Airtac PCF Female Thread Straight Fitting PCF1003D
The AirTAC Airtac PCF Female Thread Straight Fitting PCF1003D is a genuine female connector for push-in tube connection, rated 0 - 1.0 MPa (0 - 10 kgf/cm2) with a 1.5 MPa proof pressure.
- TypeFemale connector
- SeriesPCF
- Working pressure0 - 1.0 MPa (0 - 10 kgf/cm2)
- Proof pressure1.5 MPa
- Temperature-20 to +70 °C
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
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About the Airtac PCF Female Thread Straight Fitting PCF1003D
The PCF1003D is an AirTAC PCF female connector, a one-touch fitting with a female 3/8in PT port instead of a male stud. It accepts Dia 10 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube: push the tube into the chuck and it grips the outside diameter for a pressure-tight seal; press the POM release ring and the tube slides free again. The D suffix makes the body black rather than the standard grey.
This is the resin and brass fitting line, so the ratings are 0 to 1.0 MPa working pressure (down to -750 mmHg in vacuum), 1.5 MPa proof pressure and -20 to +70 C. The threaded port uses a PBT body over a brass core, the guide is aluminium alloy and the seal is an NBR O-ring backed by a stainless spring gasket. Do not confuse it with the BPC metal family, which trades 0.1 MPa of pressure for a 150 C temperature limit - the PCF1003D is the 1.0 MPa / 70 C part.
Airtac PCF Female Thread Straight Fitting PCF1003D Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PCF Female Thread Straight Fitting PCF1003D |
|---|---|
| Type | Female connector |
| Series | PCF |
| Connection | Push-in one-touch |
| Working pressure | 0 - 1.0 MPa (0 - 10 kgf/cm2) |
|---|---|
| Negative pressure | -750 mmHg (10 Torr) |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Applicable tubing | Soft nylon or polyurethane tube |
| Thread standard | PT (Rc tapered) unless the code says otherwise |
POM release button and chuck, aluminium-alloy guide, stainless spring gasket, NBR O-ring; body brass or PBT depending on the part. AirTAC publishes flow as a characteristic curve rather than a single figure, so no L/min value is listed.
Model Code: Airtac PCF Female Thread Straight Fitting PCF1003D
| PCF | Female connector. |
|---|---|
| 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 | Tube outside diameter in mm (3.2 mm exists on the mini series). |
| M5 / 01 / 02 / 03 / 04 | Thread: M5x0.8, 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" (M3 on the mini series). |
| D | Black. Blank = grey. |
Fitting & Sealing Notes
- check Cut the tube square and clean before pushing it home, or the seal will leak.
- check Push until it stops, then pull back to check the chuck has gripped.
- check To release, press the collet ring fully in and pull the tube out.
- check Threaded parts arrive with sealant on the thread; M5 sizes use a sealing gasket.
- check Match the tube OD exactly - a 6 mm fitting will not hold 1/4" tube.
Where the Airtac PCF Female Thread Straight Fitting PCF1003D Is Used
Valve manifold outlet
Screws directly onto the male 3/8in outlet of a solenoid valve manifold, letting a Dia 10 line run straight to the cylinder without an extra nipple.
Pick-and-place gripper feed
Feeds vacuum or pressure lines to the male ports of gripper bodies on a robotic pick-and-place cell, where the black body blends with dark machine housings.
Conveyor air knife supply
Supplies Dia 10 tube to blow-off and air knife studs along a conveyor line, taking advantage of the -750 mmHg rating on the return vacuum side of ejector systems.
Is the Airtac PCF Female Thread Straight Fitting PCF1003D the Right Part?
On the 3/8in rung of the PCF ladder the neighbouring tube sizes are Dia 8 below and Dia 12 above. Stepping down to a PCF803D buys a slimmer fitting and lower flow capacity that suits the bore of the tube itself; stepping up to a PCF1203D gives a stiffer column of air for longer runs or bigger actuators, at the cost of a wider body. If your port is 1/2in, a PCF1004 carries the same Dia 10 tube on the larger thread. Whatever you choose, the tube OD must match the fitting exactly - a Dia 10 chuck will not seal on 3/8in (9.5 mm) imperial tube, and no shim will fix it.
A female connector earns its place where the mating part is already a male stud: solenoid valve outlets, filter-regulator gauge ports, or male-threaded cylinder heads. If you need to screw into a female port instead, use the PC male connector; if you need to turn the tube 90 degrees, move to the PL female elbow.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Tube outside diameter matches exactly
- ✓ Thread size and standard match the port
- ✓ Working pressure within 0 - 1.0 MPa (0 - 10 kgf/cm2)
- ✓ Temperature within -20 to +70 °C
Airtac PCF Female Thread Straight Fitting PCF1003D FAQ
Working pressure 0 to 1.0 MPa (0 to 10 kgf/cm2), usable in vacuum down to -750 mmHg (10 Torr). Proof pressure 1.5 MPa. Operating temperature -20 to +70 C. Tube size Dia 10 mm soft nylon or polyurethane; thread 3/8in PT female. Body finished in black (D suffix).
The chuck grips the exact outside diameter of the tube, so it must be Dia 10 mm - a 3/8in (9.5 mm) or 12 mm tube will not seal. Check the cut is square and free of scratches, and confirm the tubing is soft nylon or polyurethane; rigid PA or metal tube cannot be captured by the one-touch chuck. To remove a tube, press the release ring squarely toward the body before pulling.
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