Bently Nevada 330104-00-18-10-02-00 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Probe

Product Overview

The Bently Nevada 330104-00-18-10-02-00 acts as a core non-contacting eddy current sensor within the industry-standard 3300 XL 8 mm Proximity Transducer System. This precision probe monitors dynamic shaft vibration, axial position (thrust), and fluid-film bearing clearances in critical rotating assets. It transmits continuous voltage signals directly to machinery protection monitors to safeguard high-speed steam turbines, centrifugal compressors, and large process pumps from catastrophic failure. We supply this industrial component in 100% brand new, original factory-sealed condition to ensure exact factory calibration and maximum service life.

Part Number Breakdown

Bently Nevada builds this 3300 XL probe configuration utilizing a modular engineering matrix. The model suffix sequence 330104-00-18-10-02-00 represents the following specific physical attributes:

Technical Specifications

This proximity probe interfaces seamlessly with standard 3300 XL extension cables and Proximitor sensors to maintain strict API 670 compliance.

• Thread Specification: M10 x 1 metric thread

• Probe Tip Material: Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)

• Probe Case Material: AISI 303 or 304 Stainless Steel (SST)

• Overall Case Length: 180 mm

• Total Cable Length: 1.0 meter (3.3 feet)

• Interconnect Hardware: Gold-plated miniature coaxial ClickLoc™ connector

• Shipping Dimensions: 5.1 cm x 20.3 cm x 33.0 cm

• Gross Weight: 1.5 kg (including structural packaging)

• Country of Origin: United States of America (USA)

Engineering Advantages

• Deep Case Penetration: The 180 mm overall case length allows the probe to pass through exceptionally thick outer machine skins, insulation blankets, or deep internal bearing pedestals, reaching target shafts that standard shorter probes cannot access.

• Maximum Structural Rigidity: The 0 mm unthreaded selection ensures threads run across the entire length of the 180 mm casing. This maximizes structural clamping force inside mounting brackets and completely eliminates probe flex or resonance caused by high-velocity oil mist or internal machine winds.

• Aggressive Fluid Defense: The polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) tip material resists chemical breakdown, high-pressure steam ingress, and degradation from aggressive synthetic oils or hydrocarbon lubricants inside the bearing housing.

• Positive-Lock Connection: The patented ClickLoc™ coaxial connector eliminates signal attenuation and intermittent resistance changes. It locks tightly without specialized termination tools and easily resists severe, high-frequency machine frame vibration.

FAQs

• What specific extension cable should I pair with this 1.0-meter proximity probe?

  A standard 3300 XL Proximitor sensor requires either a 5.0-meter or a 9.0-meter total calibrated system length. Because this probe features an integrated 1.0-meter cable length, you must connect it to either a 4.0-meter or an 8.0-meter 3300 XL extension cable to achieve the correct electrical tuned circuit and ensure precise system calibration.

• What mounting torque prevents thread damage during installation?

  Tighten the M10 x 1 threaded probe body using a calibrated torque wrench up to a maximum limit of 4.5 N·m (40 in·lb). Over-tightening the casing stretches the stainless steel shell and fractures the delicate internal coil winding wires, instantly destroying the sensor.

• Can I use this probe in applications requiring hazardous area certifications (like ATEX or IECEx)?

  No. This specific part number ends in the option code "-00", which signifies that it does not carry hazardous area agency approvals. If your plant environment requires intrinsic safety or explosion-proof ratings, you must select the configuration ending in the "-05" option code (Multiple Approvals).