0.5 m (20 in) integral cable.

Q3: What does the “40-028” option code represent?
The code indicates a 4.0-inch standoff adapter and a 2.8-inch probe penetration, allowing the probe to be positioned correctly for the monitored machine application.

Q4: What are the dimensions and weight of the Bently Nevada 21000-28-05-40-028-04-02?
The housing assembly has approximate dimensions of 305 × 64 × 64 mm and weighs approximately 3.00 kg.

Q5: Where is this housing assembly commonly used?
It is widely used on steam turbines, gas turbines, centrifugal compressors, pumps, motors, generators, and other critical rotating equipment that require continuous shaft vibration or position monitoring.

Q6: Is the housing suitable for hazardous locations?
Yes. This configuration includes a probe with selectable hazardous-area approvals, making it suitable for installations where certified monitoring equipment is required.

Q7: What should be checked before installation?
Before installation, verify the probe model, cable length, standoff adapter length, probe penetration, mounting thread, fitting option, and machine clearance to ensure the housing matches the application requirements.

Q8: What are the advantages of the Bently Nevada 21000-28-05-40-028-04-02?
The housing assembly provides durable mechanical protection, precise probe positioning, reliable environmental sealing, easy installation, and long-term performance in demanding industrial machinery monitoring applications.