Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1003D
The AirTAC Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1003D 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.
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About the Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1003D
The PLF1003D is an AirTAC PLF female elbow from the resin one-touch range, joining Dia 10 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tubing to a 3/8in PT internal thread. Push the tube into the chuck until it bottoms out and the stainless spring gasket and POM chuck grip it; press the release ring to free it again. The elbow body lets the tube turn 90 degrees off the port, so the air line runs along the machine frame instead of sticking straight out into guards or cable runs.
This is the resin and brass spec profile, not the metal BP line: working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, vacuum to -750 mmHg, temperature -20 to +70 C. The threaded parts are PBT with a brass stud, and the NBR O-ring handles the seal. Note that the D suffix here changes the whole body colour to black, unlike on the PC and POC straights where D only recolours the release button. AirTAC rates no flow curve for these parts; capacity follows the 10 mm bore.
Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1003D Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1003D |
|---|---|
| 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 PLF1003D
| 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 PLF1003D Is Used
Pneumatic press cylinder port
A Dia 10 line into the rear port of a compact air press cylinder: the female 3/8in thread screws straight onto an existing male stud on the head, and the elbow points the hose down along the column, clear of the light curtain.
Packaging machine valve manifold
On a horizontal flow-wrapper, the 3/8in internal thread drops straight onto a manifold outlet, and the 90-degree turn routes the Dia 10 drop to the sealing-jaw cylinder without an extra fitting in the path.
Robotic welding cell services
The black body sits quietly against dark machine framing in a weld cell, and the elbow keeps the Dia 10 dress pack hose flat to the robot base instead of presenting a lever arm to snag on fixturing.
Is the Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1003D the Right Part?
On the 3/8in female thread this sits mid-ladder: Dia 8 (PLF0803D) steps the run down for lighter actuators, while Dia 12 (PLF1203D) feeds larger cylinders with more air demand through the same port. If your port takes a male stud instead of receiving one, the PL male elbow or the PLL extended male elbow in Dia 10 is the companion shape; the extended neck is the better pick when the fitting must clear a raised boss or a guard panel.
Tube OD must match exactly: this chuck is cut for 10 mm, and the common 3/8in nominal tube at 9.5 mm OD will not seal in it. Because the 3/8in thread is female, sealing depends on the male PT thread it mates with, so check the mating stud rather than assuming the port is dressed.
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 PLF1003D FAQ
Working pressure 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2), proof pressure 1.5 MPa, vacuum to -750 mmHg (10 Torr), operating temperature -20 to +70 C. The fitting takes Dia 10 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube on the one-touch side and presents a 3/8in PT female thread on the port side. The D suffix makes the body black.
No. The chuck is machined for a 10.0 mm OD and the common 3/8in nominal tube measures 9.5 mm OD, so it will not seal and can blow out under pressure. Use genuine Dia 10 tube, soft nylon or polyurethane only, and cut it square before inserting it fully to the stop.
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