The Gage,compound Pressure-Vacuum,di, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-044-0237, 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 Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise. Government technical data includes 21 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-044-0237 |
| Primary Part Number | BQ43-XFOS-RW |
| Item Name | Gage,compound Pressure-Vacuum,di |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Scale Accuracy | PORM 1 PCT FULL SCALE |
| Scale Name | PRESSURE-VACUUM |
| Overall Diameter | 3.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuation Type | BOURDON TUBE |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | BLACK MARKINGS ON WHITE BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 5.0 INCHES AND 5.0 POUNDS LBS |
| Connection Type | EXTERNAL |
| Scale Range | +0.0 TO 30.0 INCHES AND +0.0 TO 300.0 POUNDS LBS |
| Pointer Type | INDICATING |
| Adjustability | ADJUSTABLE |
| Scale Type | SINGLE |
| Connector Type Vent | NOT PROVIDED |
| Dial Size | 3-1/2 IN. DIA IN |
| Graduation Unit | 30.0 INCHES AND 25.0 POUNDS LBS |
| Connection Location | BOTTOM |
| Pointer Color | BLACK |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING CASE |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY 511 ACTUATING ELEMENT |
| Material | PLASTIC PROTECTIVE CRYSTAL |
| Connection Quantity | 1 |
| Connection Size | 0.250 IN. TUBE IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| BQ43-XFOS-RW PRIMARY | Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BQ13-AFOS-RWFX | 5/1 Secondary reference Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise |
| BQ13-FFOS-RWXX | 5/9 Secondary reference Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp |
NSN 6685-01-044-0237 is a Gage,compound Pressure-Vacuum,di, manufactured by Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-01-044-0237 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BQ43-XFOS-RW (Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise).
Key specifications for BQ43-XFOS-RW: Scale Accuracy: PORM 1 PCT FULL SCALE; Scale Name: PRESSURE-VACUUM; Overall Diameter: 3.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuation Type: BOURDON TUBE. 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.