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How To Specify And Order Camlock Coupling

Providing the information below will facilitate quick ordering. Place order by part number.

Part Style / Type Size (inch) Coupling Body Material Handle Material Gasket Material
A: Male Adapter 050: 1/2″ AL: Aluminum BR: Brass BN: Buna
B: Female Coupler 075: 3/4″
C: Hosetail Coupler 100: 1″ BR: Brass E: EPDM
D: Female Coupler 125: 1 1/4″
E: Hosetail Adapter 150: 1 1/2″ SS: Stainless Steel, Type 316 SS: Stainless Steel, Type 304
F: Male Adapter 200: 2″ V: Viton
DC: Duct Cover 400: 4″
DP: Dust Plug 500: 5″ PP: Polypropylene
AW: BW or SW Adapter 600: 6″

Determine the type of camlock coupling from part number:
For example: D200-SS = Female coupler – 2” size – Stainless Steel Body

K&G Machinery PRODUCT RANGE

We supply a full range of cam lock couplings the most which we stock in our warehouse. Special parts can be made to order and specialty parts as well as extra-large sizes (8”-12”) can be made. We aim to ship 30 days as the order is placed.

  • Generic (Standard)
  • Premium Snaplock (Available for special order, a lead time is involved)
  • Self-Locking handles
  • All our couplings are interchangeable with Dixon Camlock, Banjo Fittings and PT Coupling Cam and Groove fittings.

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CAMLOCK MATERIALS

  • Aluminum
  • Stainless Steel
  • Brass
  • Polypropylene

GASKET MATERIAL

All Metal cam lever couplings come standard with Buna Nitrile. Poly Camlocks come with EPDM gaskets for greater acidic resistance.

  • Buna Nitrile (Buna N)
  • EPDM
  • Viton
  • Teflon (PTFE) available for special order.

SIZES

Sizes ½” up to 6” are available for Aluminum, Brass and Stainless Steel. Polypropylene is supplied in sizes ½” up to 4”. All ½” kamlock fittings come standard with 2 handles for better performance.

OPERATING PRESSURE

Standard cam lever couplers operating pressure is specified at 150 psi for most sizes. Please see specifications page for detailed pressure rating for each size.

THREADS

National Pipe Threads (NPT) designed to seal tight when threaded on to pipe. Hose barbs ends available for direct fit into hose.

The different types of Cam lock fittings (Standard Types):

  • Type A – male adapter with female NPT/BSP thread
  • Type B – female cam coupler with Male NPT/BSP thread
  • Type C – female cam coupling with hose barb end
  • Type D – female cam coupler with NPT/BSP Thread
  • Type E – cam adaptor with hose barb end
  • Type F – camlock adaptor with male NPT/BSP Thread
  • Type DC – Dust caps for male adapters
  • Type DP – Dust Plugs for female couplers

SPECIAL TYPES

  • Self-Locking Handles (In stock)
  • No-thread Butt Weld and Socket Weld (can manufacture or get from local supplier)
  • Flanged ends (can manufacture or get from local supplier)
  • Customized fittings, please call for special orders

SPARE PARTS

We carry a full line of replacement Gaskets and handle, ring and pin assemblies for all sizes.

CAM LOCK QUICK DISCONNECT APPLICATIONS

Used on pipes, hose, tubing, pumps and tanks carrying liquids and powders. Used in almost all industries where liquids and powders are transported, Such as Fuel and oil, Water, chemical, Paints and Dyes, Food & Beverage, adhesives, pharmaceutical, cleaning, agriculture and military and government bids among others.