What is a cam lock valve?
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 cam locks?
Types of Camlock Fittings
- Stainless steel. Stainless steel is widely used for manufacturing fittings due to its strength, corrosion resistance, and ability to withstand extreme temperatures.
- Brass.
- Aluminum.
- Polypropylene.
- Nylon.
- Ductile Iron.
Do cam lock fittings leak?
Camlock fittings are widely used in every industry to provide quick bonding between pipes and hoses. They are economical and don’t need any additional tools to deal with. Their male adapter and female coupler mating provide a quick leak-free seal.
How do you use a male and female camlock?
How Does a Camlock Work?
- Extend the handles on the coupler outwards and place the correct size male adapter into the female coupler.
- Close both handles at the same time until the two halves are firmly fixed together.
How is cam lock size measured?
The length of a cam lock is measured from the center of the hole to the end of cam, start behind the cam head and measure along with the cylinder to the inside face of the cam.
Do cam locks tighten?
If you have screwed the pin in too far, unscrew the pin so that it is screwed only until the end of the thread and try to assemble the unit again. Your cam lock should be able to lock and tighten at that time.
Why won’t my cam locks lock?
If the pin is screwed in too far into the wood, it will be too short and the cam lock will not be able to grab it. If you have screwed the pin in too far, unscrew the pin so that it is screwed only until the end of the thread and try to assemble the unit again.
How do you measure a cam lock fitting?
How to Measure a Camlock Fitting
- Female camlock size is determined by measuring the open end or inside diameter of the female camlock.
- Male camlock size is determined by measuring the outside diameter of the male camlock.
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 (The standard for cam & groove couplings is based on the US military specification Mil-C-27487 now superseded by A-A-59326D.