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Cam Action Coupler (Female)

Description  - Cam Action Quick Release Coupler, integrally PTFE lined.

Specifications  - Generally to MIL-C-27487.  (Fully interchangeable with other makes of Cam Action type quick release fittings to this specification).

Materials  - Cam Action spigot in grade 316 SS, ferrule in grade 304 SS, standard gasket in Nitrile rubber with alternatives as shown below.

Mating Connectors  - A wide variety of mating connectors is available, including BSP female threaded adaptors and PTFE lined flange adaptors.

Limitations  - Usable at temperatures up to 100°C, but higher temperature use is possible, dependent upon the gasket materials (see below).

Maximum Working Pressures  - All sizes 10 Bar (Test Pressure = 15 Bar).  Higher working pressures up to 18 Bar are available to special order.

Alternative Gaskets  - FEP-encapsulated silicone rubber gasket Rubber fