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57DFMThermometer,indicating,capillary

Desco Corp Marsh Bellofram Div · NSN 6685-00-812-7832 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-812-7832 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-812-7832. Primary manufacturer part number: 57DFM.
Features
  • Thermometer,indicating,capillary — FSC 6685
  • Extension Neck Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Case Diameter: 2.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Actuating Medium: VAPOR TENSION
  • Scale Smallest Increment: 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT
  • Material: STEEL METER CASE
  • Style Designator: BULB W/O SOCKET
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY BULB
Applications
  • Applications requiring Steel Meter Case construction
General Description

The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-812-7832, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Desco Corp Marsh Bellofram Div. Government technical data includes 23 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-00-812-7832
Primary Part Number57DFM
Item NameThermometer,indicating,capillary
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerDesco Corp Marsh Bellofram Div
StatusACTIVE
Extension Neck Length1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Case Diameter2.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Actuating MediumVAPOR TENSION
Scale Smallest Increment2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT
MaterialSTEEL METER CASE
Style DesignatorBULB W/O SOCKET
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY BULB
Scale Accuracy Rating2 PCT
Active Portion Length2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb Connection TypeUNION
Bulb TypeFLEXIBLE CAPILLARY
Flexible Tube Length96.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb Quantity1
Bulb Overall Length3.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Bulb StylePLAIN BULB W/BENDABLE EXTENSION
Dial Diameter2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Active Portion Diameter0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Scale TypeCONCENTRIC DIAL
Pointer/pen Type and Quantity1 INDICATING SINGLE
Indicator Connection MethodFLEXIBLE TUBE
Scale Inscription/background ColorWHITE MARKINGS ON BLACK BACKGROUND
Bulb Tip Length2.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Case TypeVAPORPROOF
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
6685-00-023-1734K25240-003 FAHRENHEIT INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,indicating,capillary
Tempco Inc Dba Marshalltown Tempco
6685-00-835-274457DFM0L417 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,indicating,capillary
Bellofram Corporation
6685-00-936-6040K25150 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,indicating,capillary
Tempco Inc Dba Marshalltown Tempco
5360-01-708-122751885-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Eaton Aerospace Llc Dba Eaton Aerospace Jackson
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
57DFM Desco Corp Marsh Bellofram Div (USA)
518851 Joy Mfg Co Air Power Group Michigan City Plant (USA)
57DFM Bellofram Corporation (USA)
518851 Joy Global Underground Mining Llc (USA)
Related Parts
6685-00-023-1734INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY
K25240-003 FAHRENHEIT
6685-00-835-2744INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY
57DFM0L417
6685-00-936-6040INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY
K25150
5360-01-708-1227INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
51885-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-812-7832?

NSN 6685-00-812-7832 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, manufactured by Desco Corp Marsh Bellofram Div, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-00-812-7832?

NSN 6685-00-812-7832 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 57DFM (Desco Corp Marsh Bellofram Div), 518851 (Joy Mfg Co Air Power Group Michigan City Plant), 57DFM (Bellofram Corporation), 518851 (Joy Global Underground Mining Llc).

What NSN replaces 6685-00-812-7832?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6685-00-812-7832: 6685-00-023-1734, 6685-00-835-2744, 6685-00-936-6040 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 57DFM?

Key specifications for 57DFM: Extension Neck Length: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Case Diameter: 2.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuating Medium: VAPOR TENSION; Scale Smallest Increment: 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT. 23 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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