Airtac PL L Connector PL1004D
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL1004D 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 PL1004D
The PL1004D is an AirTAC PL series male elbow, a one-touch fitting that joins Dia 10 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 1/2in PT male thread and turns the air path through 90 degrees. The D suffix on this series means the whole body is moulded in black rather than the standard grey, which is worth knowing because on the straight PC and POC connectors the letter only changes the release button.
To make the joint you simply push the tube home; an internal chuck grips its outside diameter and a stainless spring gasket plus NBR O-ring seal it, and pressing the POM release ring lets the tube slide back out. As a resin-line part it is rated 0-1.0 MPa working pressure, 1.5 MPa proof, vacuum down to -750 mmHg and -20 to +70 C. The 1/2in thread arrives with sealant already applied, and the PBT body sits on a brass stud.
Airtac PL L Connector PL1004D Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL1004D |
|---|---|
| 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 PL1004D
| 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 PL1004D Is Used
Cylinder port turn on a palletiser clamp
Palletising machines commonly run clamp cylinders with 1/2in port castings; the PL1004D takes the supply line straight off the port at 90 degrees, pointing the Dia 10 hose along the machine frame instead of across the guard.
Pneumatic press and clinching tooling
A bench-mounted pneumatic press or clincher with a 1/2in inlet port and Dia 10 demand line uses this elbow to route the drop from the regulator vertically into the tool body, saving the sweep of a second fitting.
Black-bodied pipework on food-line gantries
On packaging gantries where grey fittings disappear against stainless tube, the all-black PL1004D body keeps the drop legs visually consistent, while the right-angle entry tidies the Dia 10 run along the gantry upright.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL1004D the Right Part?
On the 1/2in thread, PL elbows exist in Dia 6, 8, 10 and 12, so PL1004D sits one step up from the Dia 8 version and one step down from PL1204. Stepping up to Dia 12 gives you a larger bore for high-consumption actuators on the same 1/2in port; stepping down to Dia 8 lightens the fitting where the actuator itself is smaller. Note that on the larger 1/2in thread every PL size from Dia 6 upward is available, unlike some other prefixes where 1/2in starts higher.
The thread must match the port itself: a 1/2in PT stud suits cylinder heads and valve manifolds cast with 1/2in ports, and AirTAC pre-applies sealant so no extra tape is needed on assembly. If the run needs to pass through a panel instead of terminating at a port, the PLM bulkhead male elbow is the correct shape, not this one. And whatever you order, tube OD must match exactly - a Dia 10 chuck will not seal on 3/8in (8 mm) or 1/2in (12 mm) tube.
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 PL1004D FAQ
It is an AirTAC PL male elbow for Dia 10 mm tube with a 1/2in PT male thread, black body. 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. It takes soft nylon or polyurethane tube only, and the 1/2in thread is supplied with sealant applied.
Not inside the fitting itself - the PL1004D chuck and O-ring are machined for Dia 10 mm tube exactly, so 8 mm or 12 mm tube will neither seal nor release correctly. If you need to step the line down, fit a reducer union such as a PG10-8 on the tube side, or choose the smaller PL804 elbow and keep the whole run at Dia 8.
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