Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments - France (FR)
Federal Supply Class (FSC): 6685
NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 6685
Federal Supply Group (FSG): 66 Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 66 Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Items Managed by France (FR) - NCB is 14
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NATO Supply Class 6685 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 66, which is dedicated to Instruments And Laboratory Equipment. Specifically, Class 6685 focuses on Pressure, Temperature, And Humidity Measuring And Controlling Instruments.
This class includes a wide range of instruments used to measure and control pressure, temperature, and humidity in various applications. Some examples of instruments in this class include:
1. Pressure Gauges: These instruments are used to measure the pressure of gases or liquids in a system. They typically consist of a dial or digital display that shows the pressure reading.
2. Thermometers: Thermometers are used to measure temperature. They can be digital or analog and may be designed for specific temperature ranges or applications.
3. Humidity Meters: These instruments are used to measure the amount of moisture or humidity in the air. They are commonly used in weather monitoring, HVAC systems, and industrial processes.
4. Pressure Transmitters: These instruments are used to measure and transmit pressure readings electronically. They are often used in industrial applications where remote monitoring or control is required.
5. Temperature Controllers: These instruments are used to regulate temperature in systems or processes. They typically include a sensor to measure the temperature and a control mechanism to adjust it as needed.
6. Humidity Controllers: Similar to temperature controllers, humidity controllers are used to regulate humidity levels in systems or processes. They can be used in applications such as climate control systems or manufacturing processes.
These are just a few examples of the instruments included in NATO Supply Class 6685. The class encompasses a wide range of measuring and controlling instruments related to pressure, temperature, and humidity.
Includes Thermometers, including Engine Thermometers; Pressure Gages; Thermocouple Leads; Resistance Bulbs.
Excludes Clinical Therometers; (FSC 6515); Thermostatic and Differential Pressure Switches (FSC 5930); and Meteorological Instruments (FSC 6660).
Note-Infrared assemblies (including sub-assemblies and components) designed specifically for use as or with instruments and laboratory equipment are included in the classes of this group. Also included are computers (including computer assemblies, computer systems and components) designed specifically for use with instruments and laboratory equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 6685
- What is Federal Supply Class 6685?
- FSC 6685 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 6685) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 6685?
- NSC 6685 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 6685 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Pressure, Temperature, and Humidity Measuring and Controlling Instruments.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 6685 in?
- FSC 6685 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 66 which contains Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 6685 in?
- NSC 6685 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 66 which contains Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 6685
- What is a Heating Element Thermocouple? 44 Items
- A Heating Element Thermocouple (THERMOCOUPLE,HEATING ELEMENT) is a thermocouple which includes a resistance element designed to transfer heat of the element to its thermojunction.
- What is an Aneroid Barometer? 13 Items
- An Aneroid Barometer (BAROMETER,ANEROID) is a barometer consisting of a pressure-sensitive element which contracts or expands in proportion to atmospheric pressure, connected through a linkage to a pointer. Its dial is graduated in units of pressure measurement (pounds per square inch, inches of mercury, millibars, and the like.) To indicate atmospheric pressure only.
- What is an Aneroid Manometer? 11 Items
- An Aneroid Manometer (MANOMETER,ANEROID) is a pressure-sensitive instrument similar to a BAROMETER,ANEROID, except that it is calibrated for a greater range. Used to indicate air pressure in an enclosed space, such as a submarine.
- What is a Hygrograph? 16 Items
- A Hygrograph is an item which senses, measures, and records the moisture content of the surrounding atmosphere.
- What is a Hygrothermograph? 11 Items
- A Hygrothermograph is an item which senses, measures, and records the temperature and moisture content of the surrounding atmosphere.
- What is a Thermograph? 32 Items
- A Thermograph is an item which senses, measures, and records the temperature of the atmosphere surrounding the sensing element. Excludes THERMOMETER, RECORDING, CAPILLARY TUBE AND BULB.
- What is a Pressure Transmitter? 1643 Items
- A Pressure Transmitter (TRANSMITTER,PRESSURE) is an instrument that senses, measures and converts pressure of a gas or fluid into electrical signals to be displayed in Pounds per Square Inch (PSI) or the equivalent. The item contains an input pressure port, electrical output connection and may include an output pressure port. See also TRANSDUCER, MOTIONAL PICKUP for items with a linear motional input and electrical output to be displayed in other than PSI or the equivalent.
