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42966Thermostat,flow Control

Spirax Sarco Inc Dba Spirax Sarco · NSN 6685-00-334-3871 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-334-3871 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-334-3871. Primary manufacturer part number: 42966.
Features
  • Thermostat,flow Control — FSC 6685
  • Accessory Components and Quantity: CAPILLARY TUBE AND BULB,1
  • Spring Operated Pressure Relief: NOT PROVIDED
  • Usage Design: CONTROL VALVE
  • Largest Outside Diameter: 2.420 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Flow Control Device: SOLID EXPANSION
  • Thermostat Type: BELLOWS
  • 1 verified cross-reference
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Thermostat,flow Control, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-334-3871, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Spirax Sarco Inc Dba Spirax Sarco. Government technical data includes 6 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-334-3871
Primary Part Number42966
Item NameThermostat,flow Control
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerSpirax Sarco Inc Dba Spirax Sarco
StatusACTIVE
Accessory Components and QuantityCAPILLARY TUBE AND BULB,1
Spring Operated Pressure ReliefNOT PROVIDED
Usage DesignCONTROL VALVE
Largest Outside Diameter2.420 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Flow Control DeviceSOLID EXPANSION
Thermostat TypeBELLOWS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5950-01-099-4734975741-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,power
Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co
2940-01-149-6761117797 INTERCHANGEABLE
Filter Element,intake Air Cleane
Cummins Filtration Inc.
3020-01-291-529242966 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gear,internal
Ingersoll-Rand Company Dba Ingersoll-Rand Div Tool & Hoist Division
5340-01-342-566842966 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bracket,mounting
Aerosonic Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
42966 PRIMARY Spirax Sarco Inc Dba Spirax Sarco (USA)
Related Parts
5950-01-099-4734INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
975741-1
2940-01-149-6761INTERCHANGEABLE
FILTER ELEMENT,INTAKE AIR CLEANE
117797
3020-01-291-5292INTERCHANGEABLE
GEAR,INTERNAL
42966
5340-01-342-5668INTERCHANGEABLE
BRACKET,MOUNTING
42966

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-334-3871?

NSN 6685-00-334-3871 is a Thermostat,flow Control, manufactured by Spirax Sarco Inc Dba Spirax Sarco, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-334-3871?

NSN 6685-00-334-3871 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 42966 (Spirax Sarco Inc Dba Spirax Sarco).

What NSN replaces 6685-00-334-3871?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6685-00-334-3871: 5950-01-099-4734, 2940-01-149-6761, 3020-01-291-5292 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 42966?

Key specifications for 42966: Overall Height: 2.062 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Accessory Components and Quantity: CAPILLARY TUBE AND BULB,1; Spring Operated Pressure Relief: NOT PROVIDED; Usage Design: CONTROL VALVE. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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