Camlocks also called Cam and groove coupling, a kind of Hose coupling used to rapidly connect and disconnect fitting on piping or hose, they come in a variety of materials to be used with different liquids and a variety of sizes to accommodate hose or piping diameter.

Camlock fasteners are categorized as:

  • Type "A", has a male grooved adapter and a female pipe thread (BSP or NPT thread) of the same size.
  • Type "B", has a female camlock end and a male pipe thread of the same size.
  • Type "C", has a female camlock on one end and a male hose tail on the other.
  • Type "D", has a female camlock end and a female pipe thread of the same size.
  • Type "E", has a male camlock on one end and a male hose tail on the other.
  • Type "F", has a male grooved adaptor and a male pipe thread of the same size.
Apart from these basic type, the hose/pipe connection part can be various type such as flange, butt welding, and truck use sight glass etc.