The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-232-1273, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-00-232-1273 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,indicating,capillary |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bulb Overall Length | 6.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Type | PLAIN RIGID |
| Bulb Connection Type | UNION |
| Dial Diameter | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Case Diameter | 4.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuating Medium | LIQUID |
| Pointer/pen Type and Quantity | 1 INDICATING SINGLE |
| Scale Type | CONCENTRIC DIAL |
| Case Type | DUSTPROOF |
| Scale Measurement Range | +0.000 TO 120.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Bulb Quantity | 1 |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BULB |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 51B32ATD1 | 5/1 Secondary reference Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp |
| 431BKCL | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp |
| 51B22ATD1 | 5/1 Secondary reference Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp |
NSN 6685-00-232-1273 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6685-00-232-1273: Bulb Overall Length: 6.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Type: PLAIN RIGID; Bulb Connection Type: UNION; Dial Diameter: 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 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.