The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-488-5583, 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 Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise. Government technical data includes 23 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-00-488-5583 |
| Primary Part Number | 31GP-Y00F-F30Y |
| Item Name | Thermometer,indicating,capillary |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flexible Tube Length | 360.000 INCHES NOMINAL360.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Overall Length | 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Type | FLEXIBLE EXTENSION PLAIN |
| Active Portion Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | BLACK MARKING ON YELLOW BACKGROUNDBLACK MARKING ON YELLOW BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Scale Accuracy Rating | 0.9 PCT |
| Bulb Connection Type | UNION |
| Dial Diameter | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Indicator Connection Method | FLEXIBLE TUBE |
| Style Designator | BULB W/O SOCKET |
| Case Diameter | 4.750 INCHES NOMINAL4.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuating Medium | GASGAS |
| Pointer/pen Type and Quantity | 1 INDICATING SINGLE |
| Active Portion Length | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Extension Neck Length | 16.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Type | CONCENTRIC DIALCONCENTRIC DIAL |
| Scale Measurement Range | +20.000 TO 240.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT+20.000 TO 240.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Bulb Quantity | 11 |
| Bulb Tip Length | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Style | PLAIN BULB W/BENDABLE EXTENSION |
| Material | ALUMINUM METER CASE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING 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 |
|---|---|
| 31GP-Y00F-F30Y PRIMARY | Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M27-400REVD | 5/1 Secondary reference Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp |
| 31GP-Y00F-F30Y | 5/9 Secondary reference Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp |
NSN 6685-00-488-5583 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, manufactured by Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-00-488-5583 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 31GP-Y00F-F30Y (Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6685-00-488-5584. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 31GP-Y00F-F30Y: Flexible Tube Length: 360.000 INCHES NOMINAL360.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Overall Length: 18.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Type: FLEXIBLE EXTENSION PLAIN; Active Portion Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 23 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.