The Humidity Element,resistance, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-058-5686, 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 Newport Scientific Inc Hygrodynamic Products Div. Government technical data includes 5 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 6685-01-058-5686 |
| Primary Part Number | L15-1205 |
| Item Name | Humidity Element,resistance |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Newport Scientific Inc Hygrodynamic Products Div |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Nominal Diameter | 0.750 INCHES IN |
| Nominal Length | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Body Nominal Height | 1.688 INCHES IN |
| Media for Which Designed | MOISTURE |
| Material | PLASTIC AND ALUMINUM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| L15-1205 PRIMARY | Newport Scientific Inc Hygrodynamic Products Div (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A16573-010 | 5/9 Secondary reference Spx Corporation Dba Dielectric Communications Div Spx Communication Technologies |
| A16573-10 | 5/9 Secondary reference Spx Corporation Dba Dielectric Communications Div Spx Communication Technologies |
NSN 6685-01-058-5686 is a Humidity Element,resistance, manufactured by Newport Scientific Inc Hygrodynamic Products Div, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-01-058-5686 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: L15-1205 (Newport Scientific Inc Hygrodynamic Products Div).
Key specifications for L15-1205: Nominal Diameter: 0.750 INCHES IN; Nominal Length: 0.375 INCHES IN; Body Nominal Height: 1.688 INCHES IN; Special Features: SENSORING ELEMENT HAS 0.125 IN. DIA. HOLE IN CENTER; RESPONDS TO 65 PERCENT OF TOTAL HUMIDITY CHANGE WITH 3 SECONDS IN. 5 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.