
Product Description
Bently Nevada 21504-00-36-05-02 High-Temperature Proximity Probe
The Bently Nevada 21504-00-36-05-02 is a ruggedized high-temperature proximity probe engineered for extreme industrial environments where standard sensors fail. Designed for continuous operation in temperatures up to 350°F (177°C), this probe delivers reliable vibration and position monitoring on critical rotating machinery.
Technical Parameters
| Part Number: | 21504-00-36-05-02 |
| Probe Type: | High-Temperature Eddy Current Proximity |
| Operating Range: | -40°F to +350°F (-40°C to +177°C) |
| Frequency Response: | 0 to 10 kHz (-3dB) |
| Linear Range: | 40 mils (1.0 mm) typical |
| Thread Size: | 5/8-18 UNC-2A |
| Cable Length: | 5 meters (16.4 ft) integral |
| Housing Material: | Stainless steel 300 series |
Industrial Applications
Turbomachinery Monitoring: Ideal for gas turbines, steam turbines, and hot gas expanders where bearing housing temperatures exceed standard probe limits.
Petrochemical Processing: Monitor pump and compressor shaft position in high-temperature process environments including crackers, reformers, and distillation units.
Power Generation: Essential for generator bearing monitoring, feedwater pump surveillance, and auxiliary turbine systems operating at elevated temperatures.
Cement & Steel Manufacturing: Track kiln roller positions, mill drive shafts, and furnace fan systems exposed to radiant heat.
Engineering Solution
When machinery operates in high-temperature zones, conventional proximity probes experience drift, premature failure, and unreliable readings. The 21504-00-36-05-02 solves this challenge through specialized high-temp cable insulation, thermally-stable sensing elements, and a robust stainless housing that maintains calibration accuracy even under sustained thermal stress.
Paired with Bently Nevada 3300 or 3500 series proximitors, this probe provides continuous radial vibration, axial position, and differential expansion measurements—critical data for predictive maintenance programs and machinery protection systems compliant with API 670 standards.
Performance Advantages
- Extended Service Life: Outlasts standard probes 3-5x in high-heat applications
- Calibration Stability: Minimal drift across full temperature range
- Installation Flexibility: Standard 5/8-18 thread fits existing probe holders
- System Compatibility: Works with all Bently Nevada proximitor models
- Factory Calibrated: Includes calibration curve and certification
Product Condition: Brand new, factory-sealed with full documentation and traceability.