The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-018-1998, 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 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-018-1998 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,indicating,capillary |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bulb Type | FLEXIBLE EXTENSION PLAIN |
| Active Portion Diameter | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Connection Type | UNION |
| Dial Diameter | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Indicator Connection Method | FLEXIBLE TUBE |
| Style Designator | BULB W/O SOCKET |
| Case Diameter | 3.938 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuating Medium | VAPOR |
| Pointer/pen Type and Quantity | 1 INDICATING SINGLE |
| Active Portion Length | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Type | DIAL |
| Scale Measurement Range | -20.000 TO 120.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Bulb Quantity | 1 |
| Bulb Tip Length | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Style | PLAIN BULB W/BENDABLE EXTENSION |
| Material | STEEL METER CASE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 312A-JORF-PDG9/35 3/4IN.-24U/C | 5/9 Secondary reference Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp |
| 6964-10 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6964-10 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Air Dry Co of America, Llc |
NSN 6685-01-018-1998 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6685-01-018-1998: Bulb Type: FLEXIBLE EXTENSION PLAIN; Active Portion Diameter: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Connection Type: UNION; Dial Diameter: 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 16 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.
NSN 6685-01-018-1998 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.