Festo NPQE-L-M5-Q6-P10 Push-in L-Fitting

Technical Overview

Miniature 90-degree pneumatic connector with M5 male thread and 6mm push-in port. Offers -0.95 to 8 bar pressure range and ISO Class 4 cleanroom rating.

Key Features

Miniature L-shape design enables efficient 90-degree pneumatic tube routing in compact system layouts.
Tool-free push-pull connection principle facilitates quick, secure tubing insertion and release.
Durable PBT housing paired with a nickel-plated brass M5 threaded connection.
Exceptional sealing performance provided by reliable NBR O-rings and thread seals.
Broad operating temperature range from -5°C up to 60°C to withstand varying industrial environments.
Cleanroom class ISO 14644-1 Class 4 certified, ensuring low particle generation.
Supports a complete operating pressure range from -0.95 bar vacuum up to 8 bar positive pressure.

Technical Specification Matrix

Parameter	Value
Size	Mini
Nominal Size	2.3 mm
Pneumatic Connection 1	Male thread M5
Pneumatic Connection 2	For tubing outside diameter of 6 mm
Design	L-shape, Push-pull principle
Operating Pressure	-0.95 bar to 8 bar (-0.095 MPa to 0.8 MPa)
Operating Medium	Compressed air to ISO 8573-1:2010 [7:4:4]
Cleanroom Suitability	Class 4 according to ISO 14644-1
Ambient Temperature Range	-5 °C to 60 °C
Housing Material	PBT
Screwed Plug Material	Nickel-plated brass
Sealing Material	NBR
Release Ring Material	POM
Clamping Component Material	Stainless steel
Nominal Tightening Torque	0.8 Nm (±5%)
Corrosion Resistance Class (CRC)	1 - Low corrosion stress
PWIS Conformity	VDMA24364 zone III
Physical Weight (kg)	0
Dimensions L x W x H (cm)	1.71 x 1.07 x 1.63

Industrial Applications

1. Compact Pick-and-Place Vacuum Grippers

Deploying the fitting in compact vacuum gripping systems where pneumatic lines must operate reliably under negative pressure.

Problem Solved

Standard fittings often leak or lose holding force under vacuum. This fitting's secure NBR sealing and push-pull mechanism ensure a consistent leak-proof performance down to -0.95 bar, maintaining grip integrity in high-speed pick-and-place cycles.

Vacuum grippingPick-and-placeNBR sealingNegative pressureMiniature layout

2. Semiconductor Wafer Handling Automation

Integrating the L-fitting into wafer handling or semiconductor processing machines operating within highly clean environments.

Problem Solved

Standard pneumatic components shed particles, contaminating sensitive silicon wafers. Being certified to ISO Class 4 cleanroom standards ensures minimal particulate emission, preserving environment sterility.

Semiconductor manufacturingCleanroom Class 4Low emissionWafer handlingISO 14644-1

3. Medical Packaging Machinery Routing

Routing control lines in compact automated medical packaging machinery with tight spaces requiring 90-degree turns.

Problem Solved

In high-density medical automation blocks, conventional straight fittings lead to tubing kinks or structural stress. The 90-degree mini L-shape fits into small footprints, while the M5 threaded connection with 0.8 Nm torque rating prevents over-tightening damage.

Medical packaging90-degree routingPBT housingTight space assemblyM5 pneumatic block