The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-014-8705, 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 Bellofram Corporation. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-014-8705 |
| Primary Part Number | K5065 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,indicating,capillary |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Bellofram Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flexible Tube Length | 72.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Type | BENDABLE PLAIN |
| Active Portion Diameter | 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | BLACK MARKINGS ON WHITE BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Bulb Connection Type | UNION |
| Dial Diameter | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Indicator Connection Method | FLEXIBLE TUBE |
| Style Designator | BULB W/O SOCKET |
| Case Diameter | 4.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuating Medium | VAPOR TENSION |
| Pointer/pen Type and Quantity | 1 INDICATING SINGLE |
| Active Portion Length | 2.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Type | DIAL |
| Scale Measurement Range | +40.000 TO 240.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Bulb Quantity | 1 |
| Bulb Tip Length | 2.812 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| K3565OT | Tempco Inc Dba Marshalltown Tempco (USA) |
| K5065 PRIMARY | Bellofram Corporation (USA) |
| 103572 | L-3 Communications Electronicsystems Incdba L-3 Electronic System Services (CAN) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| K5065 | 5/9 Secondary reference Desco Corp Marsh Bellofram Div |
NSN 6685-01-014-8705 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, manufactured by Bellofram Corporation, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-01-014-8705 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: K3565OT (Tempco Inc Dba Marshalltown Tempco), K5065 (Bellofram Corporation), 103572 (L-3 Communications Electronicsystems Incdba L-3 Electronic System Services).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6680-01-134-1447, 5998-01-237-3201. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for K5065: Flexible Tube Length: 72.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Type: BENDABLE PLAIN; Active Portion Diameter: 0.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Scale Inscription/background Color: BLACK MARKINGS ON WHITE BACKGROUND. 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.