Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D-M
The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D-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 PL6M5D-M
The PL6M5D-M is AirTAC's PL male elbow from the mini (-M) one-touch family, joining Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tubing to an M5x0.8 male port at a right angle. Push the tube fully home and the stainless spring gasket plus the chuck grip it against the brass body; press the POM release ring square on and the tube slides back out. The D suffix turns the fitting black, and on PL that colour runs through the whole body, not just the release button.
This is the resin and brass one-touch profile, not the 0.9 MPa metal BPC line: 0-1.0 MPa working pressure, -750 mmHg vacuum, 1.5 MPa proof pressure and -20 to +70 C service. What the -M tag buys you is scale - the mini series is built around M5 and M3 ports only, with a reduced hex and body height so the elbow fits where a full-size PL602 would foul adjacent hardware. Sealing on the M5x0.8 stud comes from a captive sealing gasket rather than pre-applied thread sealant.
Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D-M Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D-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 PL6M5D-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 PL6M5D-M Is Used
Compact gripper cylinder on a pick-and-place head
Small parallel grippers and bore-down cylinders often carry M5 ports on two faces a few millimetres apart. The mini elbow's reduced hex lets the Dia 6 hose turn 90 degrees along the slide without clashing with the neighbouring port or the guide rail.
Vacuum ejector block on a PCB handling module
Ejectors and venturi blocks on electronics pick-and-place heads use M5 threaded inlets at tight pitch. This elbow routes the Dia 6 supply line downward into the frame instead of straight out into the moving gantry.
Labelling head valve manifold on a packaging line
Compact valve islands built into label applicators and small wrapper heads take M5 port plates. A black mini elbow at each outlet keeps the Dia 6 drops to the actuator low and tidy behind a tight guard, and the dark body disappears against painted machine panels.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D-M the Right Part?
On the PL mini ladder the M5 thread exists only in Dia 4 and Dia 6, so PL4M5 is the size below this one and there is no larger M5 mini elbow above it - Dia 6 is the top of the M5 rung. To move more bore through the same 90 degree shape you step to the standard series: PL601 keeps Dia 6 tube but changes to a 1/8in PT thread. Match the stud to the port print on the component, since M5x0.8 is common on compact cylinders, small valves and ejector blocks. The tube OD must match exactly - a Dia 6 chuck will not seal on Dia 4 or Dia 8 tubing, and forcing it in is the usual cause of a slow leak at the button.
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-M FAQ
It is a mini-series PL male elbow taking Dia 6 mm tube into an M5x0.8 male thread. Working pressure is 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), it holds -750 mmHg (10 Torr) vacuum, the proof pressure is 1.5 MPa, and the service temperature range is -20 to +70 C. Tubing must be soft nylon or polyurethane.
No. M5 sizes in this catalogue seal through a dedicated sealing gasket rather than the pre-applied sealant used on the larger PT threads, so adding tape can actually lift the joint face and cause a leak. Screw the stud in hand-tight plus a short firm turn, and confirm the gasket is seated and undamaged before assembly.
Authorized Export Seller
Genuine AirTAC parts produced by AirTAC factory.
1-Year Warranty
Covers non-human-caused product damage.
Fast Dispatch
Standard parts are processed and dispatched in 3-5 business days.
Fast Reply
Most inquiries answered within 7-8 hours.
Related AirTAC One-Touch Fittings
Request a Quote for Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D-M
Send us the quantity and destination. We confirm price, stock and lead time — usually within 7-8 hours.