Airtac PL L Connector PL601-M
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL601-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 PL601-M
The PL601-M is an AirTAC PL male elbow from the mini series, joining Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 1/8 inch PT male thread at a fixed 90 degrees. To make the joint, push the tube straight into the chuck until it bottoms out; the stainless spring gasket and chuck teeth lock it against pressure and vibration, and pressing the POM release ring frees it again for rework.
This is the resin and brass one-touch profile, so it carries the full resin rating: 0 to 1.0 MPa working pressure, -750 mmHg vacuum, 1.5 MPa proof pressure and -20 to +70 C. The -M suffix marks the mini build, a more compact body offered only in the PC and PL ranges; the mini ladder is also where the M3 thread appears, a size the standard PL line does not have. The threaded shank arrives with sealant already applied, and the elbow body is PBT over a brass stud.
Airtac PL L Connector PL601-M Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL601-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 PL601-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 PL601-M Is Used
Compact pick-and-place gripper feed
Turning 90 degrees right at the cylinder port keeps the Dia 6 air line flat against a compact parallel gripper body, where a straight fitting would stand proud and foul the mating plate.
Vacuum hold-down on a lab handling head
The PL601-M carries the full -750 mmHg (10 Torr) vacuum rating, so it suits the suction side of a small analytical or electronics-lab pick head plumbed with 6 mm polyurethane tube.
Serviceable elbow inside a machine guard
The push-in chuck and release ring let a technician free the 6 mm tube by hand during guard-open maintenance, with no spanner work on the tube joint, only the pre-sealed 1/8in stud.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL601-M the Right Part?
On the Dia 6 bore with a 1/8in thread, the neighbours are PL401-M below you and PL801-M above. Stepping to Dia 4 saves panel space on light pilot lines; stepping to Dia 8 buys flow headroom for short runs to a mid-size cylinder. On the thread axis, the same Dia 6 elbow also exists as PL6M5-M (M5x0.8, gasket sealed) and PL602-M (1/4in PT, sealant sealed), so match the port, not the tube, when choosing between them.
An elbow is the right call when a straight connector would foul a guard, wall or adjacent hose. One rule that catches people out: the tube OD must match the fitting exactly. A Dia 6 one-touch will not seal on 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) imperial tube, so measure before ordering.
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-M FAQ
It is an AirTAC PL mini-series male elbow for Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube with a 1/8 inch PT male thread. 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 range of -20 to +70 C. The release button and chuck are POM, the elbow body is PBT on a brass stud, and the 1/8in shank arrives with thread sealant applied.
The mini series is a more compact body build offered only within AirTAC's PC and PL one-touch ranges, and it is the only range that adds the M3 thread option. The ordering logic is identical and the pressure ratings are the resin-line standard values, but the physical envelope is smaller. Choose the -M when port spacing or guard clearance is tight; otherwise the standard PL601 is the conventional choice. Either way the tube must be exactly Dia 6 mm OD.
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