The Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-062-9916, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise. Government technical data includes 10 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-00-062-9916 |
| Primary Part Number | 175-6TXM40P160F |
| Item Name | Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Stem Length | 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Type | FLUCTUATING |
| Scale Accuracy Rating | 1/2 PCT FULL SCALE |
| Dial Diameter | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | NPT |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 18 PER INCH |
| Scale Type | DIAL |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.250 INCHES IN |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE METER CASE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING METER CASE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 336194 | Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field (USA) |
| 175-6TXM40P160F PRIMARY | Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1511394-42 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field |
NSN 6685-00-062-9916 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, manufactured by Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-00-062-9916 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 336194 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms - Mitchel Field), 175-6TXM40P160F (Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5985-00-152-9457. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 175-6TXM40P160F: Stem Length: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: FLUCTUATING; Scale Accuracy Rating: 1/2 PCT FULL SCALE; Dial Diameter: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 10 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.