Airtac PL L Connector PL601D-M
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL601D-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 PL601D-M
The PL601D-M is AirTAC's mini-series PL male elbow, a compact one-touch fitting that turns a Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube through 90 degrees onto a 1/8in PT male thread. The M suffix puts it in the reduced-envelope mini line, which is only offered on the PC and PL shapes, and the D suffix makes the whole elbow body black - on PL fittings the colour code changes the body itself, unlike PC and POC where it only changes the release button.
Installation takes seconds: push the tube firmly into the chuck until it bottoms out, and the stainless spring gasket and POM chuck grip it for immediate pressure; press the release ring to free it. This is the resin/brass spec profile, so it runs at 0-1.0 MPa working pressure, handles vacuum down to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), carries a 1.5 MPa proof pressure and works from -20 to +70 C. The 1/8in thread arrives with sealant pre-applied, so it seats straight into a tapped PT port without extra tape or compound.
Airtac PL L Connector PL601D-M Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL601D-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 PL601D-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 PL601D-M Is Used
Cobot gripper port routing
On a compact electric-pneumatic gripper mounted to a collaborative robot wrist, the 90-degree elbow lets a Dia 6 polyurethane line exit sideways along the arm instead of standing proud of the port, keeping the end-of-arm envelope within the collision zone the integrator planned for.
Electronics bench pick-and-place rig
A small vacuum-assist pick head on an electronics prototyping bench needs short 6 mm runs from a bench manifold. The mini body keeps the fitting clear of the vacuum generator's silencer, and the -750 mmHg negative rating covers the suction side of the circuit.
Miniature cylinder inside a machine guard
Where a 12 mm-bore guiding cylinder sits behind sheet-metal guarding with the port facing a wall, the elbow turns the 6 mm tube parallel to the mounting face so the guard closes without pinching the line, and the pre-sealed 1/8in thread screws straight into the cylinder's PT port.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL601D-M the Right Part?
Both directions of this size ladder are worth a look before you order. Stepping down to Dia 4 tube gives you the PL401D-M, the right call where a 4 mm line feeds a micro cylinder or a low-flow sensor port; stepping up to Dia 8 gives the PL801D-M for short runs feeding larger actuators. Note that the mini series is also the only place AirTAC offers a 3.2 mm tube size and an M3 thread, so a genuinely miniature bench circuit can stay entirely within the M range. On the thread side, the next step down is M5 (PL6M5-M), and if your port is tapped 1/4in you should move to the full-size PL602, whose larger body is built for that thread.
Match the fitting to the port, not the other way round: a 6 mm tube must meet a Dia 6 chuck exactly - a Dia 6 elbow will not seal on 1/4in (6.35 mm) imperial tube, even though the difference looks trivial on paper. Choose the PL elbow shape when the tube must leave a port sideways into tight clearance; if you need a straight-in connection, the PC mini connector 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 PL601D-M FAQ
This SKU is a mini-series PL male elbow for Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube with a 1/8in PT male thread, finished in black. Working pressure is 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), negative pressure is -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa and the working temperature range is -20 to +70 C. The release button and chuck are POM, the guide is aluminium alloy, the spring gasket is stainless and the seal is an NBR O-ring. Threaded parts arrive with sealant on the thread.
No. The ratings are identical to the standard PL line; the -M suffix reduces the external envelope of the body and release collar, which is why the mini range exists only for the PC and PL shapes. Two features are exclusive to the mini series - a 3.2 mm tube size and an M3 thread - so very small circuits can be built entirely from M parts. Because the chuck still takes one exact tube diameter, this elbow grips 6 mm tube only; it will not hold 6.35 mm (1/4in) tubing.
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