Camlock Couplings Fittings Overview

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Overview on Camlock Couplings and Cam lock Fittings:

Cam and groove couplings are also called cam lock fittings. These are quick connect couplings
commonly used in various industries as a hose connection to prevent leakages. The coupling is
well-known because it is an easy and inexpensive way of connection, re-connection or
disconnecting.

Cam and grove couplings can be used in a system in which filing
of chemical drums is required. These can be utilized by factories
that require paint, dye and ink medium transfers. The couplings
are generally used wherein frequent modifications of hoses are
necessary for an appropriate mix. Even cam and groove couplings
are useful for petroleum trucks.

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Standards
Federal Mil A-A-59326A
The standard for camlock fittings is based on the specification of the US Military i.e. Mil-C-
27487. Mil-C-27487 assigned the methods, dimensions, inspection procedures, materials,
pressure ratings and tolerances. In 1998, the actual Mil-C-27487 specification was changed by
another Federal Military standard: A-A-59326A. The Federal Mil A-A-59326A offers complete
guarantee for the exchangeability of cam and groove couplings designed to the similar
specification.

DIN 2828
Couplings designed to DIN 2828 are exchangeable with those which designed to the actual
MIL-C-27487 standard. However, vary in terms of part number, thread and hose tail design. A
flat thread seal is added to the female threaded parts and a smooth hose shank following by
DIN 2817 is added to the RK safety clamps complying with the DIN 2817.

EN 14420-7
The European standard coupling (EN 14420-7) is official approved by CEN and useful for cam
and groove couplings designed to American military specification A-A-59326A / MIL-C-
27487. However, the American standard coupling does not apply to the connection side and
just to the coupling side. However, the other parts such as seals, rings, levers and bolts are not
interchangeable.

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Types of Cam & Groove Couplings:

TYPE A: An adapter with the female thread popular standard of thread is NPT or BSP

TYPE B: A coupler with the male thread popular standard of thread is NPT or BSP

TYPE C: A coupler with hose barb

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TYPE D: A coupler with the female thread popular standard of thread is NPT or BSP

TYPE E: An adapter with shank

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TYPE F: An adapter with the male thread poplar standard of thread is NPT or BSP

TYPE DP: A dust plug

TYPE DC: A dust cap

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Operation to Connect:

1. In order to start, you first need to open the coupling by
pulling back its locking lever. Do this process from the top
cam handles while moving the handles away from the
coupler.

2. Now you can insert its adaptor into the cam and grove
coupler.

3. Close the coupler by turning the cam handles. Make sure
the arms are closed in the direction of the coupler and then
lock it once the handles get closed.

4. If you want more security, insert the clip from holes above
cam handles. The line pressures move the adaptor and
coupler independently and increase the pressure on the
face of coupling. During normal conditions, the safety locks
are not required but these are essential. The coupler and
the adaptor are created to enhance the fluid turbulence and
the abrasion from dry items while connected.

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Operation to Disconnect:

1. Before disconnecting, ensure that the hose coupling is completely depressurized.

2. To open the coupler, pull back its locking lever over the top of cam handles while
turning handles away from the coupler.

3. Take out the adaptor from the cam lock coupler.

4. Close the coupler by lowering cam handles. Lock the coupler when it is not in use that
can protect from any accident or damage.

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Features:

1. Quality assurance by Pro Flow Dynamics brand of
camlock couplings
2. Stainless steel triangular handles, safety pin and
ring are standard on each material version.
Handles designed by investment casting.
3. Safety couplers can be found with monoblock
safety body.
4. Holes for inserting the safety pin.
5. Seals can be found in PTFE/FPM, NBR (standard),
PTFE/EPDM, EPDM, FEP/Silicone, FEP/Silicone,
PTFE and FPM.
6. Marked with the material identification:
Polypropylene, brass, aluminum and stainless
steel.
7. Marked with cam and groove type/part number.
8. DIN (Deutsche Industrie-Norm) or MS (Military
Specification)
9. Reinforced coupling section for the increased
mechanical strength
10. Marked with diameter
11. Long hose shank for the secure fixing

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Industries Where Cam and Groove Couplings Are Used:

Agriculture irrigation
Food and beverage
Oil and refinery
Fire control
Construction
Chemical
Colliery
Sanitary
Water treatment

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Application
Cam and groove couplings are used for hose-to-pipe or hose-to-hose / manifold connection for
transferring of liquids.

