Camlock couplings are a type of hose coupling used to connect and disconnect hoses or pipes. They are also known as cam and groove couplings. Camlocks are simple to connect and disconnect, requiring no tools. They can eliminate the need for some time-consuming traditional connections, such as prevalent on other couplings for hoses and pipes. Their versatility, combined with the fact that they are comparatively inexpensive, makes them the most popular couplings in the world. Camlocks are used across industries, such as manufacturing, agriculture, oil, gas, chemical, pharmaceuticals, and military applications1.

Camlock couplings are identified by their type designations, which are listed below:

Type A: Plug with Female Thread
Type B: Coupler with Male Thread
Type C: Coupler with Hose Barb
Type D: Plug with Female Thread
Type E: Adapter with Hose Barb
Type F: Coupler with Male Thread
Type DC: Dust Cap used to cover adapters
Type DP: Dust Plug used to plug couplers

Each type of camlock coupling has its own unique features and is designed for specific applications. For example, Type A is a plug with a female thread, while Type B is a coupler with a male thread. Type C is a coupler with a hose barb, while Type D is a plug with a female thread. Type E is an adapter with a hose barb, while Type F is a coupler with a male thread. Type DC is a dust cap used to cover adapters, while Type DP is a dust plug used to plug couplers