The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-809-0980, 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 General Electric Company. Government technical data includes 20 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-00-809-0980 |
| Primary Part Number | 1C5853P841 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,indicating,capillary |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | General Electric Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flexible Tube Length | 60.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 FLUSH AND 3 HOLE |
| Bulb Overall Length | 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Type | PLAIN RIGID |
| Active Portion Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | BLACK MARKING ON WHITE BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Bulb Connection Type | UNION |
| Dial Diameter | 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Indicator Connection Method | FLEXIBLE TUBE |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.281 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Case Diameter | 7.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuating Medium | VAPOR PRESSURE |
| Pointer/pen Type and Quantity | 1 INDICATING SINGLE |
| Active Portion Length | 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | ZERO ADJUSTMENT |
| Scale Type | CONCENTRIC DIAL |
| Mounting Bolt Circle Diameter | 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Quantity | 1 |
| Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY METER CASE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1C5853P841 | General Electric Company (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6-6442TW | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise |
NSN 6685-00-809-0980 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, manufactured by General Electric Company, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-00-809-0980 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 1C5853P841 (General Electric Company).
Key specifications for 1C5853P841: Flexible Tube Length: 60.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 FLUSH AND 3 HOLE; Bulb Overall Length: 7.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Type: PLAIN RIGID. 20 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.