Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1002D
The AirTAC Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1002D is a genuine female elbow for push-in tube connection, rated 0 - 1.0 MPa (0 - 10 kgf/cm2) with a 1.5 MPa proof pressure.
- TypeFemale elbow
- SeriesPLF
- 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 PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1002D
The PLF1002D is an AirTAC PLF female elbow, the version of the one-touch range whose 1/4 in PT thread is cut internally so it screws down onto a male stud or port. It turns a Dia 10 mm tube through 90 degrees at the port face, which is what you want when the tube run comes in sideways and a straight connector would foul the housing. The D suffix makes the whole body black on this series, not just the release button.
Push the soft nylon or polyurethane tube past the POM chuck and the stainless spring gasket grips it for a sealed joint; press the release ring and the tube slides straight back out. This is the resin/brass profile, so it is rated 0-1.0 MPa working pressure, 1.5 MPa proof, -20 to +70 C and -750 mmHg vacuum. AirTAC ships threaded PLF parts with sealant already on the thread, so you do not need PTFE tape on the joint.
Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1002D Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1002D |
|---|---|
| Type | Female elbow |
| Series | PLF |
| 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 PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1002D
| PLF | Female 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 PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1002D Is Used
Valve manifold ports on packaging machines
On a horizontal form-fill-seal machine, the 1/4 in internal thread of the PLF1002D caps a male manifold stud cleanly, while the 90 degree body drops the Dia 10 mm tube down past the guard rail instead of out across the walkway.
Cylinder ports in tight machine guards
Small pneumatic cylinders on a die-cutting press often sit with the port facing a frame wall. A female elbow screws directly onto the port stud and turns the Dia 10 mm airline parallel to the cylinder body, clearing the guard.
Retrofit on bottling line transfer units
Replacing ageing compression elbows on a bottle-transfer conveyor, this fitting lets a technician push Dia 10 mm PU tubing into place by hand at the port - no spanner work on the tube side, only the 1/4 in thread to tighten.
Is the Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1002D the Right Part?
Step down to Dia 8 (PLF0802D) when the line feeds a smaller cylinder or a compact valve island; step up to Dia 12 (PLF1202D) where the run has to carry more volume to a large bore actuator - capacity tracks the bore, not the elbow. On the thread side, 1/8 in (PLF1001D) suits compact solenoid ports and 3/8 in (PLF1003D) is there for larger manifold studs. A female elbow is the right shape when the port is male and sticking out of a surface: the internal thread caps it flush and the body bends the tube away from the obstruction.
Tube OD must match exactly - this chuck holds Dia 10 mm only and will not seal on 12 mm or on any fractional hose. Soft nylon and polyurethane are the approved tubing materials.
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 PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1002D FAQ
It is a one-touch female elbow for Dia 10 mm tube on a 1/4 in PT internal thread. 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. Approved tubing is soft nylon or polyurethane. The D suffix gives a black body on this series.
AirTAC supplies threaded PLF parts with sealant already applied to the thread, so the joint seals as delivered in most cases. If you do add tape, keep the first two threads clear so fragments cannot break off inside the port and reach the chuck seat, where they would cause a slow leak around the Dia 10 mm tube.
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