Camlock Fittings
Camlock Fittings are also known as Cam and Groove Fittings or Camlock Couplings. Included material types are aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and polypropylene Camlock Hose Fittings. Used in various industries and applications, Cam Lock Hose Connectors, which include the term Cam Lock Quick Connect, are very useful when connecting or disconnecting pipe, tubing, or hose. 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 consider the chemical compatibility of the process fluid and process temperature. Our Camlock Hose connectors are manufactured according to the Mill Spec, which ensures the proper mating of the Male Adapter and Female Cam Coupling. Purchase online below or send an Inquiry. We are here to help with your Hose Cam Lock Fittings application! (*Cam and Groove Couplings are not to be used on compressed air or steam.)
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What is a Camlock Coupling?
It is the best-priced of all the quick disconnect coupling options available. The connection consists of two parts that are used to connect pipes, tubes, and hoses.
How a Cam and Groove Fitting Works
The connection consists of a male adaptor and a female coupler, which, when coupled, forms a fixed Joint connecting pipe or hose together. They are quick and easy to use and require no tools to operate.
- The male cam adapter fits into the female coupler (With arms).
- Once inside, the cam coupler handles can be closed simultaneously.
The quick disconnect couplings will remain joined together until both the handles are pulled upwards releasing the connection. Safety pins are provided to keep handles locked in place, they are not needed for most applications.
There is a recessed gasket already in place in the female coupler, which forms an air tight seal when connected with the male cam fitting connection.
What is a Camlock hose?
Also known as camlock hoses, they are just standard hoses fitted with a Type C or Type E cam and groove hose fitting. A Type C is a female coupler by hose shank, and a Type E is a male adapter by hose shank, both of which are designed to install onto a hose end. A hose with camlock fittings is often assembled by hose companies and sold as a complete set; however, it is easy to purchase the hose separately and install the camlocks on site. All that is required are hose clamps or crimp collars to fasten onto the hose once the hose shank is inserted into the hose end.
Camlock Materials
- Aluminum (AL)
- Stainless Steel (SS)
- Brass (BR)
- Polypropylene (PP)
Cam & Groove Gasket Material
All Metal cam lever couplings come standard with Buna Nitrile. Poly Camlocks come with EPDM gaskets for greater acidic resistance.
- Buna Nitrile (Buna N)
- EPDM
- Viton
- Teflon (PTFE) available for special order.
Sizes
Sizes ½” up to 6” are available for Aluminum, Brass, and Stainless Steel. Polypropylene is supplied in sizes ½” up to 4”. All ½” kamlock fittings come standard with 2 handles for better performance.
Operating Pressure
Standard cam lever couplers operating pressure is specified at 150 psi for most sizes. Please see the specifications page for the detailed pressure rating for each size.
Threads
National Pipe Threads (NPT) are designed to seal tightly when threaded onto to pipe. Hose barb ends available for direct fit into the hose.
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 - hose camlock coupler with hose barb end
- Type D - female cam coupler with Female NPT Thread
- Type E - hose camlock adaptor with hose barb end
- Type F - male adaptor with Male NPT Thread
- Type DC - Dust caps for male adaptors
- Type DP - Dust Plugs for female couplers
Special Types
- Self-Locking Handles (In stock)
- No-thread Butt Weld and Socket Weld (can be manufactured or sourced from a local supplier)
- Flanged ends (can be manufactured or sourced from a local supplier)
- Customized fittings, please call for special orders
Spare parts
We carry a full line of replacement Gaskets and handle, ring, and pin assemblies for all sizes.
Cam Lock Hose Fittings Applications
Used on pipes, hoses, tubing, pumps, and tanks carrying liquids and powders. Used in almost all industries where liquids and powders are transported, including fuel and oil, water, chemical, paints and dyes, food & beverage, adhesives, pharmaceutical, cleaning, construction, mining, agriculture, as well as military and government installations and bids among others.
How to Specify and order Camlock Fittings
Providing the information below will facilitate quick ordering. Place order by part number.
| Pro Flow Part | Size (inch) | Coupling Body Material | Handle Material | Gasket Material |
| A: Male Adapter | 050: 1/2" | AL: Aluminum | BR: Brass | BN: Buna |
| B: Female Coupler | 075: 3/4" | |||
| C: Hosetail Coupler | 100: 1" | BR: Brass | E: EPDM | |
| D: Female Coupler | 125: 1 1/4" | |||
| E: Hosetail Adapter | 150: 1 1/2" | SS: Stainless Steel, Type 316 | SS: Stainless Steel, Type 304 | |
| F: Male Adapter | 200: 2" | V: Viton | ||
| DC: Duct Cover | 400: 4" | |||
| DP: Dust Plug | 500: 5" | PP: Polypropylene | ||
| AW: BW or SW Adapter | 600: 6" |
Determine the type of kamlock coupling from part number:
For example: D200-SS = Female coupler - 2” size – Stainless Steel Body
About Proflow Camlock Hose Fittings
Cam and groove couplings are the most widely used quick-connect couplers and our major product line. Pro Flow Dynamics is based in Southern California and has been supplying these fittings nationwide for over a decade, ever since the company was founded.
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.
Our Product Range
We supply a full range of cam lock couplings, most of which we stock in our warehouse. Special parts can be made to order, and specialty parts as well as extra-large sizes (8”-12”) can be sourced from local suppliers for quicker delivery. We aim to ship the same day as the order is placed.
- Generic (Standard)
- Premium Snaplock (Available for special order, a lead time is involved)
- Self-Locking handles
All our couplings are interchangeable with Dixon Camlock Fittings, Banjo Cams, and PT Coupling Cam and Groove fittings.
Cam lock couplings USA and worldwide
Pro Flow Dynamics is a nationwide distributor situated in Southern California. We also ship to Canada and Mexico. We routinely ship to international companies that have shippers in the US, and we do have the ability to ship worldwide directly for larger orders. Please email us for more information on shipping options at sales@proflowdynamics.com
We ship largely from stock and, for the most part, ship the same day as the order is placed. Please call us to place your order: 951-279-5500.
If you can’t find the cam fittings you are looking for, please give us a call.
We can source special fittings and custom-made parts.
Click Here to Purchase Aluminum Cam and Groove Couplings
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Click Here to Purchase Brass Cam and Groove Hose Fittings
Click Here to Purchase Poly Cam and Groove Fittings (compatible with Banjo Coupling)
