The Shield,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-904-8145, 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 Ampex Data Systems Corporation Dba Ampex Intelligent Systems. Government technical data includes 6 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5960-00-904-8145 |
| Primary Part Number | 160-043 |
| Item Name | Shield,electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Ampex Data Systems Corporation Dba Ampex Intelligent Systems |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 TWIST LOCK SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated | T5-3 |
| Style Designator | CYLINDRICAL W/FLARED END |
| Accommodated Item Securing Device Type | TWIST LOCK |
| Small End Diameter | 0.859 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 160-043 PRIMARY | Ampex Data Systems Corporation Dba Ampex Intelligent Systems (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 160-043 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 150-12-33-041 | 5/9 Secondary reference Cinch Connectivity Solutions Inc. |
NSN 5960-00-904-8145 is a Shield,electron Tube, manufactured by Ampex Data Systems Corporation Dba Ampex Intelligent Systems, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-904-8145 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 160-043 (Ampex Data Systems Corporation Dba Ampex Intelligent Systems).
Key specifications for 160-043: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 TWIST LOCK SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated: T5-3; Style Designator: CYLINDRICAL W/FLARED END; Overall Length: 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 6 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.