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8700-18Thermocouple,immersion

Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp · NSN 6685-00-542-1902 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-542-1902 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-542-1902. Primary manufacturer part number: 8700-18.
Features
  • Thermocouple,immersion — FSC 6685
  • Accommodated Wire Awg Size: 24
  • Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 SCREW
  • Material: CERAMIC OUTER JACKET INSULATION/SHEATHING
  • Precious Material and Location: WIRE PLATINUM AND WIRE RHODIUM
  • Material: GLASS INDIVIDUAL WIRE INSULATION
  • Material: CERAMIC PROTECTIVE TUBE
  • Precious Material: PLATINUM AND RHODIUM
Applications
  • Applications requiring Ceramic Outer Jacket Insulation/sheathing construction
General Description

The Thermocouple,immersion, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-542-1902, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp. Government technical data includes 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 verified substitute exists in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-542-1902
Primary Part Number8700-18
Item NameThermocouple,immersion
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerLeeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp
StatusACTIVE
Accommodated Wire Awg Size24
Terminal Type and Quantity2 SCREW
MaterialCERAMIC OUTER JACKET INSULATION/SHEATHING
Precious Material and LocationWIRE PLATINUM AND WIRE RHODIUM
MaterialGLASS INDIVIDUAL WIRE INSULATION
MaterialCERAMIC PROTECTIVE TUBE
Precious MaterialPLATINUM AND RHODIUM
Immersion Length17.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Operating Temp Range+0.0 TO 60.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Unit TypePROTECTIVE TUBE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 1
6240-00-880-5998CM19 INTERCHANGEABLE
Lamp,incandescent
Chicago Miniature Lighting Llc Dba Chicago Miniature Optoelectron
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8700-18 Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp (USA)
8700B18 Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp (USA)
Related Parts
6240-00-880-5998INTERCHANGEABLE
LAMP,INCANDESCENT
CM19

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-542-1902?

NSN 6685-00-542-1902 is a Thermocouple,immersion, manufactured by Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-542-1902?

NSN 6685-00-542-1902 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 8700-18 (Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp), 8700B18 (Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp).

What NSN replaces 6685-00-542-1902?

There is 1 known substitute for 6685-00-542-1902: 6240-00-880-5998. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8700-18?

Key specifications for 8700-18: Accommodated Wire Awg Size: 24; Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 SCREW; Material: CERAMIC OUTER JACKET INSULATION/SHEATHING; Precious Material and Location: WIRE PLATINUM AND WIRE RHODIUM. 12 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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