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45-T8478K-54E-300-0400-50-550FThermometer,indicating,capillary

Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise · NSN 6685-00-477-2169 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-477-2169 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-477-2169. Primary manufacturer part number: 45-T8478K-54E-300-0400-50-550F.
Features
  • Thermometer,indicating,capillary — FSC 6685
  • Scale Smallest Increment: 5.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT
  • Bulb Tip Length: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Pointer/pen Type and Quantity: 1 INDICATING SINGLE AND 1 REFERENCE SINGLE
  • Scale Type: CONCENTRIC DIAL
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BULB
  • Style Designator: BULB W/O SOCKET
  • Material: ALUMINUM METER CASE
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Bulb construction
General Description

The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-477-2169, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise. Government technical data includes 24 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 7 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-477-2169
Primary Part Number45-T8478K-54E-300-0400-50-550F
Item NameThermometer,indicating,capillary
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerAshcroft Inc Dba Heise
StatusCANCELLED
Scale Smallest Increment5.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT
Bulb Tip Length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Pointer/pen Type and Quantity1 INDICATING SINGLE AND 1 REFERENCE SINGLE
Scale TypeCONCENTRIC DIAL
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING BULB
Style DesignatorBULB W/O SOCKET
MaterialALUMINUM METER CASE
Case Diameter5.578 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Case TypeDUSTPROOF
Indicator Connection MethodFLEXIBLE TUBE
Active Portion Length3.000 INCHES NOMINAL3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Dial Diameter4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb StylePLAIN BULB W/BENDABLE EXTENSION
Actuating MediumGAS
Bulb Connection TypeTHREADEDTHREADED
Scale Measurement Range+50.000 TO 550.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT
Scale Accuracy Rating1.0 PCT
Scale Inscription/background ColorBLACK MARKING ON YELLOW BACKGROUND
Flexible Tube Length480.000 INCHES NOMINAL480.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb TypePLAIN RIGID
Active Portion Diameter0.937 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Extension Neck Length15.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb Overall Length18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb Quantity11
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6685-00-007-959381GNN00RW75Y INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,indicating,capillary
Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise
6685-00-147-584181GN-N00U-W40Y INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,indicating,capillary
Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise
6685-00-428-878981GK-Y00R-W25Y INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,indicating,capillary
Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp
6685-00-453-5870 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,indicating,capillary
6685-00-453-587941GK-YX0R-F30Y INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,indicating,capillary
Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp
6685-00-459-898441GK-Y00R-A60Y INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,indicating,capillary
Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp
6685-00-469-8891 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,indicating,capillary
6685-00-475-223681GN-P00U-W45Y INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,indicating,capillary
Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise
6685-00-483-860045-T8478K-54E-000-0600-20-240DEG INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,indicating,capillary
Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise
6685-00-483-8601 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,indicating,capillary
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
45-T8478K-54E-300-0400-50-550F Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise (USA)
M27-400 Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp (USA)
M27-400REVC Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp (USA)
M19646C455D440 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
41GK-Y00R-240Y Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp (USA)
MIL-T-19646 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
41GK-Y00U-Y40Y Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp (USA)
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6685-00-007-9593INTERCHANGEABLE
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81GN-N00U-W40Y
6685-00-428-8789INTERCHANGEABLE
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81GK-Y00R-W25Y
6685-00-453-5870INTERCHANGEABLE
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6685-00-453-5879INTERCHANGEABLE
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41GK-YX0R-F30Y
6685-00-459-8984INTERCHANGEABLE
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41GK-Y00R-A60Y
6685-00-469-8891INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY
6685-00-475-2236INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY
81GN-P00U-W45Y
6685-00-483-8600INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY
45-T8478K-54E-000-0600-20-240DEG
6685-00-483-8601INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY
6685-00-483-8602INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY
41GK-Y00R-A20Y
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-477-2169?

NSN 6685-00-477-2169 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, manufactured by Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-477-2169?

NSN 6685-00-477-2169 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: 45-T8478K-54E-300-0400-50-550F (Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise), M27-400 (Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp), M27-400REVC (Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp), M19646C455D440 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 41GK-Y00R-240Y (Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6685-00-477-2169?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6685-00-477-2169: 6685-00-007-9593, 6685-00-147-5841, 6685-00-428-8789 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 45-T8478K-54E-300-0400-50-550F?

Key specifications for 45-T8478K-54E-300-0400-50-550F: Scale Smallest Increment: 5.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT; Bulb Tip Length: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Pointer/pen Type and Quantity: 1 INDICATING SINGLE AND 1 REFERENCE SINGLE; Scale Type: CONCENTRIC DIAL. 24 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6685-00-477-2169 still in active supply?

NSN 6685-00-477-2169 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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