If you are looking for something to help you with connecting and disconnecting your pipes and hoses without too much fuss, polypropylene camlock fittings are the answer. One of the reasons is they tend to be lightweight. In addition they are chemical resistant which means they can be used in industrial plants. To operate this kind of camlock fitting, all you need to do is open the arms of the coupler and insert the male adaptor into the female coupler. Once you have done that, you can simply fold down the arms and it will be sealed tight. There are several sizes, some standard and others that you can custom order.
These fittings are made of polypropylene which is resistant to impact and can be used with nylon transfer pumps as well as with water pumps. The ends of the camlock fittings will help you to easily attach them to hoses as well as the tubes leading to water pumps. When not in use, you can simply use the dust caps and dust plugs to seal out dirt. The seals will ensure that debris does not enter your pump and leaks will also be sealed.
Polypropylene camlock fittings are made by several different companies that should adhere to very strict manufacturer parameters. They were first made during World War I with the aim of speeding up the transfer of fuel as well as enhancing safety during the process. These couplings are made to specific universal dimensions and design and also use specific materials. This standardization means that a tank filled with fuel in the Middle East can be unloaded in a US port or anywhere else in the world without too much trouble. The same coupling used in the US can be attached to coupling anywhere else and work just fine.
The materials commonly used to make couplings other than polypropylene, include aluminum which is both cost effective and light weight. It is also durable and can be used for the transfer of bulk materials and liquids that are not corrosive. The couplings are also made from stainless steel and brass. Polypropylene cannot be used with liquids at high pressure or very high temperature, so it is not considered military specific. It is, however, used in the food processing industry and to transfer products that have been processed. The reason for this is that it does not contain BPA which is in many other plastics and is unsafe for food processing.
Polypropylene camlock fittings are perfect for food processing plants. They are resistant to chemicals and are easy to connect and disconnect. They are available in various sizes, too.
