What is a camlock valve?

What is a camlock valve?

Camlock fittings are used in a variety of industries to connect two hoses or pipes together quickly and easily. Also known as a cam and groove coupling, the camlock fitting does not require any tools to connect or disconnect the two halves.

What is a camlock coupler?

A cam and groove coupling, also called a camlock fitting, is a form of hose coupling. This kind of coupling is popular because it is a simple and reliable means of connecting and disconnecting hoses quickly and without tools.

Is camlock a brand?

Camlock Systems, Inc. One of the world’s leading lock manufacturers, CamLock Systems provides high quality products and the technical expertise needed to meet any industrial locking needs.

What are camlock fittings used for?

First and foremost, camlock fittings are a type of hose coupling. This means that they are a way to connect or disconnect a hose or pipe in a speedy, efficient way without having to involve complex tools or equipment. These connections guarantee tight and secure bonds because of the way that the cams lock into place.

What are the different types of camlock fittings?

The different types of Cam lock fittings (Standard Types)

• Type A – male adaptor with Female NPT thread.
• Type B – female cam coupler with Male NPT thread.
• Type C – female cam coupling with hose barb end.
• Type D – female cam coupler with Female NPT Thread.
• Type E – cam adaptor with hose barb end.

Are camlock fittings interchangeable?

Are Camlocks Interchangable? Between manufacturers, cam & groove couplings are interchangeable as they are built to the same standards. (The standard for cam & groove couplings is based on the US military specification Mil-C-27487 now superseded by A-A-59326D.

How do camlock fittings seal?

Camlock fittings consist of a male adaptor and a female coupler that fit together to connect two pipes. Closing the cam arms, or handles, pulls the grooved adaptor firmly against the sealing gasket in the female end, locking the fitting in place.

How do you get IKEA screw covers off?

They just press in the hole and then tighten to the connecting bolt attached to the opposing piece of wood. Just loosen the cam so you pull the connecting bolt out. Should be fairly easy. After that, if you still need to get the cam part of the fastener out, it should just fall out.

How do you size a camlock fitting?

How to Measure A Cam and Groove (Camlock) Fitting

1. Female camlock size is determined by measuring the open end or inside diameter of the female camlock.
2. Male camlock size is determined by measuring the outside diameter of the male camlock.

What is a camlock coupling?

Camlock couplings also known as cam and groove couplings are quick connect fluid transfer hose fittings that are made to be versatile with many applications such as water, petroleum, chemicals, etc.

Are your cam lock hose connectors approved for other cam couplings?

All our cam lock hose connectors are manufactured to the Approved Federal Standards (A-A59326/MIL-C-27487) making them compatible with all other cam couplings also made to spec., including PT Coupling and Dixon Coupling. We work closely with our manufacturers, who are ISO 9001 certified, and we can make custom parts and special orders.

What are the different types of cam lock pipe fittings?

In addition to the standard Hose Cam Lock Coupling, we offer special types of reducing Cam Lock Pipe Fittings and Spool Adapters as well as KC nipples and stainless steel ball valves. When selecting the proper Cam and Groove Couplings, it is important to be mindful of the chemical compatibility of the process fluid and process temperature.

What types of Cam and groove couplings are available?

By request, special brass cam and groove couplings are available. Pro Flow Dynamics’ Polypropylene camlock couplings are available in sizes ½” to 4”, with other sizes available upon request.