Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1203
The AirTAC Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1203 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 PLF1203
The PLF1203 is an AirTAC PLF female elbow, a one-touch fitting that joins Dia 12 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 3/8in PT female thread at a 90 degree angle. The female thread is the defining feature: it screws straight down over a male stud or threaded manifold port, so no separate nipple is needed between the fitting and the port. To make the joint, push the tube firmly into the chuck until it bottoms out - the stainless spring gasket and POM chuck grip it immediately - and press the release ring to free it again.
This is part of AirTAC's resin and brass one-touch line, rated 0-1.0 MPa (0-10 kgf/cm2) working pressure, 1.5 MPa proof pressure, -750 mmHg vacuum and -20 to +70 C. The chuck and release button are POM, the guide is aluminium alloy, the O-ring is NBR, and the threaded stud is brass with sealant already applied, so the part is ready to thread in without extra tape or compound.
Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1203 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1203 |
|---|---|
| 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 PLF1203
| 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 PLF1203 Is Used
Pneumatic press cylinder supply
On a bench-mounted pneumatic press or clamp cylinder with a 3/8in male port, the female elbow threads on directly and takes Dia 12 mm tube at a right angle, keeping the hose clear of the ram's return path.
Packaging machine rotary table
Around a rotary indexing table on a packaging line, the 90 degree female elbow drops the air drop vertically onto each station's male stud, eliminating a straight connector plus nipple and one potential leak point.
Machine rebuild with existing manifold
When re-piping a machine whose valve manifold already has male 3/8in studs, a female elbow connects without adapters, and the sealant pre-applied to the female thread seals the port as supplied.
Is the Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF1203 the Right Part?
Dia 12 mm is near the top of the ladder. The size below is PLF1003 (Dia 10 mm on the same 3/8in thread), which suits smaller cylinders and gives a slightly stiffer tube route; the only size above is PLF1204 (Dia 12 mm on a 1/2in female thread) for ports sized up to half-inch. Stepping tube size changes the bore and therefore the air capacity - flow scales with the tube, not the thread - so match the tube to what the actuator actually consumes. The tube OD must match exactly: a Dia 12 fitting will not seal on 1/2in (12.7 mm) imperial tube, and the thread standard on this catalogue is PT, so confirm your port before ordering.
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 PLF1203 FAQ
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. The fitting joins Dia 12 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube to a 3/8in PT female thread. Release button and chuck are POM, guide is aluminium alloy, spring gasket is stainless, O-ring is NBR, and the thread stud is brass with sealant applied.
Only soft nylon or soft polyurethane tube within the -20 to +70 C range seals reliably in the chuck. Rigid nylon, braided hose or hard-walled metric tube will not grip, and slightly off-size tube will not seat - the ID tolerance matters as much as the OD. If your line runs hot above 70 C, this resin series is the wrong family; a metal BPC-family fitting rated to 150 C is the correct choice instead.
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