The Thermocouple,heating Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-485-8646, 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 Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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.
| Item Name | Thermocouple,heating Element |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments (FSG 66) |
| Manufacturers | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (CAGE 11083) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-485-8646 |
| Primary Part Number | 2640046 |
| Item Name | Thermocouple,heating Element |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2640046 PRIMARY | Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1244596 | 5/9 Secondary reference Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense |
NSN 6685-01-485-8646 is a Thermocouple,heating Element, manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-01-485-8646 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2640046 (Caterpillar Inc Div Caterpillar Defense).
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.