Airtac PL L Connector PL1004
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL1004 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 PL1004
The PL1004 is an AirTAC PL male elbow, a 90-degree one-touch fitting that joins Dia 10 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tubing to a 1/2in PT male thread. Push the tube into the chuck and the stainless spring gasket grips it for a pressure-tight seal; press the POM release ring and the tube slides straight back out.
This is the resin and brass one-touch profile, not the metal BP line: working pressure 0-1.0 MPa, vacuum to -750 mmHg, proof pressure 1.5 MPa, and a temperature window of -20 to +70 C. The elbow body is PBT with a brass stud on the threaded leg, and the 1/2in thread arrives with sealant already applied, so it seals on a PT port without extra tape.
Airtac PL L Connector PL1004 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL1004 |
|---|---|
| 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 PL1004
| 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 PL1004 Is Used
Elbow at a clamp cylinder port
A 1/2in PT head port on a pneumatic clamp cylinder mounted inside a press guard rarely leaves room for straight fittings. The PL1004 turns the Dia 10 drop leg 90 degrees so the hose runs along the machine frame instead of fouling the guard.
Palletiser gripper supply
Vacuum gripper heads on palletiser arms cycle constantly and their supply hoses flex at the port. Seating Dia 10 tube in the PL1004 chuck at the elbow keeps the bend in the fitting, not in the hose, and the -750 mmHg vacuum rating covers the venturi side of the circuit.
Valve manifold outlet routing
A 1/2in PT outlet on a bank-mounted 5/2 valve often points a hose straight into the next valve. The PL1004 elbows away from the manifold face, and because the thread ships with sealant applied, it threads onto the manifold port without extra preparation.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL1004 the Right Part?
On the 1/2in PL row the neighbouring tube bores are Dia 8 below and Dia 12 above. Stepping down to PL804 trims the bore for lighter cylinder and valve circuits; stepping up to PL1204 gives a fatter bore for short, high-consumption runs. Dia 10 is the middle of this ladder and pairs with the common Dia 10 tubing used on 1/2in ports. The 1/2in thread is the top of the PL thread ladder, so if your port is 3/8in PT, PL1003 carries the same Dia 10 bore on the smaller stud.
Tube OD must match exactly: a Dia 10 chuck will not seal 12 mm tube, and no adapter changes that. If you need the outlet to swivel into alignment, the PH universal elbow is the shape for that; if you need a straight push-in, the PC male connector replaces the bend.
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 PL1004 FAQ
Working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), negative pressure down to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, operating temperature -20 to +70 C. The fitting joins Dia 10 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 1/2in PT male thread, with a PBT elbow body and brass stud. Thread sealant is pre-applied at the factory.
The PL1004 thread arrives with sealant already applied, so on a first installation no tape is needed. If you have unscrewed the fitting for repositioning, clean the old sealant off and reapply a compatible pipe sealant or a thin layer of tape on the male thread only, keeping the first thread clear so fragments cannot migrate into the air circuit. Never let tape or compound reach the tube chuck side.
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