Airtac PL L Connector PL1003D-S
SUS304 stainless variant (-S)The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL1003D-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 PL1003D-S
The PL1003D-S is an AirTAC PL male elbow in the one-touch fitting family, joining Dia 10 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 3/8 in PT male thread set at 90 degrees. Push the tube straight into the chuck and it grips for pressure; press the POM release ring and the tube slides straight back out. The -S suffix means the threaded stud is SUS304 stainless steel, while the elbow body itself remains PBT in the black D colour scheme - so this is a stainless-stud part, not a solid stainless fitting.
This sits in the resin/brass spec profile, not the metal BP line: working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), negative pressure -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa and a temperature window of -20 to +70 C. Stainless changes none of those numbers, and the dimension tables are identical to the grey standard version. The 3/8 in thread arrives from AirTAC with sealant already applied to the male thread, so it is ready to make a sealed connection into a PT port without extra tape.
Airtac PL L Connector PL1003D-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL1003D-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 PL1003D-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 PL1003D-S Is Used
Cylinder port inside a tight guard
The 90-degree turn lets Dia 10 tube run flush along a pneumatic cylinder body on a press or pick-and-place arm, instead of a straight connector fouling the guard or the tooling above it.
Corner turn on a bottling line air drop
Where a Dia 10 feed line drops from the frame to a conveyor-mounted actuator, the elbow redirects the run into the port axis and keeps the tubing clear of the guide rails.
Copper-free port on a plating fixture
The SUS304 stud removes copper from the threaded connection where the fitting meets the fixture port, useful on plating and electronics lines where copper ions or copper-catalysed reactions are a concern.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL1003D-S the Right Part?
On the PL 3/8 in ladder this Dia 10 size has a Dia 8 neighbour below and a Dia 12 neighbour above. Stepping to Dia 8 gives a slimmer elbow for lighter lines and smaller actuators; stepping to Dia 12 moves more volume to bigger cylinders or long runs. If your port is smaller, the same elbow exists on 1/4 in (Dia 4 to Dia 12) - matching the thread to the port first is usually the smarter move.
Two sizing traps worth knowing. Tube OD must match exactly: a Dia 10 fitting will not reliably grip 3/8 in (9.5 mm) imperial tube even though the sizes look close. And PL at 3/8 in starts at Dia 6, so there is no Dia 4 version at this thread - if you need a Dia 4 elbow you must drop to a 1/8 in or 1/4 in thread on this series.
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 PL1003D-S FAQ
It is a PL one-touch male elbow for Dia 10 mm tube with a 3/8 in PT male thread. Working pressure is 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), negative pressure is -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa and the operating temperature range is -20 to +70 C. It takes soft nylon or polyurethane tube only, and the ratings are identical to the non-stainless version.
No. On PL-family -S parts only the threaded stud is SUS304 stainless steel; the elbow body stays PBT (black in this D-suffix version) and the internal chuck, guide, spring gasket and NBR O-ring are unchanged. This is deliberate: it puts stainless where the fitting threads into your machine while keeping the same dimensions, pressure rating and push-fit behaviour as the standard PL1003.
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