The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-021-2486, 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 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-021-2486 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,indicating,capillary |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flexible Tube Length | 96.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Overall Length | 2.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Type | PLAIN RIGID |
| Active Portion Diameter | 0.430 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | WHITE MARKINGS ON BLACK BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 10.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Bulb Connection Type | UNION |
| Dial Diameter | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Indicator Connection Method | FLEXIBLE TUBE |
| Case Diameter | 2.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Pointer/pen Type and Quantity | 1 INDICATING SINGLE |
| Active Portion Length | 1.900 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Quantity | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 6488682 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference General Motors Llc Dba General Motors |
| 80326-96 | 5/9 Secondary reference Hobbs Corp |
| 6402395 | 5/9 Secondary reference General Motors Llc Dba General Motors |
| 6488682 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept General Motors Llc Dba General Motors Llc |
NSN 6685-01-021-2486 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6685-01-021-2486: Flexible Tube Length: 96.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Overall Length: 2.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Type: PLAIN RIGID; Active Portion Diameter: 0.430 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 13 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.