Dixon Polypropylene camlock, 1/2" (15mm)

This Dixon camlock is a coupler with a hose tail (hose shank) in 30% glass-filled polypropylene. In Dixon's cam and groove system it is the female half of the joint, with the cam levers: an adaptor slides in and the levers are pressed down to lock it. It comes in 8 sizes, from 1/2" (15mm) to 4" (100mm).

The body is polypropylene, 30% glass filled, with 210 stainless steel levers, zinc plated steel pins and pull rings and a EPDM seal. The other sizes are rated at 125 PSI for 15 and 20mm; 100 PSI for 32, 40 and 50mm; 60 PSI for 75mm; 50 PSI for 100mm. Pressure ratings are based on mating Dixon fittings at an ambient temperature of 21°C with the standard seal, and asks you to consult Dixon for higher temperatures or other unusual conditions. Camlock couplings are designed for use with liquids and must not be used in compressed air or steam applications.

Where this product is used

• Quick-connect transfer of liquids such as cooling water, fuels, chemicals, adhesives and dyes through hose, pipe, tubing and tanks
• Fitting a coupler to the end of a hose, so the hose can be connected to any adaptor of the same size
• Hose and pipework where the polypropylene body and the EPDM seal suit the media, check both against your media before ordering

Features

• Type C: coupler x hose tail
• Body: polypropylene, 30% glass filled
• Fittings: 210 stainless steel levers, zinc plated steel pins and pull rings and EPDM seal
• Interchanges with products made to commercial item description A-A-59326D

Key specifications

Choosing the right option

Type C has a hose tail, so pick the size to suit your hose and secure the hose with a clamp or band suited to it; the working pressure of the assembly also depends on the hose and the clamp. It connects to a Type A, E or F adaptor of the same size. Do not mix polypropylene fittings with aluminium fittings. Check your media against the glass-filled body and the EPDM seal; the polypropylene and nyglass ratings are lower than the metal ones and fall as the size goes up. Dust caps and dust plugs must not be used in any pressure application.

Related Dixon products: Dixon Cam & Groove Type A Adaptor x Female BSP Polypropylene, Dixon Cam & Groove Type E Adaptor x Hose Shank Polypropylene and Dixon Nyglass Cam & Groove Type C Coupler x Hose Shank.

Dust caps and plugs for the unused end: Dixon Polypropylene Standard BSP Cam & Groove Type DC Dust Cap.