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40-048Thermometer,self-Indicating

Streck Laboratories Inc · NSN 6685-01-385-1803 · FSC 6685 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6685-01-385-1803 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6685-01-385-1803. Primary manufacturer part number: 40-048.
Features
  • Thermometer,self-Indicating — FSC 6685
  • Scale Measurement Range: +20.000 TO 50.000 DEG CELSIUS+20.000 TO 50.000 DEG CELSIUS
  • Material: GLASS STEM LIQUID IN GLASS
  • Actuating Medium: ETHYLENE GLYCOLETHYLENE GLYCOL
  • Scale Type: ENGRAVED TUBEENGRAVED TUBE
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Streck Laboratories Inc
Applications
  • Applications requiring Glass Stem Liquid in Glass construction
General Description

The Thermometer,self-Indicating, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-385-1803, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6685 (No Item Name Available) of the Instruments and Laboratory Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Streck Laboratories Inc. Government technical data includes 4 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6685-01-385-1803
Primary Part Number40-048
Item NameThermometer,self-Indicating
FSC / FSG6685 / 66 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerStreck Laboratories Inc
StatusACTIVE
Scale Measurement Range+20.000 TO 50.000 DEG CELSIUS+20.000 TO 50.000 DEG CELSIUS
MaterialGLASS STEM LIQUID IN GLASS
Actuating MediumETHYLENE GLYCOLETHYLENE GLYCOL
Scale TypeENGRAVED TUBEENGRAVED TUBE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
3110-00-588-958140048 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing
Mpb Corporation Dba Mpb Corp
5895-00-670-4849 INTERCHANGEABLE
Amplifier-Power Supply Group
5330-00-885-028640048 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Champion Aerospace Llc
3110-01-171-793940048 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Ingersoll-Rand Company Dba Ingersoll-Rand Div Tool & Hoist Division
4130-01-204-2801400-48 INTERCHANGEABLE
Evaporator,ice Making Machine
Wilshire Corp
3120-01-483-816440048 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
Cadillac Gage Textron Inc.
8465-01-541-830740048 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hydration System
Camelbak Products, Llc Dba Camelbak
5945-01-577-1973282217 INTERCHANGEABLE
Solenoid,electrical
Hobart Brothers Llc
4010-01-654-21824-0048 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wire Cord
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5340-01-688-119828-2217 INTERCHANGEABLE
Guard Assembly,blade
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
40-048 PRIMARY Streck Laboratories Inc (USA)
TEMP-CHEX Curtin Matheson Scientific Inc (USA)
282-217 Curtin Matheson Scientific Inc (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-588-9581INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING
40048
5895-00-670-4849INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER-POWER SUPPLY GROUP
5330-00-885-0286INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
40048
3110-01-171-7939INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
40048
4130-01-204-2801INTERCHANGEABLE
EVAPORATOR,ICE MAKING MACHINE
400-48
3120-01-483-8164INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
40048
8465-01-541-8307INTERCHANGEABLE
HYDRATION SYSTEM
40048
5945-01-577-1973INTERCHANGEABLE
SOLENOID,ELECTRICAL
282217
4010-01-654-2182INTERCHANGEABLE
WIRE CORD
4-0048
5340-01-688-1198INTERCHANGEABLE
GUARD ASSEMBLY,BLADE
28-2217

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6685-01-385-1803?

NSN 6685-01-385-1803 is a Thermometer,self-Indicating, manufactured by Streck Laboratories Inc, classified under FSC 6685 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6685-01-385-1803?

NSN 6685-01-385-1803 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 40-048 (Streck Laboratories Inc), TEMP-CHEX (Curtin Matheson Scientific Inc), 282-217 (Curtin Matheson Scientific Inc).

What NSN replaces 6685-01-385-1803?

There are 10 known substitutes for 6685-01-385-1803: 3110-00-588-9581, 5895-00-670-4849, 5330-00-885-0286 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 40-048?

Key specifications for 40-048: Scale Measurement Range: +20.000 TO 50.000 DEG CELSIUS+20.000 TO 50.000 DEG CELSIUS; Material: GLASS STEM LIQUID IN GLASS; Special Features: DESIGNED WITH PLASTIC HOLDER THAT ATTACHES MAGNETICALLY OR ADHESIVELY TO THE REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER OR INCUBATOR WALL; MOUNTED IN VIAL OF EHTYLENE GLYCOL; PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE; WITH WALL CHART; DO NOT FLUCTUATE WITH THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE DOOR; INCUBATOR MODELDESIGNED WITH PLASTIC HOLDER THAT ATTACHES MAGNETICALLY OR ADHESIVELY TO THE REFRIGERATOR, FREEZER OR INCUBATOR WALL; MOUNTED IN VIAL OF EHTYLENE GLYCOL; PROTECTIVE PLASTIC TUBE; WITH WALL CHART; DO NOT FLUCTUATE WITH THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE DOOR; INCUBATOR MODEL; Actuating Medium: ETHYLENE GLYCOLETHYLENE GLYCOL. 5 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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