The Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-179-4579, 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 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-179-4579 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Stem Length | 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Design Type | FLUCTUATING |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | BLACK MARKINGS ON WHITE BACKGROUND |
| Scale Accuracy Rating | PORM 1 PCT FULL RANGE |
| Dial Diameter | 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | STRAIGHT FORM, HORIZONTAL DIAL |
| Scale Type | DIAL |
| Scale Measurement Range | +50.000 TO 400.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Material | STEEL COMP 430 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 |
|---|---|
| L4675 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Desco Corp Marsh Bellofram Div |
| C10358-1 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6685-01-179-4579 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6685-01-179-4579: Stem Length: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: FLUCTUATING; Scale Inscription/background Color: BLACK MARKINGS ON WHITE BACKGROUND; Scale Accuracy Rating: PORM 1 PCT FULL RANGE. 9 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.