The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-00-995-9385, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-00-995-9385 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,indicating,capillary |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bulb Overall Length | 2.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Type | FLEXIBLE CAPILLARY |
| Active Portion Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | FLOURESCENT MARKING ON BLACK BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 10.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Bulb Connection Type | THREADED |
| Dial Diameter | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Indicator Connection Method | RIGID STEM |
| Style Designator | BULB W/O SOCKET |
| Case Diameter | 2.280 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuating Medium | ETHER |
| Pointer/pen Type and Quantity | 1 INDICATING SINGLE |
| Active Portion Length | 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Extension Neck Length | 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Type | CONCENTRIC DIAL |
| Case Type | VAPORPROOF |
| Bulb Quantity | 1 |
| Bulb Tip Length | 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Style | PLAIN BULB W/BENDABLE EXTENSION |
| Material | STEEL METER CASE |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY BULB |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1513558 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6685-00-995-9385 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6685-00-995-9385: Bulb Overall Length: 2.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Type: FLEXIBLE CAPILLARY; Active Portion Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Scale Inscription/background Color: FLOURESCENT MARKING ON BLACK BACKGROUND. 21 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.