{"product_id":"bently-nevada-31000-16-05-00-65-03-02-proximity-probe-housing-3000-series","title":"Bently Nevada 31000-16-05-00-65-03-02 Proximity Probe Housing 3000 Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eSEO Title: 31000-16-05-00-65-03-02 Bently Nevada Housing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEO Meta Description: Order the Bently Nevada 31000-16-05-00-65-03-02 Proximity Probe Housing. Original stock, professional packaging, global shipping for vibration systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Type: Proximity Sensor Housings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEO Tags: Proximity Sensor Housings, Bently Nevada 3000 Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBently Nevada 31000-16-05-00-65-03-02 Proximity Sensor Housings 3000 Series\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e31000-16-05-00-65-03-02 Bently Nevada Proximity Sensor Housings 3000 Series\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e31000-16-05-00-65-03-02 Bently Nevada 3000 Series Proximity Sensor Housings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBently Nevada 31000-16-05-00-65-03-02 3000 Series Proximity Sensor Housings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bently Nevada 31000-16-05-00-65-03-02 represents a high-precision proximity probe housing assembly, engineered specifically for the robust mounting of eddy-current transducers in industrial turbomachinery environments. As a cornerstone of the Bently Nevada 3000 series, this housing is designed to shield sensitive vibration monitoring hardware from the aggressive conditions of high-pressure lubrication systems and ambient mechanical stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis housing assembly ensures that the proximity probe maintains a fixed, stable position relative to the rotating shaft. In vibration monitoring, even a micro-scale deviation in probe positioning can lead to signal degradation or false alarms. By providing a rigid mechanical interface, this housing ensures that the transducer maintains its gap-setting integrity over extended operational cycles, minimizing the need for frequent manual recalibration and maximizing the lifespan of the diagnostic instrumentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31000-16-05-00-65-03-02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBently Nevada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.85 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHousing Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.50 x 5.00 x 5.00 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAISI 303 or 304 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting Thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2-20 UNF (Standardized)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-51 deg C to +177 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProbe Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard 8 mm \/ 11 mm Bently Nevada Probes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngress Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP65\/IP66 (Standardized)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThreaded coupling for conduit integration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgency Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eATEX\/IECEx compliant zones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Configuration Explanation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model string 31000-16-05-00-65-03-02 is a granular breakdown of the housing's mechanical and environmental properties:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e31000: Base platform for proximity probe mounting hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16: Housing body diameter and material designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e05: Primary thread pitch for probe insertion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e00: Standard configuration with no extended cooling fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65: Overall housing assembly length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e03: Conduit connection thread designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e02: Seal and material finish specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis housing assembly is utilized in critical industrial infrastructure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower Generation: Mounting vibration probes on turbine bearings to measure shaft eccentricity and radial vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetrochemical: Securing probes in high-pressure centrifugal pumps and reciprocating compressors where hydrocarbon exposure is a risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Treatment: Facilitating monitoring in large-scale centrifugal pump assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch and Development: Used in high-speed test rigs to secure instrumentation for dynamic modal testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenewable Energy: Supporting shaft monitoring in hydroelectric and industrial wind turbine gearboxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 31000-16-05-00-65-03-02 is fully compatible with the Bently Nevada 3300 and 3300 XL transducer systems. It is engineered to accept standard probe bodies, ensuring that technicians can easily swap out sensors for maintenance without having to replace the entire mechanical housing assembly. This standardization is critical for plant-wide maintenance programs, where compatibility across multiple machine trains is necessary to streamline spare parts inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting and Setup Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve long-term measurement stability, observe these installation practices:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructural Integrity: Ensure the machine case or mounting bracket is vibration-damped and free of excessive mechanical resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread Hygiene: Clean all threads with an appropriate solvent before assembly to prevent seizing or cross-threading in delicate machine casings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlignment: Use a precision alignment tool to ensure the housing axis is perpendicular to the shaft centerline, preventing non-linear sensing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConduit Integration: Properly terminate the conduit at the housing entry port to prevent oil ingress into the sensor wiring chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLock Nut Security: Always tighten the jam nut to the torque specification provided in the machine manual to prevent movement under high-frequency vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision Stability: Minimizes thermal expansion variables that can cause gap drifting in turbine vibration sensors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental Protection: The stainless steel construction and high-grade seals protect the probe and cable terminations from high-pressure oil sprays and chemical vapors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobal Standardization: Adheres to international mechanical mounting standards, simplifying the integration of vibration monitoring into existing machine designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-Term Reliability: Designed for decades of use, minimizing the potential for mechanical fatigue common in lower-spec instrumentation housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBently Nevada 31000-16-05-00-65-03-02 Proximity Probe Housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes stainless steel jam nuts, O-ring seals, and locking hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical manual and dimension sheet provided in standard packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Confirm your target machine's mounting thread dimensions prior to procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLogistics and Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead Time: Typically 3-7 days for shipping preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobal Shipping: Logistics supported via DHL, FedEx, and UPS to all major international industrial hubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional Packaging: Every housing assembly is shipped in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eanti-static industrial packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e. This specialized casing provides superior shock absorption, prevents mechanical denting, and protects the finely machined threads from corrosion and debris, ensuring that the housing arrives in perfect factory condition for immediate field installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan this housing be used for high-temperature turbine applications?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the housing is constructed from stainless steel and rated for operation up to +177 deg C, making it suitable for most turbine bearing locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy is stainless steel used instead of aluminum?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel provides superior vibration damping, thread integrity, and resistance to chemical corrosion in harsh industrial lube-oil environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes this housing include the probe?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this is a housing assembly only. The proximity probe and extension cable must be purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens if the internal threads are damaged during installation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf threads are damaged, the housing should be replaced. Cross-threaded housings will not provide the stability required for precision measurement and may leak oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan this housing be installed in a hazardous area?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe housing itself is a mechanical component and does not contain electrical ignition sources; however, its installation must comply with the specific hazardous area classifications of the total sensor loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the ingress protection rating?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe housing assembly is designed for IP65\/IP66 standards, protecting against low-to-moderate pressure water and oil spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan I use this for non-Bently probes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile threads may match, this housing is specifically optimized for Bently Nevada transducer geometry. Using third-party probes may lead to mechanical instability or signal interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs the housing orientation critical?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the probe must be positioned such that the sensor face is centered on the measurement target area to ensure valid vibration data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBently Nevada 31000-16-05-00-65-03-01 (Alternative seal\/finish)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBently Nevada 31000-16-05-00-65-03-03 (High-pressure variant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBently Nevada 330101-00-05-10-11-00 (Compatible 8 mm probe)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBently Nevada 330130-040-00-05 (Extension cable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBently Nevada 129061-01 (Mounting clamp for housing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBently Nevada 330105-02-12-10-11-00 (8 mm probe variant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBently Nevada 330850 (XL series proximitor)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45518885126317,"sku":"31000-16-05-00-65-03-02","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/bently-nevada-31000-16-05-00-65-03-02-proximity-probe-housing-vsdcri2yuv1.jpg?v=1766981039","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/bently-nevada-31000-16-05-00-65-03-02-proximity-probe-housing-3000-series","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}