Camlock Fitting Types Explained
What is a camlock fitting?
A camlock fitting (aka cam & groove coupling) is a tubular contraption with male or female threading, used to connect two hoses, a pump or pipes together so that the medium from one can be transferred through the other. Action Hose & Fittings offers universal types of camlock fittings that are categorized as adapters, couplings (couplers), reducers, plugs and caps. All these fittings connect and disconnect quickly to hoses and pumps requiring no additional tools.
Reducers- A reducer (aka camlock reducer or cam & groove reducer) is a kind of camlock used to expand or reduce the camlock size or allows for the installation of a male adapter of a different size to an application. You can easily connect any size fitting to another for your jobs.
Plugs & Caps- Used to seal off the end of a connection line from the elements and debris when not being used.
Camlock fittings are utilized across many industries including oil & gas, agriculture and military. They are excellent for any type of drainage or suction job. They are commonly used as water and trash pump fittings to suction hoses and discharge hoses. All female connections are outfitted with nitrile rubber (NBR) gaskets to fully seal the connection and all our thread types are NPT (National Pipe Thread).
What are the different types of camlock fittings?
Camlock fittings are recognized by their respective group classification. Cam & groove couplings (camlock fittings) are available in brass, aluminum, stainless steel, polypropylene, iron and nylon. Here at Action Hose & Fittings, we supply fittings in polypropylene (plastic), brass, stainless steel (SS) and aluminum as these are the most sought after materials by our customers. We offer these camlocks in eight (8) standard fitting types and six (6) reducer types in male and female threading, ranging from type A-FR (as seen in the chart below). These camlocks range from 0.5 inches to 6 inches.
MATERIALS:
- Aluminum - The most widely sold cam & groove material worldwide, these fittings are durable, cost-effective and industry-grade. We offer these in sizes 1.5"to 6".
- Polypropylene (Plastic) - Lightweight and anti-corrosive, durable and cost-effective. These fittings are a premier choice in industries such as agriculture and oil & gas. These are available in sizes 1.5" to 4".
- Brass - This material is for a wide range of applications such as liquid transfers, chemical transport, firefighting and more. Some of the benefits of brass camlock fittings include their durability, resistance to corrosion and ease of maintenance. We have brass camlocks in sizes 0.5", 0.75", 1", 1.25", 1.5", 2", 2.5", 3", 4".
- Stainless Steel - Lauded for its ability to withstand extreme temperatures, this popular material is used in various industrial applications, such as food and beverage production, chemical processing and water treatment facilities. SS camlock fittings are available at Action in sizes 2" and 3".
Are all camlock fittings the same?
Yes, camlock types A through F are universal connections across all materials. The camlock reducers, type AR - FR, are only available in aluminum. The only distinguishing feature is the material. If you require some assistance in identifying the most adequate camlock for your hoses or water and trash pumps, click here to contact us.
Action wishes to advise that under no circumstances should camlock fittings be used for any compressed air or steam service applications!
CAMLOCK CONNECTION TYPES:
- Type A– Male Camlock to Female NPT (Adapter)
- Type B– Female Camlock to Male NPT- (Coupling/Coupler)
- Type C– Female Camlock to Hose Shank (Coupling/Coupler)
- Type D– Female Camlock to Female NPT- (Coupling/Coupler)
- Type DC– Female Dust Cap Attachment (Coupling/Coupler)
- Type DP– Male Dust Plug Attachment (Adapter)
- Type E– Male Camlock to Hose Shank- (Adapter)
- Type F– Male Camlock to Male NPT- (Adapter)
- Types AR, BR, CR, DR, ER, FR– (Reducer)
- Coupling– Usually a female camlock (cam & groove) that is outfitted with arms
- Adapter– Usually a male camlock (cam & groove) that is not outfitted with arms
Camlock Fitting Type & Size Chart
Below we lay out all of our aluminum types of camlock coupling and reducers by type with sizes, model numbers and prices. As we mentioned, these types are universal to the other materials; polypropylene, stainless steel and brass.
1.5"
2"
3"
4"
6"
A150A
A200A
A300A
A400A
A600A
$3.16
$4.16
$6.75
$11.08
$23.69
2" X 1.5"
2" X 3"
3" X 2"
3" X 4"
4" X 3"
AR2015AL
AR2030AL
AR3020AL
AR3040AL
AR4030AL
$9.05
$9.04
$9.65
$37.40
$17.45
1.5"
2"
3"
4"
6"
B150A
B200A
B300A
B400A
B600A
$8.15
$8.95
$13.49
$17.88
$43.89
2" X 1.5"
3" X 2"
3" X 4"
BR2015AL
BR3020AL
BR3040AL
$14.30
$19.99
$20.33
1.5"
2"
3"
4"
6"
C150A
C200A
C300A
C400A
C600A
$6.44
$9.90
$15.24
$21.28
$59.41
2" X 1.5"
3" X 2"
CR2015AL
CR3020AL
$11.30
$15.84
1.5"
2"
3"
4"
6"
D150A
D200A
D300A
D400A
D600A
$3.82
$9.14
$14.25
$19.39
$47.43
1.5"
2"
3"
4"
6"
DC150A
DC200A
DC300A
DC400A
DC600A
$7.61
$8.77
$13.06
$16.66
$46.67
1.5"
2"
3"
4"
6"
DP150A
DP200A
DP300A
DP400A
DP600A
$2.96
$4.21
$6.79
$10.56
$22.54
2" X 1.5"
DR2015AL
$13.09
1.5"
2"
3"
4"
6"
E150A
E200A
E300A
E400A
E600A
$4.43
$6.46
$10.79
$16.94
$46.58
3" X 2"
ER3020AL
$12.97
1.5"
2"
3"
4"
6"
F150A
F200A
F300A
F400A
F600A
$4.86
$6.23
$10.61
$17.08
$32.61
2" X 1.5"
3" X 2"
FR2015AL
FR3020AL
$16.81
$22.85
