Airtac PL L Connector PL1201D
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL1201D 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 PL1201D
The AirTAC PL1201D is a black one-touch male elbow that turns a Dia 12 mm air line through 90 degrees into a 1/4 in PT male port. Push the tubing home and the internal chuck grips it; press the POM release ring and the tube frees for rework. The body is PBT on a brass stud, and the thread arrives from the factory with sealant already applied, so the joint can be made up without extra tape.
This is the resin and brass profile: 0 to 1.0 MPa working pressure, -750 mmHg vacuum, 1.5 MPa proof pressure and -20 to +70 C, on soft nylon or polyurethane tubing of exactly Dia 12 mm. On the PL series the D suffix changes the whole body to black, not just the release button as it does on the PC and POC straight connectors.
Airtac PL L Connector PL1201D Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL1201D |
|---|---|
| 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 PL1201D
| 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 PL1201D Is Used
Cylinder port inside a guard
Mount a right-angle feed at the rear port of a packaging-machine cylinder on a Dia 12 mm line, where the sheet-metal guard leaves no room for a straight connector.
Valve outlet to clamp line
Turn a 1/4 in PT valve or manifold outlet into a Dia 12 mm drop line feeding the clamp actuator of an assembly press, without a separate elbow union.
Rotary indexing table feed
Fit the elbow into the confined air path of a rotary indexing table where the run must turn 90 degrees immediately at the port to clear the rotating body.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL1201D the Right Part?
On the 1/4 in thread ladder for PL elbows, the size below this one is PL101 (Dia 10 mm), and Dia 12 mm is the top of the ladder - no larger tube is offered on a 1/4 in port. If your port is 3/8 in, the same 12 mm tube is served by PL1203 instead. Note that 1/2 in PL elbows start at Dia 10 mm, so stepping up a thread does not always mean stepping up the tube. Whichever you pick, tube OD must match exactly: a Dia 12 mm chuck will not seal on 10 mm or 1/2 in 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 PL1201D FAQ
Working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), vacuum to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, temperature -20 to +70 C. It joins Dia 12 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 1/4 in PT male thread, with POM release button and chuck, PBT body on a brass stud and an NBR O-ring.
On the PL series the D suffix makes the whole body black rather than the standard grey, along with the release button. Dimensions, the 1/4 in PT interface and all pressure and temperature ratings are identical to the standard PL1201; it is a cosmetic option for machines where black hardware is preferred.
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