Festo Instant Male Connector QSM-6-M5

Official Festo type reference: QSM-M5-6 (Festo QSM mini-series push-in fitting; Part No. 153306)

The Festo Instant Male Connector QSM-6-M5 is the 6 mm tube version of the compact QSM mini-series male fitting. It connects 6 mm outside-diameter pneumatic tubing to an M5 male threaded port using a push-in connection and sealing ring. This configuration is suited to compact pneumatic equipment where a reliable tube-to-thread transition is required without a large fitting envelope.

Technical specifications

Key features and benefits

·       Compact QSM mini-series format for dense pneumatic layouts.

·       M5 male thread provides a direct threaded interface to compatible components.

·       6 mm push-in port supports quick pneumatic tube connection.

·       Push-pull release principle simplifies servicing.

·       Suitable for industrial compressed-air installations within specified operating limits.

Typical applications

·       Compact valve and actuator connections

·       Automation machinery

·       Pneumatic manifolds

·       Control panels

·       Small industrial air circuits

Installation and handling

·       Use clean, correctly sized pneumatic tubing with a square, burr-free cut.

·       Push the tube fully into the fitting until it reaches the internal stop, then perform a gentle pull check.

·       For removal, depress the blue release ring and withdraw the tube carefully.

·       Use the specified thread/sealing arrangement and tighten to the applicable Festo nominal torque; do not overtighten.

·       Confirm compatibility of the fitting, tubing, pressure, temperature and working medium before commissioning.