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60-179Thermometer,indicating,capillary

Dresser Industries Inc Leroi Div · NSN 6685-00-312-8319 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-312-8319 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-312-8319. Primary manufacturer part number: 60-179.
Features
  • Thermometer,indicating,capillary — FSC 6685
  • Bulb Quantity: 1
  • Bulb Connection Type: THREADED
  • Active Portion Length: 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Scale Measurement Range: +100.000 TO 220.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT
  • Active Portion Diameter: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Actuating Medium: WATER
  • Scale Inscription/background Color: BLACK MARKINGS ON LIGHT CREAM BACKGROUND
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-312-8319, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Dresser Industries Inc Leroi Div. Government technical data includes 8 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-312-8319
Primary Part Number60-179
Item NameThermometer,indicating,capillary
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDresser Industries Inc Leroi Div
StatusCANCELLED
Bulb Quantity1
Bulb Connection TypeTHREADED
Active Portion Length1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Scale Measurement Range+100.000 TO 220.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT
Active Portion Diameter0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuating MediumWATER
Scale Inscription/background ColorBLACK MARKINGS ON LIGHT CREAM BACKGROUND
Scale TypeARC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 8
5965-00-280-3606M300 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
60-179 PRIMARY Dresser Industries Inc Leroi Div (USA)
60-179 American Standard Inc Westinghouse Air Brake Co Div (USA)
Related Parts
5965-00-280-3606INTERCHANGEABLE
CUSHION,EAR
M300
5950-00-615-0655INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
1248008
1650-01-018-2429INTERCHANGEABLE
CUP,DETENT
60179
6115-01-110-8565INTERCHANGEABLE
GENERATOR,ALTERNATING CURRENT
5998-01-192-7550INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY
6545-01-409-0163INTERCHANGEABLE
OB-GYN ADAPTER KIT ASSEMBLY,FIEL
5925-01-570-6642INTERCHANGEABLE
CIRCUIT BREAKER
60179
1005-01-733-0939INTERCHANGEABLE
RETAINER,GUN COMPONENT
60179

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-312-8319?

NSN 6685-00-312-8319 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, manufactured by Dresser Industries Inc Leroi Div, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-312-8319?

NSN 6685-00-312-8319 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 60-179 (Dresser Industries Inc Leroi Div), 60-179 (American Standard Inc Westinghouse Air Brake Co Div).

What NSN replaces 6685-00-312-8319?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6685-00-312-8319: 5965-00-280-3606, 5950-00-615-0655, 1650-01-018-2429 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 60-179?

Key specifications for 60-179: Bulb Quantity: 1; Bulb Connection Type: THREADED; Active Portion Length: 1.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Scale Measurement Range: +100.000 TO 220.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6685-00-312-8319 still in active supply?

NSN 6685-00-312-8319 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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