The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-468-6958, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp. Government technical data includes 24 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 15 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-00-468-6958 |
| Primary Part Number | 41GP-Y00U-F12Y |
| Item Name | Thermometer,indicating,capillary |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flexible Tube Length | 144.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 FLUSH |
| Bulb Type | FLEXIBLE EXTENSION PLAIN |
| Active Portion Diameter | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | BLACK MARKING ON YELLOW BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Bulb Connection Type | UNION |
| Dial Diameter | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Indicator Connection Method | FLEXIBLE TUBE |
| Style Designator | BULB W/O SOCKET |
| Case Diameter | 5.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuating Medium | MERCURY |
| Pointer/pen Type and Quantity | 1 INDICATING SINGLE AND 1 REFERENCE SINGLE |
| Active Portion Length | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Extension Neck Length | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Type | CONCENTRIC DIAL |
| Case Type | DUSTPROOF |
| Mounting Bolt Circle Diameter | 5.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Measurement Range | +20.000 TO 240.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Bulb Quantity | 1 |
| Bulb Tip Length | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Style | PLAIN BULB W/BENDABLE EXTENSION |
| Material | PLASTIC METER CASE |
| Material | STEEL BULB |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 41GP-Y00U-F12Y | Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp (USA) |
| 45-T8478K-51E-250-0120-20-240F | Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 401-8700-1439213ALTAPCMKG | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 228-87-08PC45 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 405-8700-68707PC40 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 401-8700-1439213ALTAITEM40 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 228-87-016PC45 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5086-228PC45 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 385-8700-1194391ALT8PCCCTHR0M | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 228-87-018PC45 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 385-8700-1194391ALT8PC15 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5086-275PC45 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 381-87-1PC40 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-T-19646 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5085-405PC40 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5086-229PC45 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 5085-381PC40 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6685-00-468-6958 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, manufactured by Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-00-468-6958 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 41GP-Y00U-F12Y (Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp), 45-T8478K-51E-250-0120-20-240F (Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise).
Key specifications for 41GP-Y00U-F12Y: Flexible Tube Length: 144.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 FLUSH; Bulb Type: FLEXIBLE EXTENSION PLAIN; Active Portion Diameter: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 24 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.