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MS24251-6-2Shield,electron Tube

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5960-01-487-4790 · FSC 5960 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5960-01-487-4790 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5960-01-487-4790. Primary manufacturer part number: MS24251-6-2.
Features
  • Shield,electron Tube — FSC 5960
  • Tube Envelope Accommodated Maximum Diameter: 38.10 MILLIMETERS MM
  • Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY AND BERYLLIUM
  • Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 7 PLUG-IN SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
  • Surface Treatment: CADMIUM AND ANODIZE
  • Style Designator: TWIST LOCK W/LINER
  • Accommodated Item Securing Device Type: SPRING MOUNTED PLUG
  • Eia Electron Tube Envelope Accommodated: T5 1/2
Applications
  • Fluid conveyance
  • Hydraulic system plumbing
  • Pneumatic line routing
  • Applications requiring Aluminum Alloy and Beryllium construction
General Description

The Shield,electron Tube, cataloged under National Stock Number 5960-01-487-4790, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5960 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 11 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5960-01-487-4790
Primary Part NumberMS24251-6-2
Item NameShield,electron Tube
FSC / FSG5960 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Tube Envelope Accommodated Maximum Diameter38.10 MILLIMETERS MM
MaterialALUMINUM ALLOY AND BERYLLIUM
Mounting Facility Type and Quantity7 PLUG-IN SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Surface TreatmentCADMIUM AND ANODIZE
Style DesignatorTWIST LOCK W/LINER
Accommodated Item Securing Device TypeSPRING MOUNTED PLUG
Eia Electron Tube Envelope AccommodatedT5 1/2
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationQQ-P-416, CLASS 1, TYPE II FED SPEC 1ST TREATMENT RESPONSE
Overall Diameter22.23 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM
Material Document and ClassificationASTMB196 ASSN STD 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE AND ASTMB197 ASSN STD 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE AND ASTMB194 ASSN STD 1ST MATERIAL RESPONSE AND ASTMB194 ASSN STD 2ND MATERIAL RESPONSE
Features ProvidedLINER
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
5960-00-856-8336 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield,electron Tube
5960-00-858-5172 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield,electron Tube
5960-00-860-7709 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield,electron Tube
5960-00-860-7710 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield,electron Tube
5960-00-866-2712 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield,electron Tube
5960-00-868-4365 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield,electron Tube
5960-01-487-4791 INTERCHANGEABLE
Shield,electron Tube
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MS24251-6-2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-24251/6 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
5960-00-856-8336INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-858-5172INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-860-7709INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-860-7710INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-866-2712INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,ELECTRON TUBE
5960-00-868-4365INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,ELECTRON TUBE
5960-01-487-4791INTERCHANGEABLE
SHIELD,ELECTRON TUBE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5960-01-487-4790?

NSN 5960-01-487-4790 is a Shield,electron Tube, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5960 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5960-01-487-4790?

NSN 5960-01-487-4790 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MS24251-6-2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-24251/6 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 5960-01-487-4790?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5960-01-487-4790: 5960-00-856-8336, 5960-00-858-5172, 5960-00-860-7709 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MS24251-6-2?

Key specifications for MS24251-6-2: Overall Height: 50.80 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Tube Envelope Accommodated Maximum Diameter: 38.10 MILLIMETERS MM; Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY AND BERYLLIUM; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 7 PLUG-IN SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY. 12 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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