The Gage,vacuum,indicating, cataloged under National Stock Number 6685-01-697-9201, 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 Ritchie Engineering Co Inc. 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 | 6685-01-697-9201 |
| Primary Part Number | 69044 |
| Item Name | Gage,vacuum,indicating |
| FSC / FSG | 6685 / 66 — Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments |
| Manufacturer | Ritchie Engineering Co Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Scale Name | VACUUM |
| Actuation Type | BOURDON TUBE |
| Mounting Connection Location | BOTTOM |
| Mounting Method | EXTERNAL PIPE THREAD 1/8 NPT |
| Scale Inscription/background Color | WHITE |
| Connection Type | EXTERNAL |
| Scale Range | +0.0 TO 30.0 INCHES HG IN |
| Scale Type | DIAL |
| Dial Size | 3.125 INCHES IN |
| Connection Location | BOTTOM |
| Pointer Color | BLACK |
| Material | STEEL CASE |
| Usage Design | DETERMINE SYSTEM VACUUM |
| Bezel Type | THREAD |
| Connection Size | 1/8IN MALE LOWER 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 |
|---|---|
| 69044 PRIMARY | Ritchie Engineering Co Inc (USA) |
NSN 6685-01-697-9201 is a Gage,vacuum,indicating, manufactured by Ritchie Engineering Co Inc, classified under FSC 6685, Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments. Status: active.
NSN 6685-01-697-9201 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 69044 (Ritchie Engineering Co Inc).
Key specifications for 69044: Scale Name: VACUUM; Actuation Type: BOURDON TUBE; Mounting Connection Location: BOTTOM; Mounting Method: EXTERNAL PIPE THREAD 1/8 NPT. 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.