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6488Thermocouple,immersion

Unison Industries Llc · NSN 6685-00-031-6408 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-031-6408 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-031-6408. Primary manufacturer part number: 6488.
Features
  • Thermocouple,immersion — FSC 6685
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 LUG
  • Immersion Length: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Operating Temp Range: +67.0 TO 1800.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF
  • Unit Type: SHIELDED
  • Material: CERAMIC ALUMINA (USE ALUMINUM OXIDE) INDIVIDUAL WIRE INSULATION
  • Plate Length: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Accommodated Wire Awg Size: 18
Applications
  • Applications requiring Ceramic Alumina (use Aluminum Oxide) Individual Wire Insulation construction
General Description

The Thermocouple,immersion, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-031-6408, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Unison Industries Llc. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-031-6408
Primary Part Number6488
Item NameThermocouple,immersion
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUnison Industries Llc
StatusCANCELLED
Terminal Type and Quantity2 LUG
Immersion Length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Operating Temp Range+67.0 TO 1800.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF
Unit TypeSHIELDED
MaterialCERAMIC ALUMINA (USE ALUMINUM OXIDE) INDIVIDUAL WIRE INSULATION
Plate Length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Accommodated Wire Awg Size18
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
6620-00-115-250118-1796 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transmitter,pressure
Honeywell International Inc. Dba Honeywell International
5360-00-127-26886488 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring
Quincy Compressor Division of Coltec Industries Inc Dba Quincy Compressor Div Quincy Compressor
3110-00-155-7320174909 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,roller,cylindrical
Skf Usa Inc.
5905-00-192-07006488 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,variable,wire Wound,non
Telemechanics Inc
5330-00-615-18433009 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Stemco Inc Sub of Coltec Industries Inc
6550-01-031-6436231047 INTERCHANGEABLE
Differentiation Discs,microorgan
Becton, Dickinson and Company Dba Becton Dickinson & Co
6640-01-501-6491231192 INTERCHANGEABLE
Control,temperature,incubator
Thermo Forma Inc Div Thermo Forma, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
6488 PRIMARY Unison Industries Llc (USA)
181796 Rtx Corporation Dba Pratt & Whitney Div Pratt &whitney (USA)
231047 Rtx Corporation Dba Pratt & Whitney Div Pratt &whitney (USA)
6488 Unison Industries, Llc Dba Unison Industries Inc (USA)
231047 Colt Industries Operating Corp Pratt and Whitney Machine Tool Div
181796 Royal Oak Gage, Inc (USA)
759439 Rtx Corporation Dba Pratt & Whitney Div Pratt &whitney (USA)
Related Parts
6620-00-115-2501INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSMITTER,PRESSURE
18-1796
5360-00-127-2688INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING
6488
3110-00-155-7320INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,ROLLER,CYLINDRICAL
174909
5905-00-192-0700INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,VARIABLE,WIRE WOUND,NON
6488
5330-00-615-1843INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
3009
6550-01-031-6436INTERCHANGEABLE
DIFFERENTIATION DISCS,MICROORGAN
231047
6640-01-501-6491INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTROL,TEMPERATURE,INCUBATOR
231192

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-031-6408?

NSN 6685-00-031-6408 is a Thermocouple,immersion, manufactured by Unison Industries Llc, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-031-6408?

NSN 6685-00-031-6408 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 6488 (Unison Industries Llc), 181796 (Rtx Corporation Dba Pratt & Whitney Div Pratt &whitney), 231047 (Rtx Corporation Dba Pratt & Whitney Div Pratt &whitney), 6488 (Unison Industries, Llc Dba Unison Industries Inc), 231047 (Colt Industries Operating Corp Pratt and Whitney Machine Tool Div) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6685-00-031-6408?

There are 7 known substitutes for 6685-00-031-6408: 6620-00-115-2501, 5360-00-127-2688, 3110-00-155-7320 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 6488?

Key specifications for 6488: Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 LUG; Immersion Length: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Operating Temp Range: +67.0 TO 1800.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF; Unit Type: SHIELDED. 9 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6685-00-031-6408 still in active supply?

NSN 6685-00-031-6408 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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