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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...

A camlock coupler is a common type of pipe fitting that is used to secure two separate hoses that carry liquids or gases along a pipe route. They’re used in most pipework systems, ranging from manufacturing to pharmaceuticals and simply just need both the male and female joints to connect together. With their vast range of dimensions available to cater for any sizing, couplers remain a preferred choice of pipe connector for most piping systems.  So, when your camlocks are connected, are they supposed to be tight? Yes, your camlock coupler needs to be airtight and secure to ensure that...