Camlock

CamLock

Description

Camlocks

also called cam and groove couplings, are a kind of hose coupling used to rapidly connect and disconnect fittings on hose, they come in a variety of materials to be used with different media and a variety of sizes to accommodate hose diameter.

Camlocks

connectors are capable of carrying liquids, powders and granules and are interchangeable with all other cam and groove couplings made to the same standard (A-A-59326A – formally MIL-C-27487) ; ensuring compatibility with couplings made to the same specification .

Item 1 - Specifications

Value: Camlock Specifications

The standard for cam action couplings has traditionally been based on the US Military Specification, MIL-C-27487, which laid down the casting method, materials, dimensions, tolerances, pressure ratings and inspection procedures. MIL-C-27487 guaranteed interchangeability of products. MIL-C-27487 has now been declared obsolete, and replaced by a new US Federal standard A-A-59326.  It is easy to reduce the cost of couplings by not machining adaptors, reducing wall thickness or by using casting methods not approved by the specification. However, the potential additional cost of this is possible leakage, reduced life and costly down time.  Our metallic couplings are manufactured fully in accordance with the dimensions and tolerances of MIL-C-27487/A-A-59326 and pressure-tested to three times the recommended working pressure, with polypropylene being pressure tested to twice its working pressure to allow for surges in the line and give enhanced safety. All couplings are supplied with locking feature as standard. Safety clips may be inserted to lock handles to prevent disconnection during product transfer.

All descriptive matter, illustrations, dimensions and weights issued in this brochure are for guidance only and cannot be held as binding in any way. We reserve the right to change specifications and other information included in this brochure without any prior notice. We recommend that you contact us to be sure that the information you have is current. All information given in this brochure has been carefully compiled and thoroughly checked. However, no responsibility for possible errors or omissions can be assumed.

Item 2 - Pressures & Certification

Value: How the coupling works ?

To connect, simply extend arms and slip the Adapter smoothly into the Coupler. Then press the handles down with normal hand pressure.

CAMLOCK WORKING PRESSURES

PSI (Also suitable for vacuum applications)

Materials:

1. CamLock Brass
2. CamLock Aluminum
3. CamLock Stainless Steel

Note:

• The working pressures shown above are given for ambient temperatures using elastomeric seals. Higher temperatures and/or PTFE seals will reduce the pressure rating of the coupling. the working pressures above must be reduced by 40%.
• A four-handle high-pressure Coupler is available for some 6” parts.

CAMLOCK CERTIFICATION

Full material certification is available if requested at the time of order.  However, as most parts are made for stock, contracts requiring certification will be subject to special quotation and extended delivery.

CAMLOCK THREADS

Standard couplings when fitted to nipples are designed to seal on the thread. The male thread is therefore NPT and the female thread is also NPT. 

Item 3 -Types & Materials

Value: All Products  Types & Sizes & Materials