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8690Tester,pyrometer and Thermocoupl

Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp · NSN 6685-00-987-3834 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-00-987-3834 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-00-987-3834. Primary manufacturer part number: 8690.
Features
  • Tester,pyrometer and Thermocoupl — FSC 6685
  • Material: ALUMINUM CASE
  • Scale Accuracy: 0.05 PERCENT
  • Case Type: HINGED LID CARRYING CASE W/HANDLE
  • Measurement Type: POTENTIOMETER CIRCUIT
  • Scale Length: 12.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Indicating Point Type: SINGLE
  • Scale Smallest Increment: 0.005 MILLIVOLTS
Applications
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Case construction
General Description

The Tester,pyrometer and Thermocoupl, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-987-3834, 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 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference from 1 manufacturer, 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
NSN6685-00-987-3834
Primary Part Number8690
Item NameTester,pyrometer and Thermocoupl
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerLeeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp
StatusACTIVE
MaterialALUMINUM CASE
Scale Accuracy0.05 PERCENT
Case TypeHINGED LID CARRYING CASE W/HANDLE
Measurement TypePOTENTIOMETER CIRCUIT
Scale Length12.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Indicating Point TypeSINGLE
Scale Smallest Increment0.005 MILLIVOLTS
Scale TypeDRUM
Accessory Components and Quantity3 DRY CELL BATTERIES
Installation DesignPORTABLE
Scale Range-10.1 TO 1020.0 MILLIVOLTS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5950-00-235-7095 INTERCHANGEABLE
Reactor
6640-00-290-684229-1200-09 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dish,evaporating
J & H Berge, Inc. Dba Lab Mart, the Div the Labmart
6640-00-290-6843 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dish,evaporating
6640-00-290-6846 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dish,evaporating
5930-00-470-0300 INTERCHANGEABLE
Switch,electrical
5360-00-738-07088690 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Circor Aerospace, Inc. Div Circor
5120-00-966-8243220606 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nozzle,caulking Gun
Prc - Desoto International, Inc. Dba Prc-Desoto International, Inc Div Asc-Indianapolis
4930-00-975-95418690 INTERCHANGEABLE
Oiler,hand
Gc/waldom Inc
4820-01-263-95568690-6 ITEM 2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Disk,valve
William E Williams Valve Corp
4820-01-264-06788690-6 IN ITEM 8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seat,valve
William E Williams Valve Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
8690 Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5950-00-235-7095INTERCHANGEABLE
REACTOR
6640-00-290-6842INTERCHANGEABLE
DISH,EVAPORATING
29-1200-09
6640-00-290-6843INTERCHANGEABLE
DISH,EVAPORATING
6640-00-290-6846INTERCHANGEABLE
DISH,EVAPORATING
5930-00-470-0300INTERCHANGEABLE
SWITCH,ELECTRICAL
5360-00-738-0708INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
8690
5120-00-966-8243INTERCHANGEABLE
NOZZLE,CAULKING GUN
220606
4930-00-975-9541INTERCHANGEABLE
OILER,HAND
8690
4820-01-263-9556INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK,VALVE
8690-6 ITEM 2
4820-01-264-0678INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,VALVE
8690-6 IN ITEM 8
4820-01-273-1410INTERCHANGEABLE
DISK,VALVE
8690-5 IN ITEM 2
3040-01-309-4149INTERCHANGEABLE
PISTON,LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER
8-690

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-00-987-3834?

NSN 6685-00-987-3834 is a Tester,pyrometer and Thermocoupl, 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 6685-00-987-3834?

NSN 6685-00-987-3834 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 8690 (Leeds and Northrup Co a Unit of General Signal Corp).

What NSN replaces 6685-00-987-3834?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6685-00-987-3834: 5950-00-235-7095, 6640-00-290-6842, 6640-00-290-6843 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 8690?

Key specifications for 8690: Material: ALUMINUM CASE; Scale Accuracy: 0.05 PERCENT; Case Type: HINGED LID CARRYING CASE W/HANDLE; Measurement Type: POTENTIOMETER CIRCUIT. 11 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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