{"product_id":"31000-16-10-00-162-00-02-proximity-probe-assembly-bently-nevada","title":"31000-16-10-00-162-00-02 Proximity Probe Assembly Bently Nevada","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e31000-16-10-00-162-00-02\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavy-duty, environmentally protected \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e31000 Proximity Probe Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered by Bently Nevada. This premium assembly features a glass-reinforced Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) thermoplastic body containing conductive fibers for optimal electrostatic dissipation. Made in the U.S.A., it shields a reverse-mount proximity probe from external impacts, moisture ingress, and hazardous environments while facilitating easy field adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB's Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eBently Nevada 31000-16-10-00-162-00-02\u003c\/strong\u003e sets a high standard for non-metallic sensor enclosures in aggressive chemical zones. By utilizing high-strength PPS thermoplastic rather than standard metals, this housing entirely mitigates galvanic corrosion risks. Instrument technicians favor this specific configuration for its exceptional 16.2-inch deep penetration capability. It delivers robust mechanical protection without adding unnecessary weight to the machine mounting bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment \u0026amp; Application Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specialized probe housing assembly mounts securely onto heavy rotating machinery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge industrial cooling tower fans and internal gearboxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentrifugal air compressors and multi-stage process pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroelectric, steam, and industrial gas turbines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain bearing housings on high-vibration draft fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBently Nevada 3300 XL 8 mm proximity transducer loops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bently Nevada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e31000-16-10-00-162-00-02\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e31000 Proximity Probe Housings\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Metallic Externally Mounted Sensor Enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass-reinforced Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) with conductive fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve \u0026amp; Retaining Chain Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e AISI 304 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Sleeve \u0026amp; Exterior Screws:\u003c\/strong\u003e AISI 303 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eO-Ring Elastomer Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty Neoprene (sleeve-to-housing junction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Nut Torque:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29.4 N·m (260 in·lb) for the retaining assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -51°C to +105°C (-60°F to +221°F) continuous operational envelope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Assembly Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) bare housing configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngress Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual certified for NEMA Type 4X (CSA) and IP66 water jet standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrostatic Certification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complies with CENELEC standard EN50014 for hazardous area safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Impact Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified by BASEEFA to withstand dual 4 Joule impacts at thermal extremes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration Breakdown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise mechanical options for this \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e31000\u003c\/strong\u003e housing profile follow this structural tree:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e31000\u003c\/strong\u003e - Base Non-Metallic Proximity Probe Housing Model\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e - Probe Option (With Connector)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed 3300 XL 8 mm proximity probe configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e - Probe Cable Length Option\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.0 meter (39 inches) integrated sensor lead length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e00\u003c\/strong\u003e - Standoff Adapter Option\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo standoff adapter assembly included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e162\u003c\/strong\u003e - Probe Penetration Option\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16.2 inches extended sleeve insertion depth into machinery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e00\u003c\/strong\u003e - Fittings Option\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied bare without auxiliary conduit fitting components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e02\u003c\/strong\u003e - Mounting Thread Option\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 3\/4-14 NPT process mounting link\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Engineering Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLubricate the internal Neoprene O-ring lightly before sliding the outer sleeve mechanism together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the main retaining nut strictly to 29.4 N·m to maintain environmental seal integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the external grounding liner contacts the machine casing properly to mitigate static buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the 16.2-inch internal sleeve has adequate path clearance inside the machine casing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not subject this enclosure to high internal pressure fields as it resists external water jets only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostic Capabilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects the eddy-current probe path from external mechanical debris causing signal noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables high-accuracy oil-film bearing vibration logging via stable sensor positioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains clean cross-axis alignment data over long-penetration structural channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsulates the critical internal coaxial extension connection from corrosive chemical vapors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Comparison \u0026amp; Technical Recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvaluate sizing parameters when reviewing changes within your \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e31000 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e infrastructure footprint:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e31000-16-10-00-162-00-02\u003c\/strong\u003e (0\" Standoff, 16.2\" Extended Penetration, No Fittings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plcsparehub.com\/products\/31000-28-05-15-026-06-02-bently-nevada-proximity-probe-housing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e31000-28-05-15-026-06-02\u003c\/a\u003e (1.5\" Standoff, 2.6\" Shallow Penetration, Full Fitting Kit Included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The current model features an extraordinarily deep 16.2-inch penetration depth with zero standoff, designed for large-diameter casings or double-walled turbine enclosures. Conversely, the alternative model is built for shallow casings, featuring a 1.5-inch standoff paired with a 2.6-inch penetration. Never interchange these models without recalculating physical clearances, as installing the 16.2-inch sleeve into a shallow port will cause catastrophic shaft impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping, Logistics \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brand new, original factory-sealed unit in original packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full 12-Month comprehensive warranty protection from dispatch date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling Lead Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secured dispatch from warehouse inventory within 24 to 48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpress Carriers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid global shipping handled exclusively via FedEx, UPS, and DHL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the 31000 housing material incorporate conductive fibers within the plastic body?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conductive fibers enable static electricity dissipation, satisfying CENELEC EN50014 standards for hazardous area safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum pressure rating for this specific proximity probe housing assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis assembly does not carry an internal pressure rating; it seals against hose-directed water but not process pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does low ambient temperature impact the physical strength of the thermoplastic dome?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe housing is certified by BASEEFA to withstand strong 4 Joule impacts at temperatures as low as -39°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install standard conduit fittings to this assembly since the option code is 00?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you can source third-party fittings to mount directly into the integrated 3\/4-14 NPT entry ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens if the installation torque on the retaining nut exceeds the listed specification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceeding 29.4 N·m can distort the internal Neoprene seals or overstress the technical thermoplastic threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcurement \u0026amp; Selection Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 1: Document the physical distance from your external bracket mount to the internal bearing face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 2: Cross-check your required insertion depth to match the 16.2-inch penetration code of this model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 3: Determine if your local hazardous site regulations require pre-packaged conduit fitting options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 4: Forward your technical specifications to our sales team for prompt quotation and priority shipping routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/7863\/8774\/files\/Vertical_and_Horizontal_Profile_Views_of_the_31000_and_32000_Proximity_Probe_Housings_75428f53-058c-442d-8cea-6ca5f41108d6.png?v=1778221547\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bently Nevada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45013981298870,"sku":"31000-16-10-00-162-00-02","price":236.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/7863\/8774\/files\/32000_be009556-cb71-499a-a94d-e58e13532f9c.jpg?v=1782895523","url":"https:\/\/www.plcsparehub.com\/products\/31000-16-10-00-162-00-02-proximity-probe-assembly-bently-nevada","provider":"Global PLC Spare Hub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}