The Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-255-3201, 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12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-00-255-3201 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 METAL CASE SEPARABLE SOCKET |
| Stem Length | 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Type | FLUCTUATING |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | BLACK MARKINGS ON WHITE BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 5.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Dial Diameter | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Criticality Code Justification | ZZZY |
| Features Provided | PROTECTIVE GLASS/PLASTIC |
| Scale Type | CONCENTRIC DIAL |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING METER CASE |
| Scale Adjustment Variation | ADJUSTABLE OVER ENTIRE RANGE |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SHIPS PARTS CONTROL CENTER ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL,MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | Y |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B3S4WW6R5 RL 300 DEG F | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp |
NSN 6685-00-255-3201 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6685-00-255-3201: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 METAL CASE SEPARABLE SOCKET; Stem Length: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: FLUCTUATING; Scale Inscription/background Color: BLACK MARKINGS ON WHITE BACKGROUND. 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.
NSN 6685-00-255-3201 has DEMIL Code F. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.