The Retainer,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-296-2785, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5960-00-296-2785 |
| Item Name | Retainer,electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 SLOT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility | 1.125 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.187 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Slot Length | 0.302 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.322 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Angle Between Mounting Facility and Tension Loop Centerlines in Deg | 90.0 |
| Style Designator | SINGLE FOOT, CLIP LOCKED, TENSION CLAMP |
| Accommodated Item Securing Device Type | CLAMP |
| Distance From Retainer Center to End of Extended Clip | 1.688 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.750 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | HOLDING SPUR |
| Inside Diameter | 1.615 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.635 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Electron Tube Base Accommodated Diameter | +1.600 TO 1.699 INCHES IN |
| Angle Between Mounting Facility and Loop Hinge Centerlines in Deg | 120.0 |
| Mounting Slot Width | 0.184 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.204 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 926H-6 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Schroff Inc |
NSN 5960-00-296-2785 is a Retainer,electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5960-00-296-2785: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 SLOT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Overall Height: 1.344 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.406 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility: 1.125 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.187 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Slot Length: 0.302 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.322 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN. 12 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.