Airtac PL L Connector PL3.2M3D-M
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL3.2M3D-M 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 PL3.2M3D-M
The PL3.2M3D-M is AirTAC's PL male elbow in the mini one-touch format: a right-angle fitting that joins Dia 3.2 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tubing to an M3 male thread. Push the tube into the chuck until it seats, and the stainless spring gasket and NBR O-ring grip and seal it; press the POM release ring and the tube pulls free. This is the resin/brass one-touch profile, rated 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2) with vacuum to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa and a working temperature of -20 to +70 C.
Two details make this SKU easy to mis-order. First, the -M marks the mini series, and M3 threads exist only there - no standard-size PL elbow is offered in M3. Second, the trailing D colours the whole PBT body black; on the PC straight connectors the D changes only the release button, so the rule differs by family. Internally you get the same build as every PL elbow: POM chuck and button, aluminium-alloy guide, stainless spring gasket, NBR O-ring, with the male thread supplied pre-coated with sealant.
Airtac PL L Connector PL3.2M3D-M Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL3.2M3D-M |
|---|---|
| Type | Male elbow |
| Series | PL |
| Connection | Push-in one-touch |
| Size class | Mini series (-M) |
| 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 PL3.2M3D-M
| 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. |
| -M | Mini series. |
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 PL3.2M3D-M Is Used
Benchtop analytical instruments
Route 3.2 mm pneumatic lines inside compact lab analysers and sample-handling modules, where the M3 male thread screws straight into the small tapped ports these instruments use and the elbow keeps tubing off the optical deck.
Miniature pick-and-place heads
Feed micro-grippers and suction cups on electronics assembly cells; the right-angle body sits close to the M3-tapped cylinder port on a mini slide, and the 3.2 mm bore suits the tiny air demand of a gripper a few millimetres wide.
Compact panel sub-assemblies
Make a tight 90-degree turn behind desktop 3D printers, small dispensing units or behavioural-test rigs, where the black body disappears against enclosure hardware and a straight fitting would kink the tube against the wall.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL3.2M3D-M the Right Part?
Dia 3.2 mm is the smallest tube OD in this catalogue, so there is nothing below it - if your line feels oversized for this fitting, step up to Dia 4, which on the PL ladder pairs with the M5 thread (M5 takes Dia 4 and Dia 6). On the thread side, M3 is mini-only; the next step up is M5, available both in this mini elbow and across the full-size PL range. Matching matters at the port: an M3-tapped actuator or manifold boss takes this fitting directly, while an M5 port needs the M5 version instead.
Tube OD must match exactly. The chuck here is cut for 3.2 mm only - it will not hold 4 mm tube, and it will not reliably grip 1/8 in (3.175 mm) imperial tube despite the near-identical number. If you need a fitting to pass through a panel wall rather than turn a corner, the PM bulkhead connector or PLM bulkhead male elbow is the right shape, but note those start at Dia 4, not 3.2.
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 PL3.2M3D-M FAQ
Working pressure is 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), with vacuum capability to -750 mmHg (10 Torr) and a proof pressure of 1.5 MPa. The working temperature range is -20 to +70 C. This SKU joins Dia 3.2 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to an M3 male thread, in the mini PL elbow format with a black PBT body and sealant pre-applied to the thread.
Yes - the mini series carries an -MS suffix in SUS304. Note what that actually changes on a PL-family part: the body stays PBT and the stud becomes SUS304, it is not a solid stainless fitting. Every pressure, vacuum and temperature figure stays identical to this standard version, so choose -MS for corrosion resistance, not for a higher rating.
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