Industry Applications
SNAPLOCK® quick disconnect couplings are applicable to almost any industry that uses liquids, powders or gases.

Here are some examples of industries where cam couplings are used:

PAINTS, INKS AND DYES
The manufacture of paints, inks & dyes involves frequent change of hoses to find the correct mix. SNAPLOCK® couplings can tolerate the collection of coatings without detriment to the seal.

AGRICULTURE
SNAPLOCK® polypropylene couplings are resistant to most acids and are ideal as camlock hose connectors on agricultural sprayers to save time during refilling of tanks.

OIL DISTRIBUTION
In many countries, Cam & Groove couplings are the standard connection for hoses used in the delivery of fuel to service stations and domestic premises. No tools are needed to make the connection and the risk of cross threading is avoided.

CLEANING
Many industrial cleaning products require hoses. In this example, the camlock hose can easily be disconnected for storage to facilitate transport or for removal in the event of a blockage occurring.

PUMP CONNECTIONS
Camlock hose fittings are widely used at the inlet & outlet connections of pumps. Here, couplings are removing oil from the water’s surface in an oil spill skimming system.

MILITARY
Per the US military spec MIL-C-27487 (A-A-59326), these couplings are widely used by NATO forces throughout the world to facilitate rapid tactical deployment. Aluminum, anodized couplings to the full spec can be supplied.

WORKING PRESSURES, PSI

Note: The working pressures shown above are given for ambient temperatures using elastomeric seals.