Airtac PL L Connector PL3.2M5D-M
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL3.2M5D-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 PL3.2M5D-M
The PL3.2M5D-M is AirTAC's mini male elbow from the PL one-touch family, joining Dia 3.2 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to an M5x0.8 male thread turned at 90 degrees. The trailing -M marks the mini series, which AirTAC makes for the PC and PL prefixes only, and the D suffix gives the whole PBT body a black finish rather than the standard grey.
Connection is push-to-connect: push the tube fully home and the internal chuck grips it against the stainless spring gasket; press the release ring to free it. This resin and brass profile runs at 0 to 1.0 MPa, tolerates -750 mmHg vacuum, carries a 1.5 MPa proof pressure and works from -20 to +70 C. Unlike threaded ports sealed with pre-applied sealant, the M5 stud seals through a dedicated gasket, so no thread tape or compound is needed.
Airtac PL L Connector PL3.2M5D-M Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL3.2M5D-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 PL3.2M5D-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 PL3.2M5D-M Is Used
Pick-and-place gripper air lines
Compact grippers on electronics assembly heads often carry M5 ports with almost no clearance above them; this 90 degree elbow turns the 3.2 mm line sideways so the tube exits parallel to the mounting face instead of fouling the tool changer.
Laboratory analyser tubing
Diagnostic and sample-handling instruments route 3.2 mm lines between tiny pumps and valves in tight enclosures; the black body blends into dark instrument housings and the M5 gasket seal avoids loose sealant particles near sensitive optics.
Mini vacuum ejector hook-up
Small cartridge ejectors on packaging and semiconductor handling equipment use M5 vacuum ports; the elbow lets a 3.2 mm supply line approach at right angles, and the fitting is rated to -750 mmHg for full vacuum duty.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL3.2M5D-M the Right Part?
Dia 3.2 mm is the smallest tube size in this one-touch catalogue, so there is no smaller step - this is the bottom of the ladder. The next size up with an M5 thread in the PL family is Dia 4, then Dia 6; stepping up gains bore and flow capacity at the cost of a larger elbow footprint. Tube OD must match exactly - a Dia 3.2 elbow will not grip 4 mm tube, and forcing it ruins the seal.
An M5 port is common on miniature valves, sensors and ejectors, so match the thread to the port spec rather than adapting down with reducers. If the run needs a straight shot instead of a 90 degree turn, the PC mini male connector in the same 3.2 mm size is the companion part.
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 PL3.2M5D-M FAQ
Working pressure 0 to 1.0 MPa (0 to 10 kgf/cm2), negative pressure down to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, and a working temperature of -20 to +70 C. The fitting joins Dia 3.2 mm tube to an M5x0.8 male thread and belongs to the resin and brass one-touch profile with a PBT body.
Yes. On PC and POC straight connectors the D only changes the release button, but on this PL mini elbow the D finishes the entire body in black. Nothing else changes: pressure, temperature and dimensions match the standard grey part, so you can mix colours in one circuit freely.
Authorized Export Seller
Genuine AirTAC parts produced by AirTAC factory.
1-Year Warranty
Covers non-human-caused product damage.
Fast Dispatch
Standard parts are processed and dispatched in 3-5 business days.
Fast Reply
Most inquiries answered within 7-8 hours.
Related AirTAC One-Touch Fittings
Request a Quote for Airtac PL L Connector PL3.2M5D-M
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time — usually within 7-8 hours.