The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-082-1291, 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 Cae Inc. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-082-1291 |
| Primary Part Number | MA54357-01-03 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,indicating,capillary |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Cae Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flexible Tube Length | 156.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Type | FLEXIBLE CAPILLARY |
| Active Portion Diameter | 0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | GREEN MARKING 30 TO 145,YELLOW MARKING 145 TO 165,RED MARKING 165 TO 180,WHITE BACKGROUND |
| Scale Smallest Increment | 2.0 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Bulb Connection Type | SOLDER |
| Dial Diameter | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Indicator Connection Method | FLEXIBLE TUBE |
| Case Diameter | 3.844 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuating Medium | VOLATILE VAPOR |
| Pointer/pen Type and Quantity | 1 INDICATING SINGLE |
| Active Portion Length | 6.063 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | ZERO ADJUSTMENT |
| Scale Type | CONCENTRIC ARC DIAL |
| Bulb Quantity | 1 |
| Material | STEEL METER CASE |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY BULB |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MA54357-01-03 PRIMARY | Cae Inc (CAN) |
| 3-1-2-57AFM1-2BACK13FTCAPILLARY3 | Bellofram Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3-1-2-57AFM1-2BACK13FTCAPILLARY3 | 5/9 Secondary reference Desco Corp Marsh Bellofram Div |
| MA54357-03 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cae Inc |
| 131-625 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cae Inc |
NSN 6685-01-082-1291 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, manufactured by Cae Inc, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-01-082-1291 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: MA54357-01-03 (Cae Inc), 3-1-2-57AFM1-2BACK13FTCAPILLARY3 (Bellofram Corporation).
Key specifications for MA54357-01-03: Flexible Tube Length: 156.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Type: FLEXIBLE CAPILLARY; Active Portion Diameter: 0.563 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Scale Inscription/background Color: GREEN MARKING 30 TO 145,YELLOW MARKING 145 TO 165,RED MARKING 165 TO 180,WHITE BACKGROUND. 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.