The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-017-2417, 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 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-017-2417 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,indicating,capillary |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Accuracy Rating | PORM 5 DEG F DEGF |
| Bulb Connection Type | UNION |
| Dial Diameter | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Indicator Connection Method | RIGID STEM |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Case Diameter | 4.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuating Medium | VAPOR PRESSURE |
| Pointer/pen Type and Quantity | 1 INDICATING SINGLE |
| Active Portion Length | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Type | DIAL |
| Bulb Quantity | 1 |
| Material | COPPER BULB |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | DIFFERENTIATED BY EXTRA LONG REFERENCE NUMBER |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 6440TWQ | 5/1 Secondary reference Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise |
| 35-6440-TWQ-10-R-070-M20/P200-0- | 3/1 Design control — primary reference Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise |
NSN 6685-01-017-2417 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6685-01-017-2417: 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: 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 17 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.