Airtac PL L Connector PL1003
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL1003 is a genuine male elbow for push-in tube connection, rated 0 - 1.0 MPa (0 - 10 kgf/cm2) with a 1.5 MPa proof pressure.
- TypeMale elbow
- SeriesPL
- 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 PL L Connector PL1003
The PL1003 is an AirTAC PL male elbow: a one-touch fitting that turns a 3/8in PT male thread through 90 degrees and grips a 10 mm outside diameter soft nylon or polyurethane tube on the perpendicular leg. Push the tube straight into the chuck and the stainless spring gasket and POM chuck lock it against the aluminium-alloy guide; press the POM release button and the tube slides straight back out, no tools needed.
This is the resin and brass profile, not the metal line: 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 window of -20 to +70 C. The 3/8in threaded stud arrives with sealant already applied to the thread, so it goes into the port and seals without extra tape or compound.
Airtac PL L Connector PL1003 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL1003 |
|---|---|
| Type | Male elbow |
| Series | PL |
| 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 PL L Connector PL1003
| PL | 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 PL L Connector PL1003 Is Used
Cylinder ports inside machine guards
On a packaging machine's horizontal band sealer, the 3/8in port on the guide cylinder often points toward the frame. A PL1003 turns the 10 mm air line 90 degrees flat against the machine body so the guard closes without pinching the hose.
Manifold drops on CNC cells
From a 3/8in outlet block on a CNC tool-change circuit, the PL1003 aims the 10 mm feed straight down to the vertical actuator, keeping the routing clear of chips and coolant wash-down zones within the -20 to +70 C window.
Compact valve exhaust turns
Where a solenoid valve's 3/8in exhaust port sits close to a panel wall, the PL1003 elbows the 10 mm silencer line sideways, and the pre-applied thread sealant means the fitting seals into the valve body on the first install.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL1003 the Right Part?
On the PL male elbow ladder, 10 mm with 3/8in sits in the middle of the range. Step down to PL803 for a Dia 8 tube feeding lighter actuators, or up to PL1203 when the run carries a 12 mm line to a larger bore cylinder; the elbow shape and thread stay identical, only the bore and the air capacity change. On the thread side, PL1002 (1/4in) suits smaller valve outlets and PL1004 (1/2in) matches bigger manifold ports - all are made in this combination.
Match the PT thread to the port size exactly, and remember the tube must be Dia 10 mm OD, no substitutions: a fitting sized for 10 mm will not seal on inch-sized 3/8in tube. Choose PL over a straight PC connector whenever the tube must leave a port at a right angle, and over the extended PLL elbow when a compact, close-to-surface turn is what you need.
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 PL L Connector PL1003 FAQ
The PL1003 is a PL male elbow one-touch fitting for Dia 10 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube with a 3/8in PT male thread. Working pressure is 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), it holds vacuum to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa, and the service temperature range is -20 to +70 C. It is the resin and brass profile, with a POM release button and chuck, aluminium-alloy guide, stainless spring gasket and NBR O-ring, and the threaded stud arrives with sealant applied.
No. The 3/8in stud sets its orientation when you tighten it into the port, and the one-touch joint grips the tube axially only. If the elbow needs to face another direction, unthread the fitting, re-orient it, and refit - the sealant on the thread is what seals the connection, so avoid loosening it repeatedly without checking the seal is still intact.
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