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If you’re new to the world of camlock fittings, you can easily be overwhelmed by the vast offerings available - different types of camlock fittings, different materials, and different sizes. Which do you choose? In this article, we discuss the various types of fittings available on the market, and what you need to consider when choosing the right fitting for you needs.  So, what are the different types of camlock fittings? Camlock fittings come in a variety of different types, from Part A through to Part F. They are also available in a range of different materials (including Polypropylene, Stainless...

Camlock couplings (also called camlocks or camlock fittings) allow you to connect and disconnect joints in a pipe line quickly and easily. Camlock couplings are necessary for the smooth functioning of hoses and pipes. However, ordering the correct size cam coupling is not always easy.  So, how do you size a camlock fitting? A camlock's size should correspond to that of the end of the pipe or hose. In order for the coupler and adapter to be compatible, the inside diameter (ID) of the couple should be the same as the outside diameter (OD) of the adapter. The threads in...

The whole point of camlock fittings is to ensure a secure connection between hoses and pipes, but how secure is secure? Do they leak? In this article, we take a closer look at how camlocks are designed, and a number of different factors that could cause them to leak.  So, do camlock fittings leak? Camlock fittings are designed to be leakproof, therefore should not leak. However, there are a number of factors that can impact this and result in leaks, such as the material of the camlock, liquid temperature, pressure, and whether or not it was installed correctly. Read on...

Before we understand if camlock fittings are interchangeable, it’s important to understand what we mean by camlock fittings, and it's worth noting they can also be referred to as camlock couplers. So, camlock fittings are connectors which are used to join hoses or other similar pipes. The fittings are known for their easy use, as camlock fittings can be installed rapidly with no other requirements. The same can't be said for other fittings. The ease of these fittings definitely gives them an advantage over others. So, are camlock fittings interchangeable? Yes, camlock fittings are interchangeable. The different types of threads...

If you are new to the world of camlock fittings, you may naturally hit a few snags along the way; one of which could be that you can’t get your camlocks to lock properly. But, fear not! Our camlock systems experts are here to explain why they’re not fitting together properly and what you can do to resolve the problem. So, why won’t my camlocks lock? There are two common reasons why camlock fittings won’t lock together properly;  You chose the wrong fittings for your job which, therefore, don’t connect together properly. You installed the camlock fittings incorrectly.   Read...