Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF601D
The AirTAC Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF601D 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 PLF601D
The PLF601D is an AirTAC PLF female elbow from the resin one-touch fitting range: a 90 degree tube fitting whose threaded side is a 1/8 in PT female port instead of a male stud. It accepts Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tubing. The D suffix makes the part black rather than the standard grey, and on the PLF family that colour change applies to the body itself, not just the release button.
Push the tube straight into the chuck and the stainless spring gasket grips it for a sealed joint; press the POM release ring to free it again. This is the resin profile, so it is rated 0-1.0 MPa working pressure, -750 mmHg vacuum, 1.5 MPa proof pressure and -20 to +70 C. The brass-backed body uses a POM chuck and button, an aluminium-alloy guide and an NBR O-ring, and the female PT thread arrives with sealant already applied.
Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF601D Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF601D |
|---|---|
| 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 PLF601D
| 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 PLF601D Is Used
Solenoid manifold outlet on a packaging machine
A 1/8 in female port lets the fitting ride on a separate male nipple on the valve manifold, so the Dia 6 line to the gate cylinder drops vertically instead of fouling the neighbouring valve station.
Gripper wrist on a robotic pick-and-place arm
At the wrist, space and swing radius are tight; the 90 degree female elbow turns the Dia 6 supply line down the arm and keeps the hose loop short and clear of the guarding.
Indexing rotary table under a machine base
Feeding the rotary actuator from beneath, the elbow accepts theDia 6 tube from the side while its 1/8 in PT port studs up to the actuator inlet hidden under the base casting.
Is the Airtac PLF L-Shaped Female Thread Adapter PLF601D the Right Part?
On the PLF ladder at this 1/8 in thread, the size below Dia 6 is Dia 4 (PLF401) and the size above is Dia 8 (PLF801). Stepping down shaves bulk for light-duty pilot lines; stepping up moves more air to a larger actuator because capacity tracks the tube bore. Whichever you pick, the tube OD must match the fitting exactly - a Dia 6 socket will not grip 1/4 in (6.35 mm) tube.
The female thread is the point of difference from the PL male elbow: it screws onto a male stud or nipple you have already fitted, so you can use a longer stud to stand the fitting off a crowded manifold face. If you need the tube to run straight out of the port instead of turning, that is the PC connector; if you need clearance past adjacent fittings, the PLL extended male elbow reaches further still.
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 PLF601D FAQ
It is a PLF one-touch female elbow for Dia 6 mm soft nylon or polyurethane tube with a 1/8 in PT female thread. 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. It is the resin and brass profile in black (D suffix).
No. AirTAC supplies the threaded one-touch range with sealant already applied to the thread, so the PLF601D seals onto a standard male stud as delivered; only M5 sizes in the catalogue use a sealing gasket instead. Skip extra tape, tighten normally and remember AirTAC publishes no tightening torque - the proof pressure is 1.5 MPa, a full 50 percent above the working rating, so a correctly seated joint carries ample margin.
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