The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-270-1240, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 4 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-270-1240 |
| Primary Part Number | F-126 |
| Item Name | Electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Type | NUCLEAR RADIATION DETECTOR |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| F-126 | Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division (USA) |
| 101-0267 | Excelitas Technologies Corp. Dba Perkinelmer Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| HY26 | 5/9 Secondary reference Excelitas Technologies Corp. Dba Perkinelmer Inc |
| 772575-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| F126 | 5/9 Secondary reference Itt Electro-Optical Products Div/ Tube and Sensors Laboratories |
| NY26 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Excelitas Technologies Corp. Dba Perkinelmer Inc |
NSN 5960-00-270-1240 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-270-1240 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: F-126 (Triton Services Incorporated Dba Electron Technology Division Div Electron Technology Division), 101-0267 (Excelitas Technologies Corp. Dba Perkinelmer Inc).
4 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4210-00-374-3390, 5935-00-702-7202, 6105-00-990-8547. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for F-126: Tube Type: NUCLEAR RADIATION DETECTOR; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL :CERAMIC AND METAL. 1 specification is 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.
NSN 5960-00-270-1240 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.