CTC's Guide to Proximity Probes

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CTC is proud to offer proximity probe sets that meet API Standard 670, are constructed with durable stainless steel, and are backed by our industry-leading lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship.

Standard Mount Proximity Probes:

Reverse Mount Proximity Probes:

Armor Jacketed Proximity Probes:

Proximity Probe Options:

• Multiple case and thread lengths are available
• 5 mm Focused Face View (FFv) probe tip diameter with 1/4-28 or M8x1 threaded body
• 8 mm, 11 mm, and 25 mm diameter probe tips
• Probe tip and body sealed to prevent fluid/water ingression (IP68 rated)
• English and metric-size case threads
• Can be tuned to different shaft materials
• 5 and 9-meter lengths available; 5 and 7-meter lengths available for FFv

FFv 5mm Probe Tip:

8mm Probe Tip:

11mm Probe Tip:

25mm Probe Tip:

Proximity Probe Driver:

• Flexible system configuration
• DC gap and shaft vibration signals available via buffered BNC jack for analysis
• Mounting options - Panel, DIN Rail
• 1-20 options available
  

Proximity Probe Driver Enclosure:
This driver enclosure allows you to protect up to 6 proximity probe drivers from dirt, dust, oil, and water. Optional, factory-installed DC power supply, pre-wired to drivers.

Extension Cables:
CTC PRO Line extension cables are Teflon or armor jacketed and cost-effective as a component of a complete vibration monitoring assembly.

Extension Cable Connector Protectors:

Booted Connector Protector:

Self-Adhesive Silicone Tape:

Mounting Hardware:
Mounting blocks are available in aluminum or phenolic materials.

Mounting Bushings - available options include 1/2"-14 NPT, 3/4"-14 NPT, 3/4"-15 NPSM, 1/4"-28, 3/8"-24, M8x1, M10x1 Threaded Holes:

Clamping Mounting Blocks - available in standard and metric options:

Non-Clamping Mounting Blocks - available in standard and metric options:

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CTC is the world leader in the design and manufacture of industrial accelerometers and piezo velocity transducers, 4-20 mA vibration sensors, and proximity probe sets, as well as all related mounting hardware, cables and connectors, and junction boxes. Our products enable efficient vibration monitoring for predictive maintenance in a wide variety of industries. Industries served include cement, mining, petrochemical, food & beverage, auto, steel, wind, paper & pulp, power generation, water & wastewater treatment, pharmaceutical, hospitals, bottling, and more. Our mission is to offer the widest variety of accelerometers and vibration hardware products, which are compatible with data collectors and online monitoring systems, as well as the tools for installation.

The CTC product line features vibration analysis hardware for heavy industry. All CTC products are backed by our unconditional, lifetime warranty. If any CTC product should ever fail, we will repair or replace it at no charge.

CTC’s PRO Line offers the world’s most durable and reliable Proximity Probe Sets including drivers, probes, extension cables, and driver enclosures for 24/7 protection of critical machinery in the most demanding industrial environments. CTC PRO Line Proximity Probe Sets are compatible with all major data collectors. PRO Line products are covered by our best-in-class lifetime warranty on material and workmanship.


The TMP line features vibration analysis hardware for research and development. All TMP products are backed by a five-year warranty on materials & workmanship for standard sensors and a two-year warranty for all accessories, cables, connectors, and custom & private-labeled products.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Stock, built-to-order, and private-label products qualify for free cancellation only if cancelled within 24 hours of order entry. 

After 24 hours of order entry:

• Stock products will be subject to a 25% cancellation fee
• Built-to-order and private-label products will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee

Custom products are non-cancellable at any time after the order is placed.

If you wish to cancel an order, please reach out to your CTC sales representative. The timestamp of when your email requesting cancellation was received will be honored for whether or not your request meets the free cancellation window.

RETURN POLICY:
All stock products may be returned for a 25% restocking fee if returned in new and unused condition within 90 days of shipment.

Built-to-order and private-label products qualify for a 50% refund if returned in new and unused condition within 90 days of shipment.

Custom products are quoted and built specifically to the requirements of the customer, which may include completely custom product designs or private-labeled versions of standard products for OEM customers. Custom products ordered are non-cancellable, non-returnable, and non-refundable.

EXPEDITED PRODUCTS CANCELLATION & RETURN POLICY:
All expedited CTC orders are non-cancellable and non-returnable.