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MIL-E-1/301Electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-296-2432 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-296-2432 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-296-2432. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-E-1/301.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 578 TYPE
  • Envelope Medium Type: VACUUM
  • Tube Type: RECTIFIER
  • 2 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 5960-00-296-2432, 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 2 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
NSN5960-00-296-2432
Primary Part NumberMIL-E-1/301
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 Data578 TYPE
Envelope Medium TypeVACUUM
Tube TypeRECTIFIER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
4730-00-056-420600578 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,straight,pipe to Hose
Clemco Industries Corp. Dba Clemco Industries Corp Div Clemco
3110-00-100-0205 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cone and Rollers,tapered Roller
2920-00-184-78145-148 INTERCHANGEABLE
Regulator,engine Generator
Motorola Automotive Electronics
6350-00-273-98017220-211-6-8V INTERCHANGEABLE
Buzzer
Faraday Llc
5905-00-280-0992L25J1K5 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,fixed,wire Wound,induct
Ohmite Holding, L.l.c. Dba Ohmite Manufacturing
5975-00-296-60862854 INTERCHANGEABLE
Box Connector,electrical
Raco, a Division of Hubbell Incorporated(delaware)
2940-00-374-7376S78 INTERCHANGEABLE
Air Cleaner,intake
Vortox Company
5935-00-755-29125260 INTERCHANGEABLE
Connector,receptacle,electrical
Hubbell Incorporated (delaware) Dba Wiring Device-Kellems Division
6685-00-756-1662578 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gage,pressure,dial Indicating
Oxequip Health Industries
7450-00-856-3416 INTERCHANGEABLE
Dictating Machine
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-E-1/301 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
578 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
4730-00-056-4206INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,PIPE TO HOSE
00578
3110-00-100-0205INTERCHANGEABLE
CONE AND ROLLERS,TAPERED ROLLER
2920-00-184-7814INTERCHANGEABLE
REGULATOR,ENGINE GENERATOR
5-148
6350-00-273-9801INTERCHANGEABLE
BUZZER
7220-211-6-8V
5905-00-280-0992INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,FIXED,WIRE WOUND,INDUCT
L25J1K5
5975-00-296-6086INTERCHANGEABLE
BOX CONNECTOR,ELECTRICAL
2854
2940-00-374-7376INTERCHANGEABLE
AIR CLEANER,INTAKE
S78
5935-00-755-2912INTERCHANGEABLE
CONNECTOR,RECEPTACLE,ELECTRICAL
5260
6685-00-756-1662INTERCHANGEABLE
GAGE,PRESSURE,DIAL INDICATING
578
7450-00-856-3416INTERCHANGEABLE
DICTATING MACHINE
6625-00-993-7746INTERCHANGEABLE
VOLTMETER
578
7530-01-035-2909INTERCHANGEABLE
FILM,COPYING,THERMOGRAPHIC PROCE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-296-2432?

NSN 5960-00-296-2432 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 5960-00-296-2432?

NSN 5960-00-296-2432 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-E-1/301 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 578 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-296-2432?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-296-2432: 4730-00-056-4206, 3110-00-100-0205, 2920-00-184-7814 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-E-1/301?

Key specifications for MIL-E-1/301: Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: 578 TYPE; Envelope Medium Type: VACUUM; Tube Type: RECTIFIER; Special Features: MFTR. CLASSIFICATION:HIGH VACUUM; ENVELOPE MATERIAL:GLASS. 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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