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252AThermometer,self-Indicating,bime

Philadelphia Thermometer and Controls Inc · NSN 6685-00-782-5236 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-782-5236 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-782-5236. Primary manufacturer part number: 252A.
Features
  • Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime — FSC 6685
  • Surface Treatment: ENAMEL METER CASE
  • Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING METER CASE
  • Style Designator: STRAIGHT FORM, VERTICAL DIAL
  • Dial Diameter: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Scale Type: CONCENTRIC DIAL
  • Stem Length: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Scale Smallest Increment: 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Corrosion Resisting Meter Case construction
General Description

The Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-782-5236, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Philadelphia Thermometer and Controls Inc. Government technical data includes 13 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 22 commercial cross-references from 15 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-782-5236
Primary Part Number252A
Item NameThermometer,self-Indicating,bime
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPhiladelphia Thermometer and Controls Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Surface TreatmentENAMEL METER CASE
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING METER CASE
Style DesignatorSTRAIGHT FORM, VERTICAL DIAL
Dial Diameter3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Scale TypeCONCENTRIC DIAL
Stem Length4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Scale Smallest Increment2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT
Design TypeFLUCTUATING
Scale Accuracy Rating1 PCT ENTIRE RANGE
Scale Measurement Range+20.000 TO 240.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT
Immersion Length2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Features ProvidedPROTECTIVE GLASS/PLASTIC
Scale Inscription/background ColorBLACK MARKING ON WHITE BACKGROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5330-00-221-1674800-001-6 INTERCHANGEABLE
Packing with Retainer
Parker-Hannifin Corporation Dba Pneutronics Div Composite Sealing Systems Division
6685-00-449-7087 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime
5975-01-115-2542252A INTERCHANGEABLE
Box Connector,electrical
Abb Installation Products Inc
6685-01-121-2193E324A4 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime
Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise
5331-01-137-959251767101 INTERCHANGEABLE
O-Ring
Alfa Laval Inc
6685-01-329-7406026-23421-008 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime
Johnson Controls Navy Systems, Llc
6650-01-524-3194252A INTERCHANGEABLE
Test Set,optical Power
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Div Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
252A Philadelphia Thermometer and Controls Inc (USA)
D624-127APCT11 Gas Equipment Engineering Corporation, the Dba Geeco (USA)
8701246-80 Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise (USA)
58B124107PC1 Ametek Advanced Industries, Inc. (USA)
E324A4 Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp (USA)
19-04-0127 Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat (USA)
B3A4-L 20-240 Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp (USA)
ITD-3-24-A-4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4250MS4B Moeller Instrument Company, Inc. Dba Moeller Instrument Co (USA)
MIL-I-17244 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
715J217PC13 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Div Marine Systems (USA)
8701246-80 Alfa Laval Inc (USA)
6685PL0662892 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
026-23421-008 Johnson Controls Navy Systems, Llc (USA)
906J405-13 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Div Marine Systems (USA)
19-04-0135 Cargill Inc Vegetable Oil Div (USA)
937-7752 Aqua-Chem, Inc. (USA)
30-6365EHT34R04 Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise (USA)
26-11943 Johnson Controls Navy Systems, Llc (USA)
58B124107-001 Ametek Advanced Industries, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
5330-00-221-1674INTERCHANGEABLE
PACKING WITH RETAINER
800-001-6
6685-00-449-7087INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING,BIME
5975-01-115-2542INTERCHANGEABLE
BOX CONNECTOR,ELECTRICAL
252A
6685-01-121-2193INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING,BIME
E324A4
5331-01-137-9592INTERCHANGEABLE
O-RING
51767101
6685-01-329-7406INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING,BIME
026-23421-008
6650-01-524-3194INTERCHANGEABLE
TEST SET,OPTICAL POWER
252A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-782-5236?

NSN 6685-00-782-5236 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, manufactured by Philadelphia Thermometer and Controls Inc, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-782-5236?

NSN 6685-00-782-5236 has 22 cross-referenced part numbers: 252A (Philadelphia Thermometer and Controls Inc), D624-127APCT11 (Gas Equipment Engineering Corporation, the Dba Geeco), 8701246-80 (Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise), 58B124107PC1 (Ametek Advanced Industries, Inc.), E324A4 (Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp) and 17 more.

What NSN replaces 6685-00-782-5236?

There are 7 known substitutes for 6685-00-782-5236: 5330-00-221-1674, 6685-00-449-7087, 5975-01-115-2542 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 252A?

Key specifications for 252A: Overall Length: 6.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Surface Treatment: ENAMEL METER CASE; Material: STEEL CORROSION RESISTING METER CASE; Style Designator: STRAIGHT FORM, VERTICAL DIAL. 14 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6685-00-782-5236 still in active supply?

NSN 6685-00-782-5236 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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