What are the parts of a cam lock?
Cam Lock Parts
- Flat Cams.
- Hook Cams.
- Offset Cams.
- Spacers, Limiters, Nuts, Screws.
How do you measure for a cam lock replacement?
The length of a cam lock is measured from the center of the hole to the end of cam, start behind the cam head and measure along with the cylinder to the inside face of the cam.
What are cam lock panel fixings?
Used mainly with matching threaded or euro type bolts, these lock nuts can be fixed into wooden panels to help ‘lock’ a bolt in place, preventing unwanted movement and allowing for further connections to be made. …
What are the different types of Camlocks?
The different types of Cam lock fittings (Standard Types)
- Type A – male adaptor with female NPT thread.
- Type B – female cam coupler with Male NPT thread.
- Type C – female cam coupling with hose barb end.
- Type D – female cam coupler with FNPT Thread.
- Type E – cam adaptor with hose barb end.
What is a camlock valve?
Camlock fittings are used in a variety of industries to connect two hoses or pipes together quickly and easily. Also known as a cam and groove coupling, the camlock fitting does not require any tools to connect or disconnect the two halves.
How do you open a cam lock without a key?
For a simple cam lock, you can get an old standard blade screwdriver that you don’t care about messing up. Use a hammer and drive the screwdriver into the key slot, the further the better. Use a pipe wrench on the screwdriver handle, and turn. In most cases, that will torque the lock open.
How do you size a cam?
Take your digital caliper and measure the smallest diameter on the cam. This is called the base circle. This cam measured at 1.10 inches and 87 thousandths. The next value you will need is the largest diameter on the cam, the lobe part, which is called the base circle and lobe lift.
What can I use instead of a cam screw?
If screwing isn’t getting them flat, then you can hammer the balls at the bottom with the head end of a nail or a nail-set or a bolt or rod. This will let your screw/pin sit at the right height & everything will snug-up beautifully.