Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1203D
The AirTAC Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1203D 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 PH1203D
The PH1203D is an AirTAC PH universal male elbow, the swivelling member of the resin one-touch range. It connects Dia 12 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 3/8in PT male port. Push the tube home and the internal chuck grips it for a pressure-tight joint; press the release ring and the tube frees. The universal part of the name matters: the threaded stud and the elbow body rotate independently, so once the 3/8in thread is seated and its factory-applied sealant is doing its job, you can still turn the outlet to point the tube exactly where the run needs to go.
This is the resin and brass profile, rated 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2) working, -750 mmHg (10 Torr) vacuum and 1.5 MPa proof, usable from -20 to +70 C. The D suffix makes the whole body black on the PH series, not just the release button as on PC and POC, which suits dark machine interiors where grey hardware stands out.
Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1203D Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1203D |
|---|---|
| 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 PH1203D
| 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 PH1203D Is Used
Clamp cylinders on CNC fixtures
Fixture clamp cylinders often sit close to the tombstone or vise body, leaving no straight approach for the tube. The swivel elbow threads onto the 3/8in port and then rotates so the Dia 12 line exits sideways, clear of the work envelope.
Solenoid valve outlets on bottling lines
Valve manifold outlets on wash-exposed bottling equipment frequently face a frame rail. This elbow turns the Dia 12 run away from the obstruction without re-torquing the threaded joint, protecting the factory sealant bed.
Reject pushers on conveyor lines
Compact reject or divert cylinders mounted under conveyor frames need their air feed angled out of the chute zone. The black Dia 12 body stays visually unobtrusive and the swivel lets maintenance re-aim the tube after cylinder replacement.
Is the Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH1203D the Right Part?
On the PH 3/8in row the ladder runs Dia 6, 8, 10, 12, so the size below this one is the PH1103 (Dia 10) and Dia 12 is the largest bore this thread carries - there is no 16 mm step up. If your port is 1/2in and the tube is still Dia 12, the correct part is the PH1204, which supports 8, 10 and 12 mm on the same swivel shape. Bore must match exactly: a Dia 12 chuck will not seal on 1/2in tubing even though a 1/2in thread version exists.
Choose this shape over a straight PC connector when the port points into a guard, a wall or another component and the tube must leave at an angle you can tune after installation. If the tube actually has to pass through a panel or bulkhead rather than turn at one, a PMF bulkhead connector or PLM bulkhead male elbow is the right answer instead.
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 PH1203D FAQ
It is a Dia 12 mm universal male elbow with a 3/8in PT male thread. Working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), negative pressure -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, operating temperature -20 to +70 C. Tubing must be soft nylon or polyurethane with a 12 mm outside diameter. The thread arrives pre-coated with sealant.
No. The chuck and O-ring are sized for a 12 mm outside diameter and will not grip or seal 1/2in (approx. 12.7 mm) tube - tube OD must match the code exactly. Also note this thread is PT; the catalogue does not publish G or NPT variants, so add a separate adapter if your port is BSPP or NPT.
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