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TYPE 12F-86Thermometer,self-Indicating

American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International · NSN 6685-00-242-2224 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-242-2224 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-242-2224. Primary manufacturer part number: TYPE 12F-86.
Features
  • Thermometer,self-Indicating — FSC 6685
  • Actuating Medium: MERCURYMERCURY
  • Scale Measurement Range: -5.000 TO 215.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT-5.000 TO 215.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT
  • Scale Type: ETCHED STEMETCHED STEM
  • Style Designator: IMMERSION RING TOP
  • Design Type: FLUCTUATINGFLUCTUATING
  • Securing Device Type: RINGRING
  • Scale Smallest Increment: 0.5 DEG FAHRENHEIT0.5 DEG FAHRENHEIT
Applications
  • Applications requiring Glass Stem Liquid in Glass construction
General Description

The Thermometer,self-Indicating, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-242-2224, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International. Government technical data includes 8 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 6 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-242-2224
Primary Part NumberTYPE 12F-86
Item NameThermometer,self-Indicating
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAmerican Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
StatusCANCELLED
Actuating MediumMERCURYMERCURY
Scale Measurement Range-5.000 TO 215.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT-5.000 TO 215.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT
Scale TypeETCHED STEMETCHED STEM
Style DesignatorIMMERSION RING TOP
Design TypeFLUCTUATINGFLUCTUATING
Securing Device TypeRINGRING
Scale Smallest Increment0.5 DEG FAHRENHEIT0.5 DEG FAHRENHEIT
MaterialGLASS STEM LIQUID IN GLASS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5999-00-083-55372382 INTERCHANGEABLE
Contact,electrical
Entron Industries Limited Partnership Dba Entron Industries Property Div
5310-00-193-75332382 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,lock
Lucent Technologies Inc Corporate Headquarters
6685-00-242-2183 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6685-00-242-2202ASTM 17F INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6685-00-242-2204 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
6685-00-242-2205ASTM 22F INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6685-00-242-222311F INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6685-00-245-7696ASTM 58F INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6685-00-245-9521TYPE 6F INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating
American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
6685-00-247-3739ASTM 59F INTERCHANGEABLE
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American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
80-112-12 Manostat Corp (USA)
TYPE 12F American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
21716G Tycos Instruments Inc a Welch Allyn Co (USA)
51157 Liftec Inc Div Liftec, Inc. (USA)
TYPE 12F-86 PRIMARY American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
ASTM E1-98 American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
2382 Moeller Instrument Company, Inc. Dba Moeller Instrument Co (USA)
443F Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise (USA)
ASTM E1 American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International (USA)
Related Parts
5999-00-083-5537INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTACT,ELECTRICAL
2382
5310-00-193-7533INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,LOCK
2382
6685-00-242-2183INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
6685-00-242-2202INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
ASTM 17F
6685-00-242-2204INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
6685-00-242-2205INTERCHANGEABLE
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ASTM 22F
6685-00-242-2223INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
11F
6685-00-245-7696INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
ASTM 58F
6685-00-245-9521INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
TYPE 6F
6685-00-247-3739INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
ASTM 59F
6685-00-247-3763INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING
ASTM 30F
9540-00-251-2568INTERCHANGEABLE
ANGLE,STRUCTURAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-242-2224?

NSN 6685-00-242-2224 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating, manufactured by American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-242-2224?

NSN 6685-00-242-2224 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: 80-112-12 (Manostat Corp), TYPE 12F (American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International), 21716G (Tycos Instruments Inc a Welch Allyn Co), 51157 (Liftec Inc Div Liftec, Inc.), TYPE 12F-86 (American Society for Testing and Materials Dba Astm International) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 6685-00-242-2224?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6685-00-242-2224: 5999-00-083-5537, 5310-00-193-7533, 6685-00-242-2183 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of TYPE 12F-86?

Key specifications for TYPE 12F-86: Actuating Medium: MERCURYMERCURY; Scale Measurement Range: -5.000 TO 215.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT-5.000 TO 215.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT; Scale Type: ETCHED STEMETCHED STEM; Style Designator: IMMERSION RING TOP. 9 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6685-00-242-2224 still in active supply?

NSN 6685-00-242-2224 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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