Bently Nevada 27485-36 Proximity Probe Core Overview

The 27485-36 radiation resistant proximity probe monitors shaft position in intense nuclear energy environments. Bently Nevada designs this high-performance sensor element to deliver precision vibration metrics despite elevated radiation levels. Nuclear plant engineers select the 27485-36 probe assembly for uncompromised shaft displacement readings across critical rotating machinery equipment.

Product Warranty Coverage

Our sales group backs every probe shipment with a complete 12-month factory warranty against unexpected defects.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer Name: Bently Nevada

Model Part Number: 27485-36

Product Series Family: 70000 Series Radiation Hardened Series

Product Category Type: Radiation Resistant Proximity Probe Sensor

Case Thread Type: 3/8-24 UNF English Threads

Total Cable Length: 0.91 meters (36 inches)

Country of Origin: Made in U.S.A.

Linear Measurement Range: 80 mils (2.0 mm) total linear displacement range

Frequency Response Range: 0 Hz to 10 kHz flat frequency band response

Scale Factor Sensitivity: 200 mV/mil (7.87 V/mm) nominal scale factor

Linearity Deviation Limit: Within plus or minus 1 percent across linear range

Signal Resolution Capability: Sub-micron gap changes detected under dynamic shaft conditions

Operating Temperature Range: Minus 51 to plus 177 degrees Celsius operational window

Environmental Tolerance Limit: Radiation resistant design withstands 100 Megarads total integrated gamma dosage

Interference Immunity Design: Fully shielded coaxial cable prevents electromagnetic noise interference completely

Key Product Features and Selling Points

Specialized radiation hardening preserves measurement accuracy inside demanding nuclear containment structures and industrial radiation fields.

Precision 3/8-24 UNF threaded casing allows easy adjustment during initial gap setting procedures in field installations.

Compact 0.91-meter integrated cable length reduces routing clutter while connecting directly to field extension cable runs.

Durable construction materials prevent sensor drift during long-term exposure to intense heat and ionizing radiation conditions.

Product Identification Hierarchy

Bently Nevada Transducers

    └── 70000-series Proximity Sensors

        └── Radiation Resistant Probes

            └── 27485 Base Design

                └── 27485-36 Specific Model

Installation Guidelines

Thread the sensor tip into the matching 3/8-24 UNF machine casing sleeve manually.

Set the physical target gap distance using a digital voltmeter reading output voltage accurately.

Tighten the lock nut firmly against the casing wall to lock the probe position.

Route the 0.91-meter cable cleanly through protective conduit lines away from hot pipes.

Connect the coaxial terminal fitting securely into the main extension cable assembly connector.

Packaging List

Item 1: One main 3/8-24 UNF probe tip assembly body.

Item 2: Attached 0.91-meter radiation hardened coaxial signal cable run.

Item 3: Protective thread cap covering the delicate probe tip face during transport.

Global Express Delivery Methods

Express Shipping Carrier Option 1: FedEx International Priority delivery service.

Express Shipping Carrier Option 2: UPS Worldwide Express fast air shipping.

Express Shipping Carrier Option 3: DHL Express door-to-door global logistics support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: What makes this sensor suitable for nuclear power plant applications? Answer: Specialized internal components resist severe ionizing radiation damage without degrading signal voltage outputs over time.

Question 2: How long is the integrated cable attached to this probe tip? Answer: The integrated cable measures exactly 0.91 meters (36 inches) from probe tip to connector.

Question 3: Does the threaded casing use English or Metric physical dimensions? Answer: Bently Nevada manufactures the stainless steel casing with standard 3/8-24 UNF English threads.

Question 4: What linear scale factor sensitivity does this probe output provide? Answer: The probe outputs a standard 200 mV per mil (7.87 V/mm) linear scale factor signal.

Question 5: Can field technicians connect this unit to standard extension cables? Answer: Yes, the integrated cable connector pairs directly with standard Bently Nevada extension cable assemblies.

Summary

Summary: The Bently Nevada 27485-36 radiation resistant proximity probe delivers precise shaft vibration data in extreme nuclear power environments. Featuring 3/8-24 UNF casing threads and a 0.91-meter cable, this American-made sensor provides uncompromised reliability under high radiation exposure.

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