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868Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-170-6446 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-170-6446 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-170-6446. Primary manufacturer part number: 868.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 868 TYPE
  • Envelope Medium Type: GAS
  • Tube Type: PHOTOTUBE
  • 3 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-170-6446, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 3 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-170-6446
Primary Part Number868
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Nondefinitive Spec/std Data868 TYPE
Envelope Medium TypeGAS
Tube TypePHOTOTUBE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
6145-00-026-9429868 INTERCHANGEABLE
Braid,wire
Birnbach Co Inc
5940-00-058-963912121 INTERCHANGEABLE
Terminal Board
Halsit Holdings Llc Div Halsit Holdings, Llc Dba Abbatron
5340-00-264-7184868 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bumper
Atlantic India Rubber Co Inc
4820-00-399-2764868 INTERCHANGEABLE
Seat,valve
Lawler Manufacturing Company, Inc.
4940-00-430-340286-8 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve
Itw Industrial Finishing Dba Binks Devilbiss
5935-00-502-9965SMB114253-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,tip
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5310-00-655-751111588659-3 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
5960-00-809-5051PJ23 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
6675-00-900-2140123 INTERCHANGEABLE
Template,drafting
Crump Templates, Inc Dba Timesaver Templates
6685-01-199-0673868 INTERCHANGEABLE
Thermometer,self-Indicating,digi
Tegam, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
868 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-E-1BTYPE868 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-E-1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6145-00-026-9429INTERCHANGEABLE
BRAID,WIRE
868
5940-00-058-9639INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL BOARD
12121
5340-00-264-7184INTERCHANGEABLE
BUMPER
868
4820-00-399-2764INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAT,VALVE
868
4940-00-430-3402INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE
86-8
5935-00-502-9965INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,TIP
SMB114253-1
5310-00-655-7511INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
11588659-3
5960-00-809-5051INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
PJ23
6675-00-900-2140INTERCHANGEABLE
TEMPLATE,DRAFTING
123
6685-01-199-0673INTERCHANGEABLE
THERMOMETER,SELF-INDICATING,DIGI
868
5950-01-264-5129INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
86-8
6910-01-301-9272INTERCHANGEABLE
LINER,MAKE-UP,CASUALTY SIMULATIO
868

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-170-6446?

NSN 5960-00-170-6446 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-170-6446?

NSN 5960-00-170-6446 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: 868 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-E-1BTYPE868 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-E-1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-170-6446?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-170-6446: 6145-00-026-9429, 5940-00-058-9639, 5340-00-264-7184 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 868?

Key specifications for 868: Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS; Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 868 TYPE; Envelope Medium Type: GAS; Tube Type: PHOTOTUBE. 4 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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