Airtac PL L Connector PL603D
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL603D 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 PL603D
The PL603D is an AirTAC PL male elbow in the black D finish, joining Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tubing to a 3/8 inch PT male thread with a 90 degree turn. Push the tube home and the internal chuck grips it against the stainless spring gasket and NBR O-ring; press the POM release ring to free it again. The threaded body is PBT with a brass stud, and the stud arrives with sealant pre-applied so the port seals on first assembly.
This is the resin and brass one-touch profile, not the metal BP line: working pressure 0 to 1.0 MPa, proof pressure 1.5 MPa, vacuum to -750 mmHg, temperature -20 to +70 C. On PC and POC the D suffix changes only the release button, but on the PL series it recolours the entire body, so this elbow reads black from stud to chuck. Carrying capacity follows the 6 mm tube bore rather than any published flow figure, so size the airline by bore.
Airtac PL L Connector PL603D Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL603D |
|---|---|
| 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 PL603D
| 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 PL603D Is Used
Control valve outlet turn
On a compact solenoid valve manifold where a straight 3/8 inch fitting would foul the neighbouring port, the PL603D points the 6 mm tube at a right angle to the outlet.
Pick-and-place jig plumbing
Feeding a small gripper cylinder inside a cramped fixture: the elbow exits the port sideways so 6 mm polyurethane tube can hug the jig wall instead of crossing the workspace.
Conveyor drive guard routing
A black-finish elbow at the stopper cylinder beside a conveyor drive pulley, turning the 6 mm line through 90 degrees along the guard rail and blending with dark machine framing.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL603D the Right Part?
On a 3/8 inch PT thread the PL elbow ladder runs Dia 6, 8, 10 and 12, which makes Dia 6 the smallest tube this thread accepts in the series - there is no Dia 4 option at 3/8 inch. If the downstream actuator is small, PL602 keeps the same Dia 6 tube on a 1/4 inch thread; step up to PL803 when you want a larger bore for less restriction. Tubing OD must match exactly: Dia 6 is 6.0 mm and will not hold nominal 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) tube.
If you need to pass through a panel wall instead of turning off a port, PMF bulkhead is the right shape; for a swivel-oriented joint at a moving member, look at the PH universal elbow.
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 PL603D FAQ
It is a Dia 6 mm one-touch male elbow with a 3/8 inch PT male thread in black. Working pressure is 0 to 1.0 MPa (0 to 10 kgf/cm2), vacuum rating is -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa, and the service temperature range is -20 to +70 C. Applicable tubing is soft nylon or polyurethane with a 6 mm outside diameter.
No - AirTAC ships the threaded stud with sealant already applied, so the 3/8 inch PT port seals on first make-up. If a particular port still weeps, a light wrap of PTFE tape is acceptable, but keep tape fragments away from the tube entry so they cannot migrate into the chuck and cause a leak.
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