Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D 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 PL6M5D
The PL6M5D is an AirTAC PL male elbow: a one-touch fitting that turns a Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube through 90 degrees onto an external M5x0.8 male thread. Push the tube squarely into the chuck and the stainless spring gasket and POM gripper lock it against pressure; press the release ring and the tube slides straight back out. The trailing D in the code means the whole body is moulded in black, not just the release button, so it stays visually discreet on exposed machine plumbing.
This is a resin-and-brass fitting, not part of AirTAC's high-temperature metal line. It is rated 0 to 1.0 MPa working pressure, tolerates vacuum down to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), withstands 1.5 MPa proof pressure, and runs from -20 to +70 C. The elbow body is PBT with a brass stud, and because this is an M5 thread it arrives with a sealing gasket on the port rather than pre-applied thread sealant - that detail is easy to miss when mixing M5 and 1/8-inch fittings on the same manifold.
Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D |
|---|---|
| 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 PL6M5D
| 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 PL6M5D Is Used
Compact gripper port on a pick-and-place head
Small pneumatic grippers and rotary actuators on robotic arms usually carry M5 ports tucked between the fingers. The PL6M5D turns the 6 mm feed line downward at the port itself, keeping the routing inside the arm envelope instead of looping a tube across the moving joint.
Solenoid pilot port on a dense valve manifold
On a tightly packed bank of solenoid valves, adjacent M5 pilot ports sit only millimetres apart. A straight connector would force the tube to bend sharply to clear the neighbouring valve; this elbow exits at 90 degrees along the manifold face and the black body blends into the standard grey valve stack.
Vacuum cup feed on a PCB depaneling station
Vacuum ejectors and suction cup fittings on electronics handling stations commonly use M5 connections and pull negative pressure. The PL6M5D is rated to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), so a single Dia 6 push-in elbow serves both the vacuum draw and the blow-off pulse at the cup head.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D the Right Part?
Within the M5 row of the PL ladder, Dia 6 is the largest tube size AirTAC makes - the only other option is PL4M5 on Dia 4. If your line grows to Dia 8 or above, M5 is no longer available on PL and you step across to a 1/8-inch code such as PL801; nothing changes about the elbow shape, only the port thread. Match the thread to the port you actually have: M5x0.8 is the small metric port found on compact valves, sensors and pilot ports, not an interchangeable alternative to 1/8-inch PT.
Two cautions worth checking before ordering. First, tube OD must match exactly - this chuck grips Dia 6 mm only and will not seal on 1/4-inch (approximately 6.35 mm) or any other tube. Second, if you need a stainless build, AirTAC lists PL6M5-S: the elbow body stays PBT and only the stud becomes SUS304, so it is not a solid stainless part. For a straight run at the same sizes, PC6M5 or POC6M5 avoid the 90-degree turn.
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 PL6M5D FAQ
Working pressure 0 to 1.0 MPa (0 to 10 kgf/cm2); negative pressure to -750 mmHg (10 Torr); proof pressure 1.5 MPa; operating temperature -20 to +70 C. The fitting joins Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to an M5x0.8 male thread, with the thread sealed by a gasket rather than sealant. These are the standard resin-line figures - the black D suffix changes colour only, not any rating.
Not on the PL M5 row. AirTAC makes the PL male elbow in M5 only for Dia 4 and Dia 6 tube, and Dia 6 is the ceiling. For Dia 8, Dia 10 or Dia 12 tube you move to a 1/8-inch, 1/4-inch or larger PL code such as PL801. Do not try to force a different tube OD into the Dia 6 chuck - the grip and seal both depend on an exact diameter match, and a mismatched tube will blow off or leak under pressure.
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