Working Pressure

INCH 1/2" 3/4" - 2" 2.1/2" 3" 4" 5" 6" 8"

Working Pressure Bar Psi Bar Psi Bar Psi Bar Psi Bar Psi Bar Psi Bar Psi Bar Psi
Brass 11 150 18 250 11 150 9 125 7 100 5 75 5 75 - -
Bronze - - 18 250 11 150 9 125 7 100 - - - - - -
Aluminum 11 150 18 250 11 150 9 125 7 100 5 75 5 75 5 75
Stainless Steel 11 150 18 250 16 225 14 200 7 100 7 100 7 100 3 50

Temperature Range
The above mentioned working pressure refers to the ambient temperature through
elastomer seals. PTFE seals or higher temperatures will decrease the rated coupling
pressure as well. The maximum working temperature for polypropylene is 70C / 160F,
at which point the above mentioned temperature should be decreased by 40%. Seal,
assembly, coupling and hose methods can be selected in relation with the appropriate
temperature range and application.

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Material
Pro Flow Dynamics cam and groove couplings can be found in the following materials:
Aluminum: 380
Stainless steel: AISI 316 - EN 1.4401
Brass: C85700
Polypropylene: Pro Flow Dynamicss polypropylene cam and groove couplings contain
25-30% fiberglass reinforcements

Production Method
Different sizes of brass couplings are sand cast or shell-molded. The right type of aluminum is a
sand cast 713-T5 alloy, which can be anodized, if necessary. Stainless steel couplings are
investment-cast in a wide range that can be found in different sizes and electro-polished for
various applications. The standard for stainless steel quality for cam and groove couplings is
AISI 316-EN 1.4401. Polypropylene couplings are designed from the polypropylene reinforced
with 25-30 percent acid-resistant fiberglass.

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Materials & Sizes

INCH 1/2" 3/4" - 2" 2.1/2" 3" - 4" 5" - 4" 6"
ND 13 20- 50 65 75 - 100 125-150 200
Brass

Bronze
Aluminum

Stainless Steel

Polypropylene

Available
Not Available

Materials
Seal:
Closed Seal
VLXPSG closed cam and groove seals are made for severe chemical applications. They combine
suitable properties of 2 diverse materials; the chemical resistance offered by the FEP
encapsulation and the rubber silicone core. Encapsulation of the Silicone core makes sure
better operational safety, when it is compared with an open envelope seal. In order to
produce VLXPSG seals, there is no need to use animal derived ingredients such as ADI free.
This decreases the risk of BSE prion contamination. The closed cam and groove seal resists
high temperature operation: between from -60C / -76F up to 204C / 399F.

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Closed Envelope Seal
Closed envelope seal eliminates every contact between the seal core and chemicals. The fully-
closed PTFE envelope entirely encapsulates the FPM. Its maximum temperature is 200C /
392F.

Open Envelope Seal
Open envelope seal comprises a square-section EPDM core and a U-section PTFE envelope.
The methods of construction for an open envelope seal ensure exceptional compression
properties. PTFE envelope permits the seal to withstand the temperature up to 200C / 382F.

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Standard Seal
Standard cam and groove seals comprise of a standard square-section that can be found in:
CSM
NBR - Silicone free (standard for different materials, apart from polypropylene)
FPM
EPDM (standard for material polypropylene)

Thread Seal
Female threaded adaptor and coupler components complying with DIN 2828 / EN 14420-7
standards include a thread seal. Female threaded cam and groove couplings are sealed
through screwing a male BSP / NPT thread up to the thread seal. Such seals can easily be found
in: PTFE PUR

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Threads
There are three common types of threads commonly used for cam and groove couplings:
NPT = National Pipe Taper
BSPT = British Standard Pipe Taper
BSP = British Standard Pipe

Assembly
Safety clamps
Worm drive clamps
RKP safety clamps to EN-14420-3 / DIN 2817
RK safety clamps to EN-14420-3 / DIN 2817

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In Europe, BSPT and BSP threads are normally used instead of NPT treads. NPT treads are
commonly American threads. As a number of American industrial products and machines are
exported to the European markets, such couplings with NPT threads are regularly required.
The major difference among the above mentioned threads is the method of using seals.

