The Retainer,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-00-939-8124, 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 Interplex Nascal Inc. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5960-00-939-8124 |
| Primary Part Number | S168U1-353F |
| Item Name | Retainer,electron Tube |
| FSC / FSG | 5960 / 59 — Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware |
| Manufacturer | Interplex Nascal Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 SLOT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY |
| Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility | 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Slot Length | 0.188 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Angle Between Mounting Facility and Tension Loop Centerlines in Deg | 90.0 |
| Style Designator | SINGLE FOOT, CLIP LOCKED, TENSION CLAMP |
| Accommodated Item Securing Device Type | CLAMP |
| Distance From Retainer Center to End of Extended Clip | 1.562 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Features Provided | HOLDING SPUR |
| Inside Diameter | 1.615 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.635 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Electron Tube Base Accommodated Diameter | +1.615 TO 1.635 INCHES IN |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE |
| Angle Between Mounting Facility and Loop Hinge Centerlines in Deg | 125.0 |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING |
| Mounting Slot Width | 0.312 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| S168U1-353F PRIMARY | Interplex Nascal Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2116357-2 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier |
NSN 5960-00-939-8124 is a Retainer,electron Tube, manufactured by Interplex Nascal Inc, classified under FSC 5960, Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware. Status: active.
NSN 5960-00-939-8124 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: S168U1-353F (Interplex Nascal Inc).
Key specifications for S168U1-353F: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 SLOT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY; Overall Height: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Distance From Retainer Center to Centerline of Mounting Facility: 1.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Mounting Slot Length: 0.188 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.
NSN 5960-00-939-8124 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.