These special self-locking cam and groove fittings function exactly like our original camlock couplings. However, these fittings include special self locking arms. When these arms are fully closed, they automatically locks in place and remain locked until the finger rings are pulled.
WARNING, these are only suitable for stationary applications. The release mechanism is triggered by pulling the release rings in the same direction as the arm opens, so for this reason the arms can opened if dragged, or if something moves past and catches the release ring.
The self locking fitting is a type DC self locking cam and groove fitting. This type DC camlock (Cam and Groove) fitting has a 2-1/2″ female quick connect coupling that attaches to and standard 2-1/2″ male cam and groove coupling. The body is made of brass. Brass cam lock fittings are corrosion and abrasion resistant. This fitting’s seal is made of NBR (Buna-N) rubber. Buna-N seals are resistant to fuel, oil, and other chemicals. The cam arms are made of stainless steel and includes two locking cotter pins. These cam and groove fittings are suitable for use with water, hydraulic oils, coolants, gasoline, and other petroleum products.
These Type DC cam and groove fitting is made to quickly connect or disconnect. They comply with commercial item description A-A-59326D for quick disconnect fittings. These camlock fittings are often used in applications such as vacuum trucks, vacuum trailers, frac tanks, fuel delivery, grain movement and waste water industry. Camlock (cam and groove) fittings are popular couplings because they are economical and can easily be connected and disconnected.
In addition to this 2-1/2″ cam and groove dust cap, Gloxco offers a full line of hose fittings with various types of connections. Gloxco hose fittings are used in systems such as air compressors, oilfield water distribution, vacuum trailer, vacuum trucks, frac tanks, storage tanks, agriculture, mining, road construction, fire fighting, and aviation industry.
Warning: Type DC cam and groove fittings, or any other camlock fitting, should not be used for compressed air or steam.