Airtac PL L Connector PL1204
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL1204 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 PL1204
The PL1204 is an AirTAC PL male elbow, the largest Dia 12 version in the range, joining 12 mm OD soft nylon or polyurethane tubing to a 1/4in PT male thread. The elbow turns the air path through 90 degrees, so the tube leaves sideways from the port instead of standing proud of it. Connection is one-touch: push the tube fully home and the stainless spring gasket and chuck grip it; press the POM release ring and it slides free.
This is the resin and brass profile, not the metal BP line: working pressure 0-1.0 MPa, proof pressure 1.5 MPa, temperature -20 to +70 C, vacuum to -750 mmHg. The elbow body is PBT with a brass male stud, and the 1/4in thread arrives with sealant already applied, so it seals straight into a tapped PT port with no extra tape.
Airtac PL L Connector PL1204 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL1204 |
|---|---|
| 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 PL1204
| 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 PL1204 Is Used
Baling press clamp cylinders
Large-bore clamp and eject cylinders on a baling or scrap press often take 12 mm feed lines. The PL1204 elbows the 1/4in port connection so the hose drops away from the cylinder cap, clear of the tie-rod bolts.
Palletiser gripper manifold
On a palletiser header that serves vacuum generators and gripper cylinders from one manifold, a Dia 12 branch elbow at the 1/4in tap feeds the highest-demand actuator with minimum pressure drop through the bore.
Weld-cell fixture clamps
Weld fixtures pack swing clamps and positioners into cramped tooling plates. A right-angle male elbow at each 1/4in port lets 12 mm runs hug the plate edge, and a -S variant swaps the stud to SUS304 where spatter and wash-down demand it.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL1204 the Right Part?
On the PL 1/4in row, Dia 12 is the top of the ladder, so the only real neighbour is the PL1002 one step down at Dia 10. Stepping down lightens the fitting and suits smaller cylinder ports, while the PL1204 carries the full-bore flow of a 12 mm line and matches large Dia 12 cylinder ports without reducers. Note that Dia 12 is not offered on M5 in this series, so a 1/4in or larger thread is the correct home for a 12 mm elbow.
Tube size must match exactly: this chuck holds 12 mm OD tubing only, not 1/2in hose and not 10 mm. If the port faces a tight guard and you would rather run the tube downward instead of sideways, compare the PLF female elbow or the PH universal elbow before committing.
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 PL1204 FAQ
Working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), negative pressure to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, operating temperature -20 to +70 C. The fitting joins Dia 12 mm OD soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 1/4in PT male thread. The body is PBT with a brass stud, POM release button and chuck, aluminium-alloy guide, stainless spring gasket and NBR O-ring.
No. Every threaded part in this catalogue leaves the factory with sealant already applied to the male thread, and only the small M5 sizes use a sealing gasket instead. Screw the PL1204 into the tapped PT port and it seals. Do take care that the port thread is genuinely PT - an NPT or G port will not mate reliably - and remember the tube itself must be exactly 12 mm OD or the chuck cannot grip it.
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