The Retainer,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-813-4520, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-813-4520 |
| Primary Part Number | 831729 |
| Item Name | Retainer,electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 SLOT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility | 1.047 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Slot Length | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Angle Between Mounting Facility and Tension Loop Centerlines in Deg | 45.0 |
| Style Designator | SINGLE FOOT, CLIP LOCKED, TENSION CLAMP |
| Accommodated Item Securing Device Type | CLAMP |
| Distance From Retainer Center to End of Extended Clip | 1.703 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Features Provided | HOLDING SPUR |
| Inside Diameter | 1.660 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Electron Tube Base Accommodated Diameter | +1.635 TO 1.660 INCHES IN |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE |
| Angle Between Mounting Facility and Loop Hinge Centerlines in Deg | 170.0 |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| Mounting Slot Width | 0.194 INCHES NOMINAL 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 831729 PRIMARY | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 926H-13 | 5/9 Secondary reference Schroff Inc |
NSN 5960-00-813-4520 is a Retainer,electron Tube, manufactured by Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-813-4520 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 831729 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Us Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Armament).
Key specifications for 831729: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 SLOT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Overall Height: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility: 1.047 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Slot Length: 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN. 14 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.