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5696Electron Tube

Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products · NSN 5960-00-608-0958 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-608-0958 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-608-0958. Primary manufacturer part number: 5696.
Features
  • Electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Type: THYRATRON
  • 1 verified cross-reference
  • Primary manufacturer: Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
General Description

The Electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-608-0958, 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 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 1 commercial cross-reference 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
NSN5960-00-608-0958
Primary Part Number5696
Item NameElectron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerRca Corp Distribution and Special Products
StatusACTIVE
Tube TypeTHYRATRON
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5960-00-188-6593 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
4730-00-274-7406488290 INTERCHANGEABLE
Clamp,hose
Stewart-Warner Corporation
5821-00-369-6726278A INTERCHANGEABLE
Mounting
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5340-00-369-74335696 INTERCHANGEABLE
Latch,rim
Eastern Co Div Eberhard Manufacturing
5330-00-506-01675698 INTERCHANGEABLE
Gasket
Quincy Compressor Division of Coltec Industries Inc Dba Quincy Compressor Div Quincy Compressor
5960-00-617-8677 INTERCHANGEABLE
Electron Tube
5325-00-793-63124S2RW INTERCHANGEABLE
Eyelet,turnlock Fastener
Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc Div Camloc Products
6515-01-082-8455BD309579 INTERCHANGEABLE
Syringe,hypodermic
Infolab Inc.
5140-01-139-6261J5696 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tool Box,portable
The Stanley Works Dba Stanley Proto
4720-01-268-98569120240 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Sicard a Division of Smi-Snowblast Inc Dba Sicard
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5696 Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products (USA)
Related Parts
5960-00-188-6593INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
4730-00-274-7406INTERCHANGEABLE
CLAMP,HOSE
488290
5821-00-369-6726INTERCHANGEABLE
MOUNTING
278A
5340-00-369-7433INTERCHANGEABLE
LATCH,RIM
5696
5330-00-506-0167INTERCHANGEABLE
GASKET
5698
5960-00-617-8677INTERCHANGEABLE
ELECTRON TUBE
5325-00-793-6312INTERCHANGEABLE
EYELET,TURNLOCK FASTENER
4S2RW
6515-01-082-8455INTERCHANGEABLE
SYRINGE,HYPODERMIC
BD309579
5140-01-139-6261INTERCHANGEABLE
TOOL BOX,PORTABLE
J5696
4720-01-268-9856INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC
9120240
5330-01-362-5974INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,NONMETALLIC SPECIAL SHAPED
5696-8450 REV4
5330-01-497-2068INTERCHANGEABLE
SEAL,NONMETALLIC SPECIAL SHAPED
HS4312-1-2126

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-608-0958?

NSN 5960-00-608-0958 is a Electron Tube, manufactured by Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-608-0958?

NSN 5960-00-608-0958 has 1 cross-referenced part number: 5696 (Rca Corp Distribution and Special Products).

What NSN replaces 5960-00-608-0958?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5960-00-608-0958: 5960-00-188-6593, 4730-00-274-7406, 5821-00-369-6726 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 5696?

Key specifications for 5696: Tube Type: THYRATRON; Special Features: ENVELOPE MATERIAL: GLASS. 2 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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