Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5 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.
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About the Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5
The PL6M5 is an AirTAC PL series one-touch male elbow: a 90 deg male connector that takes Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tubing into an M5x0.8 male thread. PL is the standard male elbow of the resin one-touch family - push the tube straight into the chuck until it bottoms, and the stainless spring gasket and POM chuck lock it against pressure; press the POM release ring and the tube slides free again. The elbow body is PBT with a brass stud, and the aluminium-alloy guide keeps the tube aligned through the turn.
This is the resin/brass spec profile, not the metal BPC line: working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), negative pressure down to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa and a working temperature of -20 to +70 C. One detail worth knowing before you install it: threaded PL sizes arrive with pre-applied sealant on the thread, but M5 sizes instead use a sealing gasket - so do not wind PTFE tape over an M5 stud that is not designed for it.
Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5 |
|---|---|
| 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 PL6M5
| 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 PL6M5 Is Used
Compact gripper ports on pick-and-place arms
Small pneumatic grippers and slim rotary actuators on robot end-effectors often carry M5 ports set at right angles to the motion. A male elbow lets the 6 mm drop run straight down the arm instead of fouling the wrist as a straight connector would.
Vacuum generator feed on lab automation
Compact vacuum ejectors and suction cups on analytical and sample-handling equipment are commonly fed through M5 ports. This elbow holds its grip down to -750 mmHg, so the same push-in joint works for both the pressure supply and the vacuum side.
M5 valve manifold branches on packaging machines
Dense valve manifolds and pneumatic control blocks on cartoning and filling machines use M5 ports spaced a few millimetres apart. The 90 deg body turns the 6 mm tubing away from the neighbouring stud, keeping each branch routable without kinking.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5 the Right Part?
Within the PL family's M5 row, Dia 4 (PL4M5) and Dia 6 are the only tube sizes offered - Dia 6 is the top of the M5 ladder. If your line moves up to Dia 8 mm, the M5 port can no longer follow you; the smallest step up is PL801, which pairs Dia 8 tube with a 1/8in thread. Check the port on your valve or cylinder before ordering, not the tube: if the port is 1/8in, PL601 rather than PL6M5 is the matching elbow for the same 6 mm tube.
Tube OD must match exactly. This fitting grips 6 mm tube only - it will not seal or hold 1/4in (6.35 mm) tubing, and the tenth-of-a-millimetre difference is enough to leak or blow off under pressure.
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 PL6M5 FAQ
The PL6M5 is a one-touch male elbow joining Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tubing to an M5x0.8 male thread. Working pressure is 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), negative pressure -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, and working temperature -20 to +70 C. The body is PBT with a brass stud, the release button and chuck are POM, and the O-ring seal is NBR.
No. AirTAC supplies threaded one-touch fittings with pre-applied sealant on sizes such as 1/8in and up, but M5 sizes like this one are sealed by a gasket on the M5x0.8 stud. Fit it into a clean M5 port as received; adding PTFE tape or paste can prevent the gasket from seating and cause a leak.
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