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HTS8Shield,electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-00-686-8085 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-00-686-8085 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-00-686-8085. Primary manufacturer part number: HTS8.
Features
  • Shield,electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 TWIST LOCK SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated: T5-1/2
  • Features Provided: W/ELECTRODE LEAD INSERTION
  • Surface Treatment: ANODIZE
  • Material Document and Classification: QQ-C-533 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: MIL-A-8625 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy 172 construction
General Description

The Shield,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-686-8085, 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 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 9 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-00-686-8085
Primary Part NumberHTS8
Item NameShield,electron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Overall Diameter0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity1 TWIST LOCK SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Eia Electron Tube Envelope AccommodatedT5-1/2
Features ProvidedW/ELECTRODE LEAD INSERTION
Surface TreatmentANODIZE
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-C-533 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationMIL-A-8625 MIL SPEC SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 172
Style DesignatorTWIST LOCK W/LINER AND VENTILATED SHELL
Accommodated Item Securing Device TypeTWIST LOCK
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5360-00-237-7658 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
5960-00-860-7709 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield,electron Tube
5120-00-863-4945 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screwdriver Attachment,socket Wr
6515-01-351-0616 INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,hypodermic Needle to Tub
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
HTS8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
9701-62 Eby Group, Llc, the Dba Eby Company Div Eby Company (USA)
MS24233-2 Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
418-9-42174-001 British Aerospace Land & Sea Systems, Post Design Services (GBR)
90G106782-2 Mod Des (iss-Eo) (GBR)
694032-602 Stromberg-Carlson Corp a Plessey Telecommunications Co (USA)
831782 Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament (USA)
TR5-5020B Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc. (USA)
418-9-42174-001 Leonardo Uk Ltd (GBR)
Related Parts
5360-00-237-7658INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
5960-00-860-7709INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,ELECTRON TUBE
5120-00-863-4945INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREWDRIVER ATTACHMENT,SOCKET WR
6515-01-351-0616INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,HYPODERMIC NEEDLE TO TUB

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-00-686-8085?

NSN 5960-00-686-8085 is a Shield,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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-00-686-8085?

NSN 5960-00-686-8085 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: HTS8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 9701-62 (Eby Group, Llc, the Dba Eby Company Div Eby Company), MS24233-2 (Military Standards Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 418-9-42174-001 (British Aerospace Land & Sea Systems, Post Design Services), 90G106782-2 (Mod Des (iss-Eo)) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 5960-00-686-8085?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5960-00-686-8085: 5360-00-237-7658, 5960-00-860-7709, 5120-00-863-4945 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of HTS8?

Key specifications for HTS8: Overall Diameter: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 TWIST LOCK SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated: T5-1/2; Features Provided: W/ELECTRODE LEAD INSERTION. 11 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5960-00-686-8085 still in active supply?

NSN 5960-00-686-8085 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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