Airtac PL L Connector PL1004-S
SUS304 stainless variant (-S)The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL1004-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 PL1004-S
The PL1004-S is AirTAC's PL male elbow from the resin one-touch range, joining a Dia 10 mm tube to a 1/2 in PT male thread at a right angle. Push the soft nylon or polyurethane tube fully home and the chuck grips it while the stainless spring gasket seals against pressure; press the POM release ring and the tube frees again. The 1/2 in thread arrives with sealant already applied, so it seals straight into a PT port with no extra tape or paste.
The -S suffix makes this the SUS304 variant of the PL family: the male stud is stainless steel 304 for corrosion resistance in wash-prone or humid areas, while the elbow body itself remains PBT and the release button and chuck stay POM. Every rating is identical to the grey standard part - 0-1.0 MPa working pressure, 1.5 MPa proof, -750 mmHg vacuum and -20 to +70 C. Nothing is re-rated by choosing stainless.
Airtac PL L Connector PL1004-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL1004-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 PL1004-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 PL1004-S Is Used
Clamp Cylinder Elbow at a Press Fixture
On a pneumatic clamp cylinder mounted inside a sheet-metal guard, the 90-degree exit of PL1004-S turns the Dia 10 supply line flat against the machine face instead of straight out into the guard wall.
EOAT Air Drop on a Robot Gripper
End-of-arm tooling on a pick-and-place robot needs the air drop to run along the gripper body; the PL1004-S stud enters a 1/2 in manifold block while the Dia 10 tube routes parallel to the arm.
Vertical Drop on a Cartoning Machine
When the valve manifold on a cartoning machine sits above the folding heads, PL1004-S screws into a 1/2 in port and points the Dia 10 drop straight down to a rotary actuator below.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL1004-S the Right Part?
On the 1/2 in thread this PL elbow exists in Dia 6, 8, 10 and 12. Step down to PL0804 when the line feeds a smaller-bore actuator from the same port size, or up to PL1204 when a Dia 12 tube is wanted on that same 1/2 in port - a larger bore lowers restriction on longer runs, since capacity follows the tube bore rather than the thread. If the machine port is 3/8 in instead, PL1003 also accepts Dia 10 tube. Whatever you pick, the tube OD must match the chuck exactly: a Dia 10 fitting will not grip an 8 mm tube even though it pushes in.
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-S FAQ
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. This SKU is a PL male elbow for Dia 10 mm tube with a 1/2 in PT male thread, and it accepts soft nylon or polyurethane tubing only.
No. The -S fits a SUS304 male stud; the elbow body remains PBT and the release button and chuck stay POM. Every figure matches the grey standard part: 0-1.0 MPa working, 1.5 MPa proof, -20 to +70 C, and the same Dia 10 by 1/2 in dimensions as the non-stainless version.
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