- What is a Pressure Indicator? 567 Items
- A Pressure Indicator (INDICATOR,PRESSURE) is an indicator which indicates the pressure of a gas or liquid in a given system.
- What is an Electrical Resistance Temperature Indicator? 411 Items
- An Electrical Resistance Temperature Indicator (INDICATOR,TEMPERATURE,ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE) is an item that designates temperature by means of measuring the electrical resistance of a sensitive bulb whose resistance varies with a change of temperature. Does not include resistance bulb.
- What is a Thermocouple Temperature Indicator? 208 Items
- A Thermocouple Temperature Indicator (INDICATOR,TEMPERATURE,THERMOCOUPLE) is an indicator which indicates temperature by means of a thermocouple circuit.
- What is a Static Tube? 37 Items
- A Static Tube is a device provided with opening(s) which receive the barometric pressure of the atmosphere for transmission to various instruments.
- What is a Meter Adapter? 22 Items
- A Meter Adapter (ADAPTER,METER) is a part designed to provide the necessary accommodations for mounting a meter in a panel space of a size different from that normally intended to accommodate it.
- Support,Thermometer 13 Items
- What is a Humidity Control? 33 Items
- A Humidity Control (CONTROL,HUMIDITY) is a device composed of a control-actuating mechanism, an absorption element, and a switch for automatic controlling of humidity in rooms, compartments, and the like. May include an indicator.
- What is an Indicating Temperature Control? 181 Items
- An Indicating Temperature Control (CONTROL,TEMPERATURE,INDICATING) is a device composed of one or more control-actuating mechanisms, one or more switchs, and graduated scales or other indicators. It is designed to measure and control temperature in ovens, furnaces, and the like, through perception of a sensing element connected to the control. Excludes SWITCH, THERMOSTATIC(00451) and THERMOSTAT, FLOW CONTROL(16516).
- What is a Humidity-Temperature Recording Control? 10 Items
- A Humidity-Temperature Recording Control (CONTROL,HUMIDITY-TEMPERATURE RECORDING) is a device composed of sensing elements, one or more switches, a control-actuating mechanism, and a graduated chart, for automatically controlling and recording humidity and temperature in assembly rooms, buildings, compartments, laboratories, and the like. May have a thermometer or other indicator(s).
- What is a Recording Pressure Control? 25 Items
- A Recording Pressure Control (CONTROL,PRESSURE,RECORDING) is a device composed of a regulating valve or switch, a control-actuating mechanism, and a graduated chart, for automatically controlling and recording pressure of a fluid. May include an indicator.
- What is a Recording Temperature Control? 14 Items
- A Recording Temperature Control (CONTROL,TEMPERATURE,RECORDING) is a device composed of a switch, a sensing element, a control-actuating mechanism, and a graduated chart, for automatically controlling and recording temperature in compartments, furnaces, ovens, and the like. May include a thermometer or other indicator.
- What is an Immersion Thermocouple? 347 Items
- An Immersion Thermocouple (THERMOCOUPLE,IMMERSION) is a thermocouple whose thermojunction is specifically designed to be placed or dipped within a fluid.
- What is a Contact Thermocouple? 174 Items
- A Contact Thermocouple (THERMOCOUPLE,CONTACT) is a thermocouple whose thermojunction is specifically designed to mount on, attach to, or touch a solid.
- What is a Bimetallic Self-Indicating Thermometer? 96 Items
- A Bimetallic Self-Indicating Thermometer (THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING,BIMETALLIC) is a thermometer which has a bimetallic substance, whose measurable physical properties, or one of them, change with variation in temperature and self-indicate the temperature to a division or number on a graduated scale(s).
- What is an Indicating Pyrometer? 36 Items
- An Indicating Pyrometer (PYROMETER,INDICATING) is a pyrometer which utilizes the effect of temperature variation to change the characteristics of an electrical constant and this difference of electrical potential is shown by the position of a pointer relative to a graduated scale.
- What is a Resistance Indicating Thermometer? 49 Items
- A Resistance Indicating Thermometer (THERMOMETER,INDICATING,RESISTANCE) is a thermometer which utilizes a standard electric source of current for determining and indicating temperature, by employing a balanced bridge circuit or an unbalanced deflectional bridge circuit in conjunction with a sensitive bulb whose electrical resistance varies with a change in temperature.
