The Gage,compound Pressure-Vacuum,di, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-181-9596, 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 19 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-181-9596 |
| Primary Part Number | EQ24-3FIP-RWBX |
| 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 RANGE |
| Scale Name | PRESSURE-VACUUM |
| Overall Diameter | 4.969 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Actuation Type | BOURDON TUBE |
| Mounting Method | SURFACE |
| 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 AND REFERENCE |
| Adjustability | ADJUSTABLE |
| Scale Type | SINGLE |
| Connector Type Vent | NOT PROVIDED |
| Dial Size | 4-1/2 IN. DIA IN |
| Graduation Unit | 30.0 INCHES AND 25.0 POUNDS LBS |
| Connection Location | BACK |
| Pointer Color | BLACK AND RED |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| EQ24-3FIP-RWBX PRIMARY | Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SQ24-3FIP-RWBX | 5/9 Secondary reference Weksler Glass Thermometer Corp |
NSN 6685-01-181-9596 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 6685-01-181-9596 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: EQ24-3FIP-RWBX (Ashcroft Inc Dba Heise).
Key specifications for EQ24-3FIP-RWBX: Scale Accuracy: PORM 1 PCT FULL RANGE; Scale Name: PRESSURE-VACUUM; Overall Diameter: 4.969 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuation Type: BOURDON TUBE. 19 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.