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38515K16 — THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY

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MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO · COMPONENT
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

38515K16: THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY.

THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY. Key specifications include MATERIAL: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING METER CASE, BULB TYPE: BENDABLE PLAIN, BULB STYLE: PLAIN BULB, SCALE TYPE: ETCHED FLAT GLASS, DIAL DIAMETER: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN, BULB TIP LENGTH: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. This part is cataloged in the U.S.

Government catalog under NSN 6685-01-505-9331, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

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WHERE IT FITS
38515K16
NSN: 6685-01-505-9331
FSC: 6685 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments
CAGE: 39428 — MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO (USA)
SPECIFICATIONS
MATERIALSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING METER CASE
BULB TYPEBENDABLE PLAIN
BULB STYLEPLAIN BULB
SCALE TYPEETCHED FLAT GLASS
BULB QUANTITY1
DIAL DIAMETER2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BULB TIP LENGTH2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
ACTUATING MEDIUMVAPOR
SPECIAL FEATURESLENS IS LEXAN;BULB IS TIN PLATED COPPER;BACK FLANGE CONN
STYLE DESIGNATORBULB W/SOCKET
BULB OVERALL LENGTH2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
ACTIVE PORTION LENGTH2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
NSN6685-01-505-9331
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
COMPONENT MAIN IC EDGE CONNECTOR MFR: MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY TITLE COMPONENT PN 38515K16 MFR MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO THERMOMETER,INDICATING
KEY FEATURES
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BULB OVERALL LENGTH: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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BULB TYPE: BENDABLE PLAIN
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ACTIVE PORTION DIAMETER: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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DIAL DIAMETER: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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STYLE DESIGNATOR: BULB W/SOCKET
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ACTUATING MEDIUM: VAPOR
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POINTER/PEN TYPE AND QUANTITY: 1 INDICATING SINGLE
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ACTIVE PORTION LENGTH: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BULB OVERALL LENGTH2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
BULB TYPEBENDABLE PLAIN
ACTIVE PORTION DIAMETER0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
DIAL DIAMETER2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
STYLE DESIGNATORBULB W/SOCKET
ACTUATING MEDIUMVAPOR
POINTER/PEN TYPE AND QUANTITY1 INDICATING SINGLE
ACTIVE PORTION LENGTH2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
EXTENSION NECK LENGTH0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
SCALE TYPEETCHED FLAT GLASS
OTHER ITEMS IN FSC 6685 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments
Items in the same Federal Supply class. No interchangeability or substitution relationship is implied.
6685-00-001-1475 6685-00-001-1503 6685-00-001-1643 6685-00-001-1711 6685-00-001-2099 6685-00-001-2100 6685-00-001-2101 6685-00-001-2102
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES

No substitute or cross-reference records for this part.

LIFECYCLE
NSN statusActive· U.S. Government catalog
Acquisition advice: Normally procured from the manufacturer (OEM)No demilitarization required
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What is 38515K16?
38515K16 is a THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY manufactured by MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO.
What is the NSN for 38515K16?
38515K16 is cataloged in the U.S. Government catalog under NSN 6685-01-505-9331. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.
PartsTable commercial catalog: edition Unified commercial catalog snapshot through 2026-09-28, edition date not on file, retrieved 2026-09-28.