Airtac PL L Connector PL4M5-M
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL4M5-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 PL4M5-M
The PL4M5-M is a mini-series male elbow from AirTAC's PL family: a one-touch fitting that turns a Dia 4 mm tube through 90 degrees onto an M5x0.8 male thread. Push the soft nylon or polyurethane tube into the chuck and the stainless spring gasket grips it for a sealed joint; press the POM release ring and the tube frees off again. As a -M mini part, it is one of only two families (PC and PL) that AirTAC builds in the compact format.
This part runs on the resin/brass spec profile: 0 to 1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2) working pressure, 1.5 MPa proof pressure, -750 mmHg (10 Torr) vacuum and -20 to +70 C. The elbow body is PBT with a brass stud, and because the thread is M5 it arrives with a sealing gasket instead of pre-applied thread sealant, so it seats straight into a tapped M5 port with no tape.
Airtac PL L Connector PL4M5-M Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL4M5-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 PL4M5-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 PL4M5-M Is Used
Compact gripper on a pick-and-place head
A 90-degree turn into the M5 port of a small pneumatic gripper keeps the air line inside the silhouette of the end effector, where a straight connector would foul the part or the guard.
Reagent line in a benchtop analyzer
Dia 4 tubing routed around a cramped instrument deck meets the M5 manifold port cleanly with the gasket-sealed elbow, and the 10 Torr vacuum rating covers the suction side of the pump circuit.
Print-and-apply labeling head
The blow-off pulse at the label applicator edge is fed by a short Dia 4 drop, and the elbow lets the tube exit downward into the cable channel instead of sideways across the conveyor.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL4M5-M the Right Part?
Dia 4 is the smallest tube in this ladder, so there is no size below it. The only step up on the M5 thread is Dia 6 (PL6M5-M): the larger bore carries noticeably more air to the actuator, which matters if the run is long or the cylinder cycles fast. If your port is 1/8 in PT rather than M5, the equivalent Dia 4 part is PL401, which uses pre-applied sealant instead of a gasket. Whichever way you go, the tube OD must match the fitting exactly - a Dia 6 elbow will not seal on 4 mm tube. If you need to pass this line through a panel wall at 90 degrees, the bulkhead male elbow PLM in Dia 4 (M12x1 locknut thread) is the purpose-built alternative.
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 PL4M5-M FAQ
It is a mini-series PL male elbow joining a Dia 4 mm tube to an M5x0.8 male thread (PT standard). Working pressure is 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, negative pressure -750 mmHg (10 Torr) and temperature range -20 to +70 C. It is rated for soft nylon or polyurethane tube; the M5 thread is sealed by a gasket, not sealant.
No tape is needed on the M5x0.8 stud - it is fitted with a sealing gasket, and tape can actually prevent the gasket from seating. On the tube side, the chuck grips Dia 4 mm only: a fitting sized for 6 mm tube will not hold 4 mm tube, so always match the tube OD to the code exactly.
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