Festo QSL-1/8-6 Push-In L-Fitting

USD 8.21

360° orientable pneumatic elbow connector with R1/8 male thread and 6mm push-in port. PBT housing supports pressures from -0.95 to 14 bar across -10°C to 80°C.

SKU Festo-153046 Category
Top Brands > Festo > Pneumatic Fittings

Festo QSL-1/8-6 Push-In L-Fitting

Model Identifier QSL-1/8-6
Official Part Number 153046
GTIN Standard 4052568011048

Technical Overview

The Festo 153046 (Model: QSL-1/8-6) is a high-performance industrial pneumatic push-in L-fitting engineered for fast, reliable, and leak-free tubing connections. Designed around a reliable push-pull principle, this 360° orientable right-angle fitting features a male R1/8 threaded connection with a pre-applied sealant coating, alongside a port tailored for standard 6 mm outside diameter pneumatic tubing. Constructed with a rugged PBT housing, POM release ring, and a high-alloy, non-corrosive steel retaining claw, the connector securely anchors tubing against vibration and pressure spikes. Featuring integrated NBR seals and an operating temperature range of -10°C to 80°C, the QSL-1/8-6 provides exceptional durability and flow efficiency across diverse fluid automation, packaging, and control machinery applications.

Key Features

  • Enables rapid, tool-free pneumatic tube connection and disconnection using a secure push/pull locking principle
  • Integrates a standard male R1/8 thread with a pre-applied sealing coating and a 6 mm outside diameter push-in port
  • 360° orientable L-shape geometry allows for highly flexible and compact pneumatic routing in tight mechanical assemblies
  • Robust Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) housing ensures high durability and resistance in industrial settings
  • Dependable operation across pressures from -0.95 to 14 bar (temperature dependent) and thermal ranges of -10°C to 80°C
  • High-alloy, non-corrosive steel retaining claw provides maximum pull-out resistance to prevent accidental disconnects

360° orientable L-shape design with a quick push-pull mechanism for tool-free, high-pressure (up to 14 bar) tube routing in confined spatial footprints.

Technical Specification Matrix

ParameterValue
DesignL-shape, 360° orientable, push/pull principle
Pneumatic Connection 1Male thread R1/8
Pneumatic Connection 2For tubing outside diameter 6 mm
Nominal Size4.2 mm
Operating Pressure (Complete Temp Range)-0.95 to 6 bar
Temperature Dependent Operating Pressure-0.95 to 14 bar
Ambient Temperature-10 °C to 80 °C
Housing MaterialPBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
Tubing Seal MaterialNBR
Tubing Retaining ClawHigh alloy steel, non-corrosive
Type Of Seal On Screw-In StudCoating

Industrial Applications

1. Automated Assembly Pneumatics

Provides secure directional air routing to miniature pneumatic cylinders and end-of-arm tooling in robotic assembly lines, allowing highly organized tube routing.

Problem Solved

Prevents pneumatic cable kinking and mechanical interference in confined robotic workspaces by utilizing a 360-degree orientable elbow joint that adapts to moving components.

Male Thread R1/86mm O.D. Tubing360° Orientable14 bar Max Pressure

2. High-Speed Packaging Machinery Air Supply

Delivers stable compressed air flows to pneumatic grippers, tensioners, and sealing jaws within high-throughput packaging equipment environments.

Problem Solved

Eliminates pressure drops and tubing blow-outs during rapid, repetitive actuation cycles thanks to the high-alloy steel retaining claw that anchors the connection.

Push/Pull PrinciplePBT HousingHigh-Alloy Steel Claw-0.95 to 14 bar

3. Industrial Fluid Control Valve Manifolds

Acts as the physical interface for pilot air lines connecting directly to multi-station valve terminals and fluid control manifolds.

Problem Solved

Removes the need for manual Teflon taping or liquid thread sealant during installation by using a factory pre-coated screw-in stud and NBR tubing seal for leak-proof operations.

Coated Stud SealNBR SealISO 8573-1:2010-10 to 80 °C Range

[Download-Datasheet]

Select your currency