THREAD DESCRIPTION STANDARD
TYPICAL
CALL
OUT
SEALING METHOD PROPERTIES

BSP
British Standard
Pipe
EN ISO 228-
1
G1
Parallel thread 55 degree thread angle

DIN ISO 228-1
Pressure tight joint is
obtained with a seal
oro-ring
Trucation of rood and crest are round
Diameter measured in inches
BSPT
British Standard
Pipe Taper
EN 10226-1 R1 Conical thread
55 degree thread angle

DIN 2999-1

achieved by the
thread
Trucation of rood and crest are round
BSPP
British Standard
Pipe Parallel
G 1(cyl) Cylindrical thread 55 degree thread angle

Trucation of rood
and crest are round
NPT National Pipe Taper NSI B 1.20.1 NPT 1 Conical thread 60 degree round angle

achieved by the
thread
Trucation of rood and crest are flat

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Cam and Groove Threads

COUPLING TYPE

STANDARD On Request

ADAPTOR
Female
threaded
A
NPT ANSI B
1.20.1

EN ISO 228-1/ DIN ISO 228-1 BSP

Male threaded

F

NPT ANSI B
1.20.1

EN 10226-1 / DIN 2999-1 BSPT

COUPLER
Female
threaded
D
NPT ANSI B
1.20.1

EN ISO 228-1/ DIN ISO 228-1 BSP

Male threaded

B

NPT ANSI B
1.20.1

EN 10226-1 / DIN 2999-1

BSPT

Testing
Here are some aspects of cam and groove couplings, tested in-house:
Impact resistant
Adaptor and coupler dimensions
Thread dimensions
Material quality
Seal properties
Handle strength

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Material Quality
The determination of materials used in cam and groove couplings is done through an in-house
spectroscope. The spectroscope examines the specific quality of coupling materials. So, we
guarantee our customers that the used materials comply with only the appropriate standard.

Adaptor & Coupler Dimensions
Dimension Gauges
The adaptor couplings shape allows the interchangeability of the coupler parts. There are
some specific designed gauges which can be used for measurement systems. Using test gauges
minimizes examination duration, simultaneously ensures the best interchangeability and
properly maintains seal properties while employing designed seals like envelope seals. Both
gauges are employed in different dimensions; first one is small and second one is large. In first
stage, the small gauge is passed through the top of the adaptor section. In case this cannot
pass, the top of the adaptor will fall within the permissible tolerances.

High-Technology Measuring Tools
With the help of high-technology measuring equipment, you can measure particular
dimensions of cam and groove couplings ensuring the compliance with the required
dimensions under German DIN 2828, European EN 14420-7 and Federal Mil A-A-59326A
standards. Though normal measuring systems do not give trustable dimensions, we provide
high-technology measuring tools that are capable of measuring complex cam and groove
shapes and positions.

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Safety Precautions for Cam-Lock Couplings:
Make sure you use the handle locking device
Low pressure connection
Pressurized media produces risky conditions. It is important to tie-off ends of the hose
to guard against any accidental separation of lines and also avoid bucking or whipping of
the hose.
The match product should be conveyed with appropriate alloy couplings.
Fluidized dry items are more abrasive than liquids. In such applications, it is necessary to
frequently check the couplings for excessive wear and these should be replaced
whenever required.
Pressure test the hose assembly before application, it ensures the leak-free and tight
assembly of clamp, coupling and hose.

Handle Strength
Pro Flow Dynamics handles are made to resist a wide variety of applications for different
industries. Each standard handle is triangular and investment-cast in section. The triangular
section and method of product guarantee high-quality mechanical properties. Pro Flow
Dynamics handles offer improved test results than other companies involved in this
profession.
Seal Properties
After the chemical structure, seal compression set provides the significant effects on seal of
cam and groove couplings. An appropriate seal of hardness will make sure that cam and
groove couplings are properly sealed. The hardness of cam and groove is estimated through a
durometer.

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Impact Resistance
Pro Flow Dynamics couplings are tested and trusted. Our couplings are impact resistance
tested which ensure to provide great reliability.

Thread Dimensions
Each cam and groove thread is tested through thread gauges. We offer gauges for all
standards and dimensions.

Coatings
At times standard cam and groove coupling materials such as stainless steel are not resistant
to aggressive chemicals. But Pro Flow Dynamics couplings feature high-resistance coating like:
PFA
PTFE
ECTFE

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PFA (up to 200)
The best quality of a PFA (Perfluoroalkoxy) coating is its temperature resistance up to 260C /
500F. Anti-ad-Hesive layer makes the PFA coating suitable to pharmaceutical and food
industry applications.

PTFE (up to 40)
PTFE (Poly tetrafluoroethylene) coating is just 40 thick. The PTFE-coated coupling can resist
temperatures up to 260C / 500F. Similar to PFA-coated couplings, PTFE couplings also have
exceptional anti-adhesive characteristics which are appropriate for applications related to
food industry.
ECTFE (up to 1000)
ECTFE (Ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene) coatings are made to withstand concentrated &
aggressive chemicals. Couplings with an ECTFE-coating provide outstanding fire properties,
electric isolating and resist to diverse temperatures up to 150C / 302F.


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