21000-16-10-00-077-03-02 | Bently Nevada – Proximity Probe Housing Assembly

🌐 Overview

The Bently Nevada 21000-16-10-00-077-03-02 probe housing is a factory-new vibration monitoring enclosure engineered for high reliability in industrial and hazardous environments. Designed with aluminum and stainless steel, it provides superior resistance to corrosion, vibration, and temperature fluctuations.

Built under CSA Type 4 certification, this model complies with API 670, FCC, and RoHS standards—making it a trusted choice for refineries, turbines, compressors, and rotating machinery.

⚙️ Key Features & Benefits

• Model: 21000-16-10-00-077-03-02
• Probe Depth: 7.7 in (19.6 cm) ±0.5 in
• Material: Aluminum housing with stainless steel fittings for enhanced durability
• Weight: 2.4 lb (1.1 kg) without additional parts
• Cable Fittings: Code 03 – supports 1/8″ to 3/8″ diameter cables
• Operating Range: Performs reliably from -50°C to +80°C
• Mounting Design: No standoff adapter (Code 00) for compact installations
• Identification Label: Visible on short cables for easy inspection

🧩 Included Components

• 8 mm XL proximity probe
• 3/4-14 NPT plug and reducer
• 3 cable seal grips
• O-rings and thread seal for leak protection

🛡️ Certifications & Safety Compliance

• CSA Type 4 Approved – suitable for Class I/II hazardous locations
• API 670 Compliant – meets global machinery protection standards
• FCC and RoHS Certified – ensures low emissions and environmental compliance

💡 Installation & Application Tips

• Ensure grounding and cable sealing for optimal performance in explosive environments.
• For installations requiring compact setups, the no standoff adapter (Code 00) simplifies mounting in tight enclosures.
• Maintain probe temperature limits between -50°C to +80°C to ensure signal integrity.

🧠 Expert Insight

As a long-standing solution from Bently Nevada, the 21000-16-10-00-077-03-02 housing embodies over 60 years of expertise in condition monitoring and vibration protection. Field engineers and reliability technicians worldwide rely on this model for its rugged build, certified safety, and compatibility with the 3300 and 3500 series monitoring systems.

This model’s dual-material design—aluminum for lightweight handling and stainless steel for strength—makes it ideal for critical rotating machinery in oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.