The Retainer,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-839-0698, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5960-00-839-0698 |
| Item Name | Retainer,electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 THREADED STUD(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Tube Envelope Accommodated Maximum Diameter | 2.625 INCHES IN |
| Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Diameter | 2.906 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | PLAIN CAP WITH SPRING LOCKED HOLD DOWN |
| Accommodated Item Securing Device Type | COMPRESSION RING |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Bolt Circle Diameter | 3.250 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY SINGLE CENTER GROUP IN |
| Mounting Stud Length | 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Thread Class | 2A SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY A |
| Thread Quantity Per Inch | 32 SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Material | STEEL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 17YHATW17P0ST | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-839-0698 is a Retainer,electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5960-00-839-0698: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 THREADED STUD(S) SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Overall Height: 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Tube Envelope Accommodated Maximum Diameter: 2.625 INCHES IN; Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility: 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 13 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.