The Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-404-3715, 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12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-00-404-3715 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Stem Length | 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Type | FLUCTUATING |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | BLACK MARKING ON SILVER BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Scale Accuracy Rating | 1 PCT ENTIRE RANGE |
| Dial Diameter | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT FORM, HORIZONTAL DIAL |
| Features Provided | PROTECTIVE GLASS/PLASTIC |
| Scale Type | CONCENTRIC DIAL |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | II TYPE |
| Scale Measurement Range | +20.000 TO 240.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING METER CASE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| BM27-100REVH | 5/9 Secondary reference Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp |
| B3A4LR1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp |
| MIL-I-17244B | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| ITM-3-24-A-4 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6685-00-404-3715 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6685-00-522-8857, 6685-00-522-8862. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6685-00-404-3715: Stem Length: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: FLUCTUATING; Scale Inscription/background Color: BLACK MARKING ON SILVER BACKGROUND; Scale Smallest Increment: 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT. 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.