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What is a Camlock Coupling?

Camlock couplings, also referred to as cam and groove fittings, are becoming increasingly popular in many industries. Composite camlock couplingThe innovative technology of the camlock coupling provides a simple and reliable method for connecting and disconnecting hoses without the use of extra tools. Not only are they amazingly easy to use, they are also extremely versatile and are suitable for a variety of different settings and purposes.

You typically find camlocks in use in every industry, such as manufacturing, agriculture, oil, gas, chemical, pharmaceutical and within military applications. They’re an extremely versatile product, and because there are no threads when connecting the coupling halves together, there are no issues with them becoming damaged or dirty. This means camlock couplings are very suitable for dirty environments. The system is especially well suited to a situation where frequent changes of hoses are required, such as for petroleum, and industrial chemical trucks.