Airtac PL L Connector PL1203D
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL1203D 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 PL1203D
The AirTAC PL1203D is a black-bodied PL male elbow from the resin one-touch range: a 90 degree fitting that joins Dia 12 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 3/8 inch PT male thread. The elbow shape lets the tube run vertically off a horizontal port, which is exactly what crowded valve manifolds and guarded cylinder installations need.
Connection takes seconds by hand: push the tube past the POM chuck and it locks square into the bore; press the release ring and it slides free again. This is the resin and brass spec profile, not the metal line: working pressure 0-1.0 MPa, vacuum down to -750 mmHg, proof pressure 1.5 MPa and a temperature window of -20 to +70 C. Because this is a D-coded part in the PL family, the black finish extends to the body itself, not merely the release button as it does on PC and POC.
Airtac PL L Connector PL1203D Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL1203D |
|---|---|
| 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 PL1203D
| 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 PL1203D Is Used
Clamp cylinder ports inside tight guards
On a stamping or press cell where the cylinder port sits hard against sheetmetal, the 90 degree elbow turns the Dia 12 mm supply line upright so it clears the guard without a kink or an extra adapter.
Manifold drop to a large bore actuator
A 3/8 inch PT outlet on a pneumatic manifold block is a common main-branch size; the PL1203D converts it straight to 12 mm tubing feeding a heavy-duty gripper or clamp cylinder with no hard-pipe bending.
Palletiser end-of-arm plumbing
On palletiser EOAT headers where the plate thickness consumes thread length, the extended-stud equivalent PLL1203 is worth comparing; where depth is normal, this PL1203D gives a compact right-angle drop in black to match dark machine frames.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL1203D the Right Part?
This is the top of the PL ladder at 3/8 inch thread. Step down to PL1003 for Dia 10 mm tube on the same port if you are trimming weight or the line feeds a smaller actuator; step up to PL1204 to keep Dia 12 mm tube but take a 1/2 inch PT port on larger cylinders. If you need the smaller 1/4 inch port with this tube size, PL1202 is the pairing. Tube OD must match exactly: a Dia 12 chuck will not seal on 1/2 inch tube, and the fittings are not interchangeable. If the port is recessed or the stud is too short for the mating depth, the extended-stud PLL series in the same sizes is the fix.
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 PL1203D 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. It accepts Dia 12 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube on a 3/8 inch PT male thread, finished black on the body. Suitable tubing softness matters: very stiff or thick-wall tube will not seat fully past the chuck.
No. AirTAC ships threaded one-touch fittings with sealant pre-applied to the male thread, and M5 sizes use a sealing gasket instead. Wind on no extra tape and hand-tighten, then snug up only as needed; over-torquing a brass stud into an aluminium manifold port is the most common cause of cracked ports in this size class. AirTAC publishes no torque value, so go by feel and check for weep at first pressurisation.
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