The Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-262-0040, 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 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-262-0040 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Criticality Code Justification | ZZZY |
| Scale Type | CONCENTRIC DIAL |
| Scale Measurement Range | +20.000 TO 240.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | MATERIAL WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SHIPS PARTS CONTROL CENTER ACTIVITY HX QUALITY CONTROL,MANUFACTURING AND TESTING SPECIFICATIONS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL F — Mutilate — Cut |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | C |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 45-T8478K-51E-040-0200 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Abb Kent-Taylor Inc |
| 75D120 | 5/9 Secondary reference Abb Kent-Taylor Inc |
NSN 6685-01-262-0040 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating,bime, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6685-01-262-1534. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 6685-01-262-0040: Criticality Code Justification: ZZZY; Scale Type: CONCENTRIC DIAL; Scale Measurement Range: +20.000 TO 240.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT; Special Features: THERMOMETER TO HAVE RED LINE SET AT 180 DEG. F.. 4 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.
NSN 6685-01-262-0040 has DEMIL Code F. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.