Airtac PL L Connector PL1003-S
SUS304 stainless variant (-S)The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL1003-S 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-S
The AirTAC PL1003-S is a male elbow one-touch fitting from the PL series, joining Dia 10 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 3/8 in PT male thread at a fixed 90 degree angle. Push the tube into the chuck and the stainless spring gasket and gripper ring lock it against pressure; press the POM release button and the tube slides free again. The elbow body is PBT, and the -S suffix means the threaded stud is SUS304 stainless steel, so the wetted thread side resists corrosion where a plain brass stud would pit or stain.
This is a resin-line fitting, not the metal BP family: working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), vacuum to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, and a working temperature of -20 to +70 C. The 3/8 in thread arrives with sealant already applied, so it seals into the port without extra tape. Because the elbow turns the air path, the tube exits parallel to the mounting face, which saves the depth a straight connector would need.
Airtac PL L Connector PL1003-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL1003-S |
|---|---|
| Type | Male elbow |
| Series | PL |
| Connection | Push-in one-touch |
| Body material | Stainless steel 304 (-S variant) |
| 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. Stainless (-S): SUS304 in place of brass - a solid SUS304 body on the PC and POC straight connectors, and a PBT body with a SUS304 stud on the elbow, tee and branch shapes. Working pressure, proof pressure and temperature are unchanged from the standard version. 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-S
| 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. |
| -S | Stainless-steel body. |
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-S Is Used
Plating line rinse-actuator piping
Chemical mist and rinse water attack brass fast. The SUS304 stud on the PL1003-S resists pitting where the elbow screws into a lift cylinder port above a plating tank, while the PBT body shrugs off splash on the tube side.
Marine deck valve actuation
Salt-laden air corrodes exposed fittings on deck machinery. This elbow threads into a 3/8 in PT port on a hatch or valve actuator, turning Dia 10 mm supply line 90 degrees to run flush along the bulkhead instead of proud of it.
Cylinder port access under a tight guard
On a packaging machine where a straight connector would foul the guard skin, the PL1003-S bends Dia 10 mm tube 90 degrees at the cylinder's 3/8 in port, dropping the run down alongside the body where the guard clears it.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL1003-S the Right Part?
Dia 10 mm sits in the middle of the PL ladder at 3/8 in: step down to PL0803 for Dia 8 mm tube when feeding lighter-duty actuators, or up to PL1203 for Dia 12 mm trunk lines feeding larger cylinders. AirTAC only lists Dia 10 mm and above on the 1/2 in PL sizes, so if your downstream line is Dia 6 or 8 mm, stay on 3/8 in and use a reducer union after the elbow rather than jumping thread size. Match the 3/8 in PT stud to a port tapped 3/8 in PT; an NPT or G port will not seal correctly even with the factory sealant. Remember the grip is exact: the chuck holds Dia 10 mm tube only, and 3/8 in or 12 mm imperial or metric tube will not seat. If the port faces sideways into a panel or guard, compare the PH universal elbow, which swivels to any angle instead of locking at 90 degrees.
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-S FAQ
The PL1003-S is an AirTAC PL series male elbow one-touch fitting for Dia 10 mm tube with a 3/8 in PT male thread. Working pressure is 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), it draws vacuum to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa, and the operating temperature range is -20 to +70 C. It suits soft nylon or polyurethane tubing, and the SUS304 stud carries the same ratings as the standard brass-stud version.
No. On the PL family the -S option makes the threaded stud SUS304; the elbow body stays PBT with a POM release button and aluminium-alloy guide. Pressure, vacuum and temperature figures are identical to the standard part, and the dimensions do not change either, so it drops straight into a layout designed around the plain PL1003.
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