- What is a Capillary Tube And Bulb Indicating Thermometer? 582 Items
- A Capillary Tube And Bulb Indicating Thermometer (THERMOMETER,INDICATING,CAPILLARY TUBE AND BULB) is a thermometer which employs a confined substance, whose measurable physical properties or one of them varies with a change in temperatrue and this energy transmitted into mechanical movement to indicate the temperature. For indoor/outdoor application, see THERMOMETER, SELF-INDICATING, LIQUID IN GLASS.
- What is a Dial Indicating Compound Pressure-Vacuum Gage? 401 Items
- A Dial Indicating Compound Pressure-Vacuum Gage (GAGE,COMPOUND PRESSURE-VACUUM,DIAL INDICATING) is an instrument designed to measure and indicate pressure and vacuum, on one dial having a divided scale, a single indicating pointer which rotates either clockwise or counterclockwise according to whether pressure is applied or withdrawn.
- What is a Dial Indicating Compound Pressure-Vacuum-Temperature Gage? 34 Items
- A Dial Indicating Compound Pressure-Vacuum-Temperature Gage (GAGE,COMPOUND PRESSURE-VACUUM-TEMPERATURE,DIAL INDICATING) is a combination instrument designed to measure and indicate temperature and pressure or temperature and vacuum, on one or more dial(s). Excludes GAGE, COMPOUND PRESSURE-VACUUM, DIAL INDICATING; GAGE, ALTITUDE AND PRESSURE, DIAL INDICATING; GAGE, ALTITUDE AND TEMPERATURE, DIAL INDICATING and GAGE, PRESSURE, DIAL INDICATING.
- What is a Dial Indicating Pressure Gage? 4869 Items
- A Dial Indicating Pressure Gage (GAGE,PRESSURE,DIAL INDICATING) is an instrument designed to measure air, gas, fluid, and vapor pressure by means of an internal pressure sensitive element (bellows, bourdon tube, transducer/transmitter and the like) which transmits energy, by direct linkage, to the indicating pointer of a scale or a digital display, calibrated in units of pressure.It may include a temperature equivalent scale.For items that do not have an internal pressure sensitive element see INDICATOR, PRESSURE.
- What is a Capillary Tube And Bulb Recording Thermometer? 41 Items
- A Capillary Tube And Bulb Recording Thermometer (THERMOMETER,RECORDING,CAPILLARY TUBE AND BULB) is an instrument which employs a confined substance, whose measurable physical properties or one of them varies with a change in temperature and this energy transmitted into mechanical movement to record the temperature.
- Manometer,U-Tube 31 Items
- Manometer,Vertical Tube 33 Items
- What is a Recording Pressure Gage? 16 Items
- A Recording Pressure Gage (GAGE,PRESSURE,RECORDING) is an instrument designed to measure and record fluid pressure, equal to or greater than atmospheric, by means of a pressure sensitive element directly linked to a pen staff which makes a permanent recording on a chart. May or may not have an indicating scale. Excludes BAROGRAPH.
- What is a Plug Humidity Indicator? 31 Items
- A Plug Humidity Indicator (INDICATOR,HUMIDITY,PLUG) is an item which uses the changing color of a desiccant in the presence of moisture to indicate humidity. The desiccant is in a plug through which the color may be observed and compared with a chart.
- What is a Psychrometer? 10 Items
- A Psychrometer is an instrument that senses, measures, and indicates the amount of relative humidity in the atmosphere. It consists of two liquid-in-glass thermometers, one of which is equipped with a wick. Air movement (aspiration) is effected by slinging the instrument about, by use of blower, fan or the like; or the instrument may be used with no forced circulation of air.
- What is a Humidity-Temperature Probe? 176 Items
- A Humidity-Temperature Probe (PROBE,HUMIDITY-TEMPERATURE) is an item consisting of temperature and humidity sensing elements which when placed in a moving airstream senses the ambient temperature and humidity. See also SENSOR, TEMPERATURE.
- What is a Thermometer Protector? 38 Items
- A Thermometer Protector (PROTECTOR,THERMOMETER) is an inclosure to protect a thermometer against breakage while in use.
- What is a Card Humidity Indicator? 15 Items
- A Card Humidity Indicator (INDICATOR,HUMIDITY,CARD) is an item which uses the changing color of a desiccant in the presence of moisture to indicate humidity. A number of desiccants are applied in the form of squares, circles and the like, to absorbent paper. Each desiccant spot is generally labeled with a relative humidity value in percentage, an instruction, or some other appropriate legend.
