The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-089-9606, 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 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-089-9606 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,indicating,capillary |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Flexible Tube Length | 36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Type | FLEXIBLE EXTENSION PLAIN |
| Active Portion Diameter | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Connection Type | UNION |
| Dial Diameter | 4.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Indicator Connection Method | FLEXIBLE TUBE |
| Style Designator | BULB W/O SOCKET |
| Case Diameter | 5.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuating Medium | GAS |
| Pointer/pen Type and Quantity | 1 INDICATING SINGLE AND 1 REFERENCE SINGLE |
| Active Portion Length | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Type | DIAL |
| Scale Measurement Range | -40.000 TO 180.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Bulb Quantity | 1 |
| Bulb Tip Length | 3.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Style | PLAIN BULB W/BENDABLE EXTENSION |
| Material | ALUMINUM METER CASE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MIL-T-19646 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| GL0374 | 5/9 Secondary reference Gardner Denver Nash Llc Dba Gardner Denver Engineered Products Group Div Gardner Denver Nash |
| M19646-C218D45 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| 15-0382 PIECE 3 | 5/9 Secondary reference Gardner Denver Nash Llc Dba Gardner Denver Engineered Products Group Div Gardner Denver Nash |
| 45-T8478K-54E-0030 40-180DEGF | 5/1 Secondary reference Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise |
NSN 6685-01-089-9606 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6685-01-089-9606: Flexible Tube Length: 36.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Type: FLEXIBLE EXTENSION PLAIN; Active Portion Diameter: 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Connection Type: UNION. 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.