Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH603
The AirTAC Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH603 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 PH603
The PH603 is an AirTAC PH universal male elbow, a one-touch fitting that joins Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tubing to a 3/8in PT male thread. Push the tube into the chuck and the stainless spring gasket and grip ring lock it against pressure; press the POM release ring and the tube slides straight back out. Unlike the fixed PL male elbow, the PH body can be orientated after the thread is seated, so the elbow points where the tube actually needs to run.
This is a resin and brass fitting from the standard AirTAC one-touch range: working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), vacuum down to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, and a temperature band of -20 to +70 C. The body is PBT with a brass stud, and the threaded portion arrives pre-coated with sealant so no extra tape or dope is needed on the port.
Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH603 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH603 |
|---|---|
| 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 PH603
| 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 PH603 Is Used
Valve manifold take-off on a packaging machine
A 3/8in manifold outlet steps straight down to Dia 6 mm line feeding a small vacuum generator or ejector, with the universal body aimed to clear adjacent solenoid valves.
Rotary indexing table air feed
On a rotary fixture the tube route turns with the part; the orientatable elbow lets the 6 mm drop line leave the port at whatever angle each station needs.
Clamping fixture inside a tight machine guard
The elbow turns a 3/8in ported clamp body into a 6 mm push-in feed that hugs the guard wall, and the release ring lets maintenance swap the tube without unwinding the fitting.
Is the Airtac PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH603 the Right Part?
On the 3/8in thread, the PH ladder runs Dia 6, 8, 10 and 12 mm, so PH603 is the smallest tube you can pair with this port - there is no Dia 4 option below it. If your line is Dia 8, step up to PH803; the extra 2 mm of bore suits slightly longer runs and higher demand actuators. Note that the PH thread ladder is narrower than PC or PL at the small end: 1/8in PH tops out at Dia 8, so if you need a Dia 6 elbow on a 1/8in port, PH601 is the part to check.
Tube OD must match exactly - the chuck in a Dia 6 fitting will not seal or hold 1/4in (6.35 mm) hose. Choose PH over PL when the elbow direction must be dialled in on the machine rather than fixed by the moulding, and PHW if you need swivelling at both ends of the 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 PH-1 Hex Head Toggle Joint PH603 FAQ
PH603 is a PH universal male elbow for Dia 6 mm tubing with a 3/8in PT male thread. Working pressure is 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, vacuum capability -750 mmHg (10 Torr), and the operating temperature range is -20 to +70 C. Applicable tubing is soft nylon or polyurethane; the standard body colour is grey, with a D suffix for black.
Both are male-thread elbows with a one-touch tube port, but the PH is the universal version: the elbow body can be rotated to point the tube run where you need it after the thread is installed, while a PL presents a fixed direction. If you need orientation freedom at both ends of the part, AirTAC makes the PHW double universal male elbow in the same thread and size ladders.
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