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CAMLOCK FITTINGS
Our Camlock Fittings range from ½” to 6” in sizing across the different Camlock Types, with special sizes like 8" available on request. Also known as Cam and Groove Fittings or Camlock Couplings, our camlocks are supplied in a range of materials including aluminium, stainless steel 316, polypropylene and Nyglass (Nylon). The camlock coupling is used as a fast and convenient connection technique for hoses and pipes. All our Camlock Fittings are manufactured according to the MIL standard specification which ensures a secure fit between the Male Grooved Adapter and the Female Coupler part with the lever arms. When selecting an appropriate Camlock for your usage requirements it is important to note the chemical compatibility of the process fluid and your process temperature requirements. We wholesale supply cam lock fittings Australia wide with same day shipping.
Camlock Fitting Specifications
WHAT IS A CAMLOCK FITTING?
The camlock hose fitting is the best priced of all the quick connect hose and pipe fittings available and is widely used in Australia. The type of connection comprises two separate parts that can quickly and securely be coupled together and uncoupled.
HOW THEY WORK
A male adaptor and a female coupler connect together to form a fixed connection that joins pipe or hose together. They require no tools to operate and are easy and quick to implement.
- The male adapter is inserted into the female coupler.
- The female coupler arms will rise slightly.
- The female coupler arms are then closed by applying hand pressure in towards the coupler body.
The cam lock fitting remains united until both arms are released in an outward motion. The cam arms can be locked in place using the safety pins that are provided. For most situations they are not necessary and are only needed when extra precautions are required.
Inside the female camlock coupling there is a gasket already recessed in place. This forms a tight seal when it connects with the male adapter.
MATERIALS
- Aluminium
- Stainless Steel
- Brass
- Polypropylene
- Nyglass (Nylon)
GASKET MATERIAL
All our metal camlocks are supplied stanard with Buna-N (Nitrile) gaskets. The Poly camlocks come standard with EPDM gaskets for better resistance to acid and compatibility with water.
- Buna-N (Nitrile)
- EPDM
- Viton
- PTFE (Teflon) special order.
DIFFERENT SIZES
For Aluminium and Stainless Steel Camlock Fittings we have sizes starting from ½” up to 8”. Polypropylene is offered in sizes starting from ½” up to 4”. All our ½” couplings are manufactured with 2 handles for better operation.
PRESSURE RATING
According to the Mil Spec, the cam and groove hose fitting is rated to operate at 150 psi. This may not be the case in sizes higher than 4" where operating pressures are generally lower. Please see technical specifications page for the operating pressure for each size.
CAMLOCK FITTING THREADS
- All threads are BSP
- Female threads are BSPP (Parallel)
- Male threads are BSPT (Tapered)
British Standard Pipe Threads (BSP) are widely used in most commonwealth countries. Threads have a pitch angle of about 55 degrees. They are designed to thread onto a pipe and tighten. Hose shanks are available on the Type C and Type E for a direct fit into the hose.
THE TYPE OF CAMLOCK EXPLAINED
- Type A - grooved adapter x female BSPP thread
- Type B - coupler with cam arms x male BSPT thread
- Type C - coupler with cam arms with hose shank
- Type D - coupler with cam arms x female BSPP thread
- Type E – grooved adapter with hose shank
- Type F – grooved adapter x male BSPT thread
- Type DC - Dust Cap - coupler with cam arms
- Type DP - Dust Plug - grooved adapter plug
SPECIAL ORDER CAM & GROOVE COUPLINGS
- Self-Locking Arms
- Socket Weld and Butt Weld
- Camlocks with Flange-end connections, and for other Custom Orders; please contact us for more information.
SPARE PARTS
Pacific Fittings carries replacement Gaskets as well as replacement Cam Arms and Pins (Handle, Ring and Pin - HRP) for all common sizes.
APPLICATIONS
Used across industry, primarily where liquids and powders are moved from one location to another. For example, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Cleaning, Military and Government Bids, Fuel & Oil, Food and Beverage, Water, Paints & Dyes, Adhesives, Agriculture, Air Conditioning to mention a few. They are commonly used on hoses, pipes, pumps & tanks, tankers etc.
* Cam and Groove Fittings are not be used with compressed air or steam *
MORE ABOUT CAMLOCK COUPLINGS FROM PACIFIC FITTINGS
We are an Australian-owned family business distributing Australia-wide out of our warehouse in Brisbane. We have sister companies based in the U.S.A (Proflow Dynamics) and in the U.K (Action Seal-Tite).
All our Camlocks are manufactured according to the US Federal Standards and military Specifications (MIL-C-27487) now superseded by A-A59326. The specification standards ensure that all the camlock fittings are manufactured to the specified tolerances and hence will be compatible with all other camlocks manufactured to these same approved standards. This includes camlocks supplied by Powell Industrial Hose, Philmac, Advanced Industrial Products and Valve Warehouse Australia and international suppliers including PT Coupling, Banjo Fittings and Dixon Camlocks.
All our manufacturers are ISO 9001 certified.