The Shield,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-879-7478, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5960-00-879-7478 |
| Item Name | Shield,electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tube Envelope Accommodated Maximum Diameter | 0.917 INCHES IN |
| Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated | T-5-1/2/5-1 |
| Material | COPPER |
| Tube Accommodated Maximum Height | 1.343 INCHES 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 |
|---|---|
| T5-1015-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5960-00-879-7478 is a Shield,electron Tube, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5960-00-879-7478: Tube Envelope Accommodated Maximum Diameter: 0.917 INCHES IN; Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated: T-5-1/2/5-1; Special Features: HORIZONTAL JOINT,STRAIGHT CYLINDER SHAPE,OPEN TOP; Material: COPPER. 4 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.