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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 camlock pipe fittings 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
Aluminium Camlock Fittings
Our Aluminium Camlocks are lightweight, durable, and designed for high performance in industrial applications.
Stainless Steel Camlock Fittings
The Stainless Steel Camlock is the most robust and durable of the camlock range. Stainless Steel Camlock Couplers are ideal for use in corrosive conditions.
Handle, Ring & Pin Assembly
These are high-quality replacement parts for the Camlock Couplings. The brass handle, ring, and pin assemblies are replacements for the aluminium and polypropylene camlock fittings.
Cam And Groove Gaskets
Designed to prevent leakage whilst being subjected to varying levels of compression, gaskets are an integral part of the camlock fitting.
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 Camlock - best for: Lightweight, non-corrosive fluids and general purpose applications.
- Stainless Steel 316 Camlock - best for: Highly corrosive and marine environments.
- Stainless Steel 304 Camlock - best for: General corrosion resistance at a lower cost than SS316.
- Polypropylene Camlock - best for: Aggressive chemicals at low-to-moderate temperatures.
- Nyglass (Nylon + 30% Glass Fibre) Camlock - best for: Lightweight, chemical-resistant and high-strength non-metal option.
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.
QUESTIONS ASKED BY CUSTOMERS
What SIZE coupler or adapter do I need?
The size you need is determined by your hose or pipe. For a pipe, match the camlock size to the pipe's thread size (e.g. a 50mm pipe requires a 50mm camlock). For a hose, match the camlock size to the hose's size (sized according to internal diameter). A 50mm hose barb is designed to fit securely into a 50mm hose.
Your 50mm hose camlock is labelled C200- or E200-. How do I know the sizing?
- Camlock sizing is based on an imperial (inch) standard. The number in the code refers to the size in inches, where "200" means "2.00 inches", “100” = 1.00 inch”, “075” = 0.75 inches (3/4”).
- This numbering convention originates from U.S. Military Standard MIL-C-27487, which established global interoperability. While the standard is now obsolete, its sizing (e.g. 2" = 200) remains the industry norm, ensuring compatibility between manufacturers worldwide.
- Stainless Steel (SS) = 50-300 psi.
- Aluminium (AL) = 75 - 250 psi.
- Polypropylene (PP) = up to 125 psi (Poly or Plastic will soften as it is heated, so pressure rating will drop with temperature increases).
- Nyglass (NG) = up to 125 psi.
What is the difference between a COUPLER and ADAPTER?
A camlock connection requires two parts. The Coupler: This half has the cam arms that you lift and lower. The Adapter: This half has the grooved neck that the cam arms lock onto. The coupler's arms clamp onto the adapter's groove, creating a secure, sealed connection.
What is the MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE?
Cam locks are medium pressure couplings.
CAMLOCK PIPE 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.