Airtac PL L Connector PL601
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL601 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
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About the Airtac PL L Connector PL601
The PL601 is an AirTAC PL male elbow from the resin one-touch fitting range: a 90-degree turn that connects Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 1/8in PT male thread. Push the tube into the chuck and the stainless spring gasket and POM gripping ring lock it against the Dia 6 bore; press the release ring and the tube slides straight back out. The elbow body turns the air path through a right angle, so the fitting sits flat against a port face instead of standing off it like a straight PC connector.
This is the resin/brass spec profile, not the metal line: working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), vacuum down to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, and a temperature range of -20 to +70 C. The outer body is PBT with a brass male stud, and the 1/8in PT thread arrives with sealant already applied, so no extra tape is needed before assembly.
Airtac PL L Connector PL601 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL601 |
|---|---|
| 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 PL601
| 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 PL601 Is Used
Elbow at a cylinder port behind a tight guard
On a small pneumatic clamp or press cylinder, the port often sits close to the machine frame or inside a fixed guard. The PL601's right-angle body lets Dia 6 tube run vertically along the frame instead of fouling the guard, with the 1/8in stud threading straight into the cylinder head.
Dropping off a solenoid valve manifold
On a compact 1/8in outlet manifold feeding several small actuators, a straight connector would push tubing sideways across neighbouring outlets. This elbow turns the Dia 6 drop line down toward the actuator and keeps the manifold outlets clear.
Vacuum pick-up on a small handling head
Rated down to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), the PL601 suits the vacuum line between a compact ejector and a suction cup mount on a light pick-and-place head, where the elbow lets the tube exit along the arm rather than out through the cup bracket.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL601 the Right Part?
On the 1/8in thread the PL ladder runs Dia 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. Stepping down to PL401 saves panel space and suits small pilot lines, but halves the bore area feeding your actuator; stepping up to PL801 moves more air for larger cylinders at the cost of a bulkier elbow. Dia 6 sits in the middle of the ladder and is the common choice for compact cylinders and 6 mm valve outlet tubing. If you need the thread to stand further off the wall, the PLL extended male elbow (also available in 1/8in x Dia 6 as PLL601) is the related shape; if the port angle is not fixed at 90 degrees, look at the PH universal elbow instead.
Tube outside diameter must match exactly: this chuck grips 6 mm tube only, and will neither seal nor release reliably on 1/4in (6.35 mm) imperial tube, despite how close the two sizes look.
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 PL601 FAQ
The PL601 joins Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 1/8in PT male thread. Working pressure is 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), it handles negative pressure to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa, and the service temperature range is -20 to +70 C. The body is PBT with a brass stud and a POM chuck and release button, a stainless spring gasket and an NBR O-ring.
No. AirTAC applies sealant to the male PT thread before the fitting leaves the factory, so it screws straight into a 1/8in port as supplied. Do not add extra sealant or tape on top of it, and remember the PT taper is the only thread standard documented for this fitting - a parallel BSPP port will need its own sealing method. Also note the chuck is sized for Dia 6 tube only; 1/4in imperial tube will not seal in it.
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