Camlock fittings - Page 2

How are CAMLOCK fittings constructed?

CAMLOCK fittings consists of two parts — a male and a female. The latter additionally has a seal and arms (cams) that are used to tighten the connection, so that the whole forms a tight construction.

In addition, special safety clips are also provided. Their role is simple, as they protect against uncontrolled disconnection of the CAMLOCK fittings.  You simply slide them into the hole of the female part of the connector.

Which are the types of CAMLOCK fittings?

When it comes to CAMLOCK fittings types, they are divided primarily according to the material from which they are made. You will find four basic types of CAMLOCK fittings made from :

• stainless steel, 
• aluminium, 
• brass, 
• polypropylene.

Each of these materials has its strengths and weaknesses, so choosing the right coupling depends primarily on your needs and the medium you will be transferring.

Differences also appear in the threads that specific connectors have. You can choose from:

• BSP internal and external threads, 
• hosetails, 
• flange fittings, 
• plugs and adapters.

How to connect CAMLOCK fittings together?

To connect CAMLOCK fittings plug the male adapter into the female connector (with arms).

Once there, pull the arms at the same time and close them. In this way, the two parts will fuse together tightly.

They will remain in this position until you pull both handles upwards. This will release the joint.  The aforementioned safety clips, on the other hand, will hold the arms in place, but their use is not necessary for most works.

There is already a seal in the female connector, which forms a tight seal when connected to the male adapter. You would need a really strong force to make the connector separate on its own if the CAMLOCK coupling is properly connected.

CAMLOCK fittings consist of a male adapter and a female connector, which together form a permanent joint between two sections of pipe or hose.

What dimensions do CAMLOCK fittings come in?

CAMLOCK fittings are available in dimensions from 1/2 to 8 inches (DN13 do DN200) for all aluminium, brass, and stainless steel products. The situation is slightly different for polypropylene couplings, the largest versions of which usually do not exceed 4 inches.

There is one other point worth making here. Well, polypropylene couplings are not covered by any standard in terms of dimension. Therefore, depending on the manufacturer, their diameter may vary slightly.

This will be a problem if you want to combine a male adapter and a female coupling from two different sets.

The same applies to couplings from other materials with 1/2, 5 and 8 inch dimensions. This is because the Mil A-A-59326A specification does not include them.  Hence, here too, a problem may arise when trying to combine two different sets.

How do you select the right hose coupling? Simply measure the inner diameter of the hose. If it is 3 inches, this means that a CAMLOCK 3 inch coupling will be suitable.

How much do CAMLOCK fittings cost?

CAMLOCK fittings cost from £1 to over £200. The price of CAMLOCK fittings depends primarily on two factors - their size and the material from which they are made. Therefore, it is impossible to give a specific sum when it comes to products of this type.

We guarantee, however, that in our shop you will only find CAMLOCK fittings from renowned manufacturers which offer the best value for money.