Airtac PHF Tandem Toggle Joint PHF603D
The AirTAC Airtac PHF Tandem Toggle Joint PHF603D is a genuine universal female elbow for push-in tube connection, rated 0 - 1.0 MPa (0 - 10 kgf/cm2) with a 1.5 MPa proof pressure.
- TypeUniversal female elbow
- SeriesPHF
- 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 PHF Tandem Toggle Joint PHF603D
The PHF603D is an AirTAC PHF universal female elbow: a push-in fitting whose 3/8in PT female thread screws straight onto a male stud port while the tube connection leaves at 90 degrees. Because the thread is female, you do not need a separate male nipple between the port and an elbow - the elbow itself is the adapter. The D suffix makes the body black; on PHF (unlike PC or POC) the colour suffix changes the body, not just the release button.
To connect, push Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube into the chuck until it bottoms and grips; the stainless spring gasket and NBR O-ring carry the seal, and pressing the release collar frees the tube again. This resin profile is rated 0-1.0 MPa working pressure, 1.5 MPa proof, -750 mmHg (10 Torr) vacuum, and -20 to +70 C. Note that this PHF is the resin line, not the hotter 0.9 MPa / 150 C metal BPC family.
Airtac PHF Tandem Toggle Joint PHF603D Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PHF Tandem Toggle Joint PHF603D |
|---|---|
| Type | Universal female elbow |
| Series | PHF |
| 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 PHF Tandem Toggle Joint PHF603D
| PHF | Universal female 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 PHF Tandem Toggle Joint PHF603D Is Used
CNC lathe sliding guard door cylinder
The door cylinder sits inside a cramped guard sheet, so a straight connector would foul the cover. The PHF603D screws directly onto the 3/8in stud port and points the Dia 6 air line down along the frame in one fitting.
Carton erector vacuum pick-and-place head
Suction cups on a carton-erecting machine run on vacuum as well as blow-off. This elbow holds -750 mmHg (10 Torr), so a single Dia 6 run can serve both the cup lift and the vacuum side of the cycle.
Bakery tray infeed stopper cylinder
Stopper cylinders on a tray infeed conveyor are tucked between the frame rails, leaving no room for an inline adapter plus elbow. The female elbow turns the Dia 6 supply 90 degrees flush against the cylinder body, and the resin body keeps the added weight over the moving rail low.
Is the Airtac PHF Tandem Toggle Joint PHF603D the Right Part?
On the PHF ladder, Dia 6 is the smallest tube offered on a 3/8in thread - there is no Dia 4 option below it at this thread size. Step up in tube to PHF803 (Dia 8, same 3/8in thread) if the line feeds a larger bore actuator. If you can step the port down to 1/4in, PHF602 gives the same Dia 6 tube on a smaller female thread; a Dia 6 tube cannot be run on PHF at 1/2in, since the 1/2in row starts at Dia 8, so reaching a 1/2in port means PHF804 or larger.
Match the 3/8in female thread to a male stud on the valve, cylinder or manifold - the taper PT thread arrives with sealant already applied. If you actually need to pass the connection through a panel wall rather than turn a corner on it, the bulkhead shape (PMF) is the right call instead, not a longer elbow. And always check tube OD exactly: a Dia 6 one-touch chuck will not hold 1/4in (6.35 mm) hose.
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 PHF Tandem Toggle Joint PHF603D FAQ
It is an AirTAC PHF universal female elbow with Dia 6 mm tube connection and a 3/8in PT female thread, black body. Working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, vacuum down to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), temperature -20 to +70 C. Use soft nylon or polyurethane tube and release it by pressing the collar.
The PT taper thread arrives with sealant already applied, so on a clean male stud it normally seals as fitted - avoid adding tape over the pre-applied sealant, which can push debris into the air line. This catalogue documents PT threads only; if your port is a parallel G thread, confirm compatibility with your supplier before ordering.
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