The Retainer,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-280-7063, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-280-7063 |
| Item Name | Retainer,electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED STUD(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated | ST14 |
| Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility | 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Diameter | 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | PLAIN CAP HOLD DOWN W/ SCREW |
| Accommodated Item Securing Device Type | COMPRESSION RING |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE |
| Mounting Stud Length | 5.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Thread Class | 2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Material | STEEL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8TW1TH52STUD | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-280-7063 is a Retainer,electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5960-00-280-7063: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED STUD(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Overall Height: 5.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated: ST14; Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility: 1.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 13 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.