- What is a Dial Indicating Hygrometer? 34 Items
- A Dial Indicating Hygrometer (HYGROMETER,DIAL INDICATING) is an instrument for measuring and indicating relative humidity upon a dial by means of a sensitized actuating element attached to a pointer. It may include a thermometer.
- What is a Flow Control Thermostat? 201 Items
- A Flow Control Thermostat (THERMOSTAT,FLOW CONTROL) is an automatic regulating device which controls the flow of fluids or gases by actuating a valve or shutter for heating or cooling purposes. May be adjustable, or set to operate at a definite pressure. Excludes CONTROL, HUMIDITY; CONTROL, TEMPERATURE INDICATING; and SWITCH, THERMOSTATIC.
- What is a Humidity-Temperature Transmitter Group? 18 Items
- A Humidity-Temperature Transmitter Group (TRANSMITTER GROUP,HUMIDITY-TEMPERATURE) is an item which senses, measures, and transmits values of humidity and temperature to an indicator(s) and/or recorder(s).
- Tester,Pressure Gage 13 Items
- What is a Fluid Pressure Dampener? 30 Items
- A Fluid Pressure Dampener (DAMPENER,FLUID PRESSURE) is an automatic throttling device designed to absorb fluid pulsations and surges, thus reducing mechanical vibrations. Excludes DAMPENER, FLUTTER.
- What is an Electrical Resistance Temperature Transmitter? 1010 Items
- An Electrical Resistance Temperature Transmitter (TRANSMITTER,TEMPERATURE,ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE) is a device having a temperature sensing element whose electrical resistance varies with a change in temperature. It is designed to transmit information relative to temperature to an INDICATOR, TEMPERATURE, ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE. It may be a component part of a THERMOMETER, INDICATING, RESISTANCE; THERMOMETER, RECORDING, RESISTANCE. Excludes THERMOCOUPLE (as modified).
- What is a Synchro Temperature Indicator? 32 Items
- A Synchro Temperature Indicator (INDICATOR,TEMPERATURE,SYNCHRO) is an indicator which indicates temperature by means of a synchro-actuated pointer on a calibrated temperature scale. Excludes INDICATOR, TEMPERATURE, ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE and INDICATOR, TEMPERATURE, THERMOCOUPLE.
- Case,Dial Indicating Pressure Gage 27 Items
- Housing,Indicator 56 Items
- What is a Pneumatic Receiver Pressure Gage? 17 Items
- A Pneumatic Receiver Pressure Gage (GAGE,RECEIVER PRESSURE,PNEUMATIC) is an instrument designed to be used in conjunction with a pneumatic transmitter to indicate pressure temperature, or any other information that can be transmitted from an external point by proportional variations in pressure. The dial is graduated in terms of actual transmitter range. The instrument sensing element operates on transmitted low pressures. Excludes GAGE, DIFFERENTIAL, DIAL INDICATING; GAGE, PRESSURE, DIAL INDICATING; GAGE, PRESSURE, DIAL INDICATING, ARBITRARY SCALE; THERMOMETER, INDICATING, CAPILLARY TUBE AND BULB; AND THERMOMETER, RECORDING, CAPILLARY TUBE AND BULB.
- What is a Digital Self-Indicating Thermometer? 141 Items
- A Digital Self-Indicating Thermometer (THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING,DIGITAL) is a device whose measurable physical properties change with variation in temperature. The temperature reading appears in either degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit on a self-indicating digital display. The device operates in conjunction with thermocouples and is powered by an electric current. Excludes INDICATOR, TEMPERATURE, THERMOCOUPLE.
- What is a Card Temperature Indicator? 15 Items
- A Card Temperature Indicator (INDICATOR,TEMPERATURE,CARD) is an item designed to measure the surface temperature of the component upon which it is affixed. Item may be a card containing a sensitized sticker or tab, or a series of sensitized stickers or tabs, designed to irreversibly change color as a specified temperature is reached on the surface to which it is attached. It may be encapsulated to provide environmental protection. It may be backed with adhesive for self-attachment. Excludes INDICATOR, HUMIDITY, CARD.
- What is a Temperature Recorder? 21 Items
- A Temperature Recorder (RECORDER,TEMPERATURE) is an item which is designed to make a permanent record of temperature information received from a remotely located temperature transmitter. See also RECORDER, WEATHER DATA.
- What is a Digital Hygrometer? 14 Items
- A Digital Hygrometer (HYGROMETER,DIGITAL) is an instrument for measuring and indicating by digital display relative humidity of the surrounding atmosphere. Measurements are made by a humidity sensor generally mounted in a probe.
- What is a Digital Hygrothermometer? 10 Items
- A Digital Hygrothermometer (HYGROTHERMOMETER,DIGITAL) is an instrument for measuring and indicating by digital display relative humidity and temperature of the surrounding atmosphere. Measurements are made by sensors generally mounted in a probe.
- What is a Thermowell? 176 Items
- A Thermowell is a pressure-tight receptacle mounted to an item by external threads, flange and/or welding. It is designed to hold temperature sensing devices, such as, termocouples, resistance temperature detectors, and thermometers.
- What is an Indicating Vacuum Gage? 93 Items
- An Indicating Vacuum Gage (GAGE,VACUUM,INDICATING) is an item designed to measure the vacuum by means of a pressure sensitive element. The vacuum is indicated mechanically or digitally.
- What is a Temperature Regulator? 134 Items
- A Temperature Regulator (REGULATOR,TEMPERATURE) is a device designed to measure, indicate and regulate temperatures.
- Parts Kit,Gage,Pressure 35 Items
- Test Set Subassembly,Humidity-Pressure-Temperature Measuring Equipment 61 Items
- What is a Self-Indicating Thermometer? 728 Items
- A Self-Indicating Thermometer (THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING) is an item that has confined liquid whose physical property(ies) changes with variation in temperature and indicates the temperature to a division or number on a graduated scale(s). May include flexible tubing (capillary) for indoor/outdoor applications. Excludes: THERMOMETER, CLINICAL, HUMAN.
- What is an Ambient Temperature Sensor? 699 Items
- An Ambient Temperature Sensor (SENSOR,AMBIENT TEMPERATURE) is an item that responds to heat and cold and transmits a resulting impulse for measurement or for operating a control.
- What is a Thermometer Calibrator? 19 Items
- A Thermometer Calibrator (CALIBRATOR,THERMOMETER) is an item specifically designed to determine by comparison the accuracy of calibration of thermometers.
- What is an Electrical Resistance Temperature-Humidity Indicator? 14 Items
- An Electrical Resistance Temperature-Humidity Indicator (INDICATOR,TEMPERATURE-HUMIDITY,ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE) is an indicator which indicates temperature and humidity by means of measuring the electrical resistance of remotely located temperature and humidity elements. The resistance of the elements varies with changes in temperature and humidity respectively. Does not include resistance humidity or temperature elements.
- What is a Static Tube Probe? 31 Items
- A Static Tube Probe (PROBE,STATIC TUBE) is the forward portion of a STATIC TUBE which contains opening(s) required to receive the barometric pressure of the atmosphere.
- What is a Manometer Assembly? 10 Items
- A Manometer Assembly is two or more manometers mounted on a panel with connections to a filter unit and/or protective shelter, the principal purpose of which is to monitor air presure(s), pressure differential and flow rate of the system. It may include mounting hardware, instruction plate, valves, and filters.
- What is a Dial Indicating Differential Gage? 104 Items
- A Dial Indicating Differential Gage (GAGE,DIFFERENTIAL,DIAL INDICATING) is an instrument designed to measure air, gas, fluid, and vapor differential by means of a pressure sensitive element(s) which transmits energy, by direct linkage, to the indicating pointer of a scale calibrated to units of pressure. The scale may indicate in units of pressure, quantity, or flow.
- What is a Humidity-Temperature Control? 19 Items
- A Humidity-Temperature Control (CONTROL,HUMIDITY-TEMPERATURE) is a device composed of a control actuating mechanism and switches for automatic controlling of humidity and temperature in rooms, compartments and the like. For items used only to control humidity see CONTROL, HUMIDITY.
Stock Items From Supply Class 6685 Page 1 of 42
- 70511CA100BT0P6CAPLPC0CARDEAIRS-
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 2
- AA013861
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- 7051-1-78B63-0P25INOX
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 7051-1-78A63-0P4
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 2
- 9911235
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 4-198183-2
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 2
- MLA100FCBH/M0020028
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- MA0 103 V18G8627 PLAN6892
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 1-1106ZB00-07
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 2