Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1003D
The AirTAC Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1003D is a genuine universal male elbow for push-in tube connection, rated 0 - 1.0 MPa (0 - 10 kgf/cm2) with a 1.5 MPa proof pressure.
- TypeUniversal male elbow
- SeriesPH
- 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.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1003D
The PH1003D is an AirTAC PH universal male elbow, a one-touch fitting that joins Dia 10 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tubing to a 3/8in PT male thread. Unlike a fixed PL elbow, the universal joint swivels at the base of the thread, so after you screw the fitting into a port you can still rotate the tube outlet to point exactly where the hose needs to run. Push the tube home and the stainless spring gasket and chuck grip it; press the release ring to free it again.
This is the resin and brass one-touch profile, not the metal BPC line: working pressure 0-1.0 MPa, vacuum to -750 mmHg, proof pressure 1.5 MPa and a temperature window of -20 to +70 C. The chuck and release button are POM, the guide is aluminium alloy and the seal is NBR. On this series the D suffix changes the body colour to black rather than just the button, useful when you want fittings that disappear against dark machine frames or control cabinets.
Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1003D Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1003D |
|---|---|
| Type | Universal male elbow |
| Series | PH |
| 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 PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1003D
| PH | Universal male elbow. |
|---|---|
| 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 PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1003D Is Used
Pneumatic press cylinder porting
On a bench-mounted pneumatic press the cylinder's rear port often faces a guard rail or frame member. Screw the PH1003D into the 3/8in port, then swivel the Dia 10 outlet clear of the obstruction instead of bending the hose against the fitting.
Robot gripper air lines
End-of-arm tooling is assembled blind and reworked often. A universal elbow on the gripper's supply line lets the technician angle the Dia 10 hose after mounting, avoiding pinch points as the wrist rotates through its cycle.
Conveyor blow-off and sensor air feeds
Along a packaging conveyor, jet nozzles and air-sensor feeds are re-aimed during commissioning. A black PH1003D at the nozzle mount keeps the fitting visually unobtrusive and allows the outlet to be turned to the final jet angle by hand.
Is the Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1003D the Right Part?
On the PH ladder at 3/8in PT the sizes that exist are Dia 6, 8, 10 and 12, so the PH1003D sits between the PH1002 (Dia 8) and PH1004 (Dia 12). Stepping down to Dia 8 gives a smaller bore for lighter duty actuator lines; stepping up to Dia 12 suits short, high-consumption runs close to a valve manifold. If you need a rigid 90 degree turn with no reorientation, a PL elbow is cheaper; choose the PH shape when the final hose angle is decided on the bench, not on the drawing.
Two checks before ordering. First, the port thread: this is 3/8in PT, and PT threads arrive with sealant already applied, so do not add paste unless the port is damaged. Second, the tube: Dia 10 is an exact-fit size, and a Dia 10 socket will not seal reliably on 1/4in (6.35 mm) or 12 mm tube. Measure the tube OD, do not assume it.
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 PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1003D FAQ
It is an AirTAC PH universal male elbow for Dia 10 mm tube with a 3/8in PT male thread. Working pressure is 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), negative pressure -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa and operating temperature -20 to +70 C. Tubing is soft nylon or polyurethane; seals are NBR, the chuck and button are POM. This is the resin/brass profile, not the 0.9 MPa metal BP line.
Yes to the first: the universal joint swivels independently of the 3/8in thread, so you can orient the Dia 10 outlet any time, even with the line pressurised and disconnected. No to the second: a one-touch socket grips one tube OD only. This unit holds 10 mm tube; for 8 mm or 12 mm on the same thread order the PH1002 or PH1004.
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