Airtac PL L Connector PL604D
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL604D 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 PL604D
The PL604D is an AirTAC PL male elbow, a 90 degree one-touch fitting that joins Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 1/2 inch PT male thread. To make a joint you push the tube straight into the chuck until it bottoms out; the stainless spring gasket and chuck teeth grip it instantly, and pressing the POM release ring frees the tube again for repositioning. The D suffix makes this the black version: on the PL series the body colour changes along with the release button, which is handy when a panel uses colour to separate control air from actuation circuits.
This fitting belongs to AirTAC's resin and brass one-touch line, rated 0 to 1.0 MPa working pressure (0 to 10 kgf/cm2), 1.5 MPa proof pressure, -750 mmHg (10 Torr) vacuum and -20 to +70 C. The threaded stud is brass and arrives from the factory with sealant already on the thread, so the elbow can be wound straight into a PT port without extra tape. Inside, a POM chuck and release button, an aluminium-alloy guide and an NBR O-ring do the sealing work.
Airtac PL L Connector PL604D Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL604D |
|---|---|
| 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 PL604D
| 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 PL604D Is Used
Legacy machine manifolds with 1/2in PT ports
Older presses and assembly fixtures often carry manifolds tapped 1/2 inch PT throughout. The PL604D lets you feed a Dia 6 drop line straight off one of those oversized ports without drilling an adapter boss, and the pre-applied thread sealant means the elbow seals on the first wind-in.
Conveyor frame air take-offs
On a packaging or bottling conveyor, air drops usually run vertically down the frame and must turn 90 degrees into a stopper or lifting cylinder. The PL604D makes that corner at the port itself, keeping the Dia 6 tube run flat against the frame instead of looping proud where products can catch it.
Colour-coded valve outlet circuits
Maintenance crews in automotive trim shops often mark black components as low-pressure actuation circuits to distinguish them from grey sensing lines. Specifying the PL604D on a solenoid valve outlet gives that visual separation at the elbow, where mixed-up tubing is easiest to make and hardest to spot.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL604D the Right Part?
Both sizes on this code sit at the edge of a ladder, so check your neighbours before ordering. On the tube side, Dia 6 is the smallest bore AirTAC makes in a PL 1/2 inch elbow - the only step available is up to PL804 (Dia 8 tube, same 1/2 inch thread). On the thread side, dropping to PL603 gives you the same Dia 6 tube on a 3/8 inch PT stud if the port allows it. Note that a 1/2 inch thread does not add flow to a Dia 6 bore; the tube still limits capacity. If you need the port orientation to rotate continuously rather than sit at a fixed 90 degrees, the PH universal elbow is the better shape, and for passing through a panel wall choose the PLM bulkhead male elbow instead. Whichever you pick, the tube OD must match exactly - a Dia 6 fitting will not grip 1/4 inch tubing.
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 PL604D FAQ
It is a PL male elbow one-touch fitting for Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube with a 1/2 inch PT male thread. Working pressure is 0 to 1.0 MPa (0 to 10 kgf/cm2), proof pressure is 1.5 MPa, negative pressure capability is -750 mmHg (10 Torr), and the operating temperature range is -20 to +70 C. The threaded brass stud arrives with sealant fitted, and the D suffix denotes the black body and release button.
The 1/2 inch thread is there to suit an existing port, not to raise capacity - flow is set by the Dia 6 bore regardless of thread size. If your port is 3/8 inch or smaller, the PL603 uses the same Dia 6 tube on a 3/8 inch PT stud and is the more natural match. If you need more bore on the 1/2 inch thread, PL804 and PL1204 accept Dia 8 and Dia 12 tube respectively. Dia 6 is the smallest tube offered on a PL 1/2 inch elbow, so there is no size below it in this configuration.
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