Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D-S
SUS304 stainless variant (-S)The AirTAC Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D-S 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-S
The AirTAC PL6M5D-S is a one-touch male elbow from the PL series, joining Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to an M5x0.8 male thread set at 90 degrees. Push the tube home into the chuck until it bottoms out and the grip ring and stainless spring gasket hold it against the NBR seal; press the release ring to free it again. The elbow is moulded in black - on the PL series the D suffix changes the whole body colour, not just the release button as it does on PC and POC.
Ratings follow the resin and brass one-touch profile: 0 to 1.0 MPa working pressure, -750 mmHg (10 Torr) vacuum, 1.5 MPa proof pressure and -20 to +70 C. The -S suffix places this SKU in AirTAC's stainless programme, and on PL elbows that means the male stud is SUS304 while the PBT body, POM chuck, aluminium guide and NBR O-ring stay exactly as standard - so no pressure or temperature figure changes. One more difference worth knowing: unlike the larger threaded sizes that arrive with sealant pre-applied, M5 studs seal through a gasket instead.
Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D-S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D-S |
|---|---|
| Type | Male elbow |
| Series | PL |
| Connection | Push-in one-touch |
| Body material | Stainless steel 304 (-S variant) |
| 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. Stainless (-S): SUS304 in place of brass - a solid SUS304 body on the PC and POC straight connectors, and a PBT body with a SUS304 stud on the elbow, tee and branch shapes. Working pressure, proof pressure and temperature are unchanged from the standard version. 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-S
| 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. |
| -S | Stainless-steel body. |
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-S Is Used
M5 valve subplates on packaging machines
Small solenoid valve stations on cartoning and labelling equipment are commonly tapped M5x0.8. This elbow drops a Dia 6 nylon line straight down the side of the valve stack, keeping the run clear of adjacent coils.
Pick-and-place gripper heads
End-of-arm tooling often has an M5 port facing sideways on a compact gripper. The 90-degree body turns the Dia 6 polyurethane line back along the arm instead of out into the robot's working envelope.
Laboratory sample-handling panels
Analytical instruments built with M5 tapped manifold ports feed 6 mm tube to actuators and pinch valves. The SUS304 stud on this variant adds corrosion resistance where the fitting sits near washdown or reagent zones.
Is the Airtac PL L Connector PL6M5D-S the Right Part?
On the PL interface ladder the M5 thread supports only Dia 4 and Dia 6 tube, so PL6M5D-S is the top of this thread's range - there is no larger tube to step up to on M5. One size down is the PL4M5 for Dia 4 line; if your circuit later grows to Dia 8, the port needs a 1/8 thread and the PL801. Match the stud to the port: M5x08 tapped ports on small valves and subplates take the gasket-sealed stud directly, with no PTFE tape needed. And remember tube OD must match exactly - a Dia 6 elbow will not grip 1/4 in (6.35 mm) tube even though the numbers look close on paper.
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-S FAQ
Working pressure 0 to 1.0 MPa (0 to 10 kgf/cm2), negative pressure down to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, operating temperature -20 to +70 C. This SKU is a Dia 6 mm one-touch male elbow with an M5x0.8 stud, black PBT body and SUS304 male thread.
No. On PL-series elbows the -S variant makes the male stud SUS304; the elbow body remains PBT with a POM release button and chuck, aluminium-alloy guide, stainless spring gasket and NBR O-ring. All pressure, vacuum and temperature ratings are identical to the standard PL6M5D, and the published dimensions are unchanged.
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