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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

L6Thermometer,indicating,capillary

Liftec Inc Div Liftec, Inc. · NSN 6685-00-760-8028 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-760-8028 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-760-8028. Primary manufacturer part number: L6.
Features
  • Thermometer,indicating,capillary — FSC 6685
  • Pointer/pen Type and Quantity: 1 INDICATING SINGLE
  • Bulb Overall Length: 4.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Scale Inscription/background Color: BLACK MARKING ON WHITE BACKGROUND
  • Material: ALUMINUM METER CASE
  • Material: COPPER BULB
  • Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics: AS DIFFERENTIATED BY SCALE READING DATA,BULB DATA,AND CASE DATA
  • Actuating Medium: VAPOR TENSION
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Meter Case construction
General Description

The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-760-8028, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Liftec Inc Div Liftec, Inc.. Government technical data includes 21 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-760-8028
Primary Part NumberL6
Item NameThermometer,indicating,capillary
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerLiftec Inc Div Liftec, Inc.
StatusACTIVE
Pointer/pen Type and Quantity1 INDICATING SINGLE
Bulb Overall Length4.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Scale Inscription/background ColorBLACK MARKING ON WHITE BACKGROUND
MaterialALUMINUM METER CASE
MaterialCOPPER BULB
Reference Number Differentiating CharacteristicsAS DIFFERENTIATED BY SCALE READING DATA,BULB DATA,AND CASE DATA
Actuating MediumVAPOR TENSION
Mounting Bolt Circle Diameter5.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Active Portion Length3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb TypePLAIN RIGID
Bulb Quantity1
Dial Diameter4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Scale TypeCONCENTRIC DIAL
Flexible Tube Length60.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Indicator Connection MethodFLEXIBLE TUBE
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 SURFACE AND 3 HOLE
Active Portion Diameter0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Scale Smallest Increment2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT
Case Diameter5.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb Connection TypeUNION
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6695-00-179-51161908722-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Meter Movement
Honeywell International Inc. Dba Honeywell International
5120-00-189-2990 INTERCHANGEABLE
Key,socket Head Screw
5340-00-193-3638150BPTL6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Strap,retaining
Diamond Manufacturing Company
4030-00-254-9043 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ferrule,wire Rope
3120-00-339-2708L6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
Circor Naval Solutions Llc Dba Warren Pumps
3010-00-371-36246AMERICAN INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupling,shaft,flexible
Ameridrives International Llc Dba Ameridrives International Llc
2320-00-555-8720 INTERCHANGEABLE
Truck,tank
3110-00-691-5360A61014 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,linear Motion
Thomson Industries Inc
4940-00-868-8464L6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tray,shop Maintenance
Graymills Corporation
6135-00-933-4293NEDA 1611 INTERCHANGEABLE
Battery,nonrechargeable
American National Standards Institute Incorporated Dba American National Standards Institute
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
L6 Liftec Inc Div Liftec, Inc. (USA)
71860 Randall Mfg. Co., Inc. (USA)
X6-G70891 Liftec Inc Div Liftec, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
6695-00-179-5116INTERCHANGEABLE
METER MOVEMENT
1908722-1
5120-00-189-2990INTERCHANGEABLE
KEY,SOCKET HEAD SCREW
5340-00-193-3638INTERCHANGEABLE
STRAP,RETAINING
150BPTL6
4030-00-254-9043INTERCHANGEABLE
FERRULE,WIRE ROPE
3120-00-339-2708INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
L6
3010-00-371-3624INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLING,SHAFT,FLEXIBLE
6AMERICAN
2320-00-555-8720INTERCHANGEABLE
TRUCK,TANK
3110-00-691-5360INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,LINEAR MOTION
A61014
4940-00-868-8464INTERCHANGEABLE
TRAY,SHOP MAINTENANCE
L6
6135-00-933-4293INTERCHANGEABLE
BATTERY,NONRECHARGEABLE
NEDA 1611
3950-01-130-4286INTERCHANGEABLE
WINCH,DRUM,HAND OPERATED
LM6-GC
6250-01-181-8795INTERCHANGEABLE
BALLAST,LAMP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-760-8028?

NSN 6685-00-760-8028 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, manufactured by Liftec Inc Div Liftec, Inc., classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-760-8028?

NSN 6685-00-760-8028 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: L6 (Liftec Inc Div Liftec, Inc.), 71860 (Randall Mfg. Co., Inc.), X6-G70891 (Liftec Inc Div Liftec, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 6685-00-760-8028?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6685-00-760-8028: 6695-00-179-5116, 5120-00-189-2990, 5340-00-193-3638 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of L6?

Key specifications for L6: Pointer/pen Type and Quantity: 1 INDICATING SINGLE; Bulb Overall Length: 4.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Scale Inscription/background Color: BLACK MARKING ON WHITE BACKGROUND; Material: ALUMINUM METER CASE. 21 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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