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.

Type A Camlock Fitting

Side View Comparison of 3" And 4" Aluminum Type A Camlock Fittings

Male Adapter X Female NPT

 

Size

1.5"

2"

3"

4"

6"

Model #

A150A

A200A

A300A

A400A

A600A

Price

$3.16

$4.16

$6.75

$11.08

$23.69

Type AR Camlock Reducer

Side view of a 2" to 1.5" type AR aluminum camlock reducer

Male Adapter X Female NPT

 

Size

2" X 1.5"

2" X 3"

3" X 2"

3" X 4"

4" X 3"

Model #

AR2015AL

AR2030AL

AR3020AL

AR3040AL

AR4030AL

Price

$9.05

$9.04

$9.65

$37.40

$17.45

Type B Camlock Fitting

Size Comparison Of 1.5" and 6" Type B Aluminum Female Camlock Couplers to Male NPT

Female Coupler X Male NPT

 

Size

1.5"

2"

3"

4"

6"

Model #

B150A

B200A

B300A

B400A

B600A

Price

$8.15

$8.95

$13.49

$17.88

$43.89

Type BR Camlock Reducer

Side View of A Type BR reducer

Female Coupler X Male NPT

 

Size

2" X 1.5"

3" X 2"

3" X 4"

Model #

BR2015AL

BR3020AL

BR3040AL

Price

$14.30

$19.99

$20.33

Type C Camlock Fitting

Front View Comparison Of 1.5" and 6" type C Cam & Groove Aluminum Coupling

Female Coupler X Hose Shank

 

Size

1.5"

2"

3"

4"

6"

Model #

C150A

C200A

C300A

C400A

C600A

Price

$6.44

$9.90

$15.24

$21.28

$59.41

Type CR Camlock Reducer

Close up of 3"to 2" Type CR aluminum camlock reducer to hose barb

Female Coupler X Hose Shank

 

Size

2" X 1.5"

3" X 2"

Model #

CR2015AL

CR3020AL

Price

$11.30

$15.84

Type D Camlock Fitting

Type D 1.5" and 6" sizes Of aluminum camlock adapters

Female Coupler X to Female NPT

 

Size

1.5"

2"

3"

4"

6"

Model #

D150A

D200A

D300A

D400A

D600A

Price

$3.82

$9.14

$14.25

$19.39

$47.43

Type DC Camlock Fitting

Size Comparison of 2" And 6" Aluminum Type DC Camlock Fittings

Female Dust Cap Attachment

 

Size

1.5"

2"

3"

4"

6"

Model #

DC150A

DC200A

DC300A

DC400A

DC600A

Price

$7.61

$8.77

$13.06

$16.66

$46.67

Type DP Camlock Fitting

Type DP 2"and 6" male aluminum camlock dust plug attachments front view

Male Dust Plug Attachment

 

Size

1.5"

2"

3"

4"

6"

Model #

DP150A

DP200A

DP300A

DP400A

DP600A

Price

$2.96

$4.21

$6.79

$10.56

$22.54

Type DR Camlock Reducer

2"to 1.5" Type DR Aluminum camlock reducer

Female Coupler X to Female NPT

 

Size

2" X 1.5"

Model #

DR2015AL

Price

$13.09

Type E Camlock Fitting

Side By Side Of Type E 3" and 4" male aluminum camlock fittings to hose shank

Male Adapter X Hose Shank

 

Size

1.5"

2"

3"

4"

6"

Model #

E150A

E200A

E300A

E400A

E600A

Price

$4.43

$6.46

$10.79

$16.94

$46.58

Type ER Camlock Reducer

Side View of 3"to 2" Type ER aluminum camlock reducer to hose shank

Male Adapter X Hose Shank

 

Size

3" X 2"

Model #

ER3020AL

Price

$12.97

Type F Camlock Fitting

Type F 3" and 4" aluminum male camlock fitting to male NPT size comparison

Male Adapter X Male Thread

 

Size

1.5"

2"

3"

4"

6"

Model #

F150A

F200A

F300A

F400A

F600A

Price

$4.86

$6.23

$10.61

$17.08

$32.61

Type FR Camlock Reducer

Side View of a Type FR aluminum Camlock reducer

Male Adapter X Male NPT

 

Size

2" X 1.5"

3" X 2"

Model #

FR2015AL

FR3020AL

Price

$16.81

$22.85

close-up of various aluminum camlock fittings

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