The Thermometer,indicating,capillary, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-505-9331, 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 Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co. Government technical data includes 15 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6685-01-505-9331 |
| Primary Part Number | 38515K16 |
| Item Name | Thermometer,indicating,capillary |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bulb Overall Length | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Type | BENDABLE PLAIN |
| Active Portion Diameter | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Dial Diameter | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | BULB W/SOCKET |
| Actuating Medium | VAPOR |
| Pointer/pen Type and Quantity | 1 INDICATING SINGLE |
| Active Portion Length | 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Extension Neck Length | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Scale Type | ETCHED FLAT GLASS |
| Scale Measurement Range | +40.000 TO 240.000 DEG FAHRENHEIT AND +0.000 TO 115.000 DEG CELSIUS |
| Bulb Quantity | 1 |
| Bulb Tip Length | 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Bulb Style | PLAIN BULB |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 38515K16 PRIMARY | Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co (USA) |
NSN 6685-01-505-9331 is a Thermometer,indicating,capillary, manufactured by Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-01-505-9331 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 38515K16 (Mcmaster-Carr Supply Co).
Key specifications for 38515K16: Bulb Overall Length: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Bulb Type: BENDABLE PLAIN; Active Portion Diameter: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Dial Diameter: 2.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 15 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.