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16968-2
Retainer, Electron Tube
Part Number16968-2
ManufacturerRaytheon
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN5960-00-249-4942 (NSN)
Federal Item NameRETAINER,ELECTRON TUBE
Federal Supply Class5960 — Electron Tubes
Mounting Facility Type And Quantit1 SLOT SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
Overall Height0.938 INCHES NOMINAL
Distance From Retainer Center To E1.563 INCHES MAXIMUM
Style DesignatorSINGLE FOOT, CLIP LOCKED, TENSION CLAMP
Accommodated Item Securing DeviceCLAMP
Mounting Slot Length0.312 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY
MaterialSTEEL CORROSION RESISTING
Electron Tube Base Accommodated Di+1.337 TO 1.377 INCHES
Angle Between Mounting Facility An60.0
Features ProvidedHOLDING SPUR
Surface TreatmentPASSIVATE
Vendor Part Numbers7476737P8, 10033199-9
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is 16968-2 available?
We can source 16968-2 even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is 16968-2 by Raytheon obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If 16968-2 has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like 16968-2?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for 16968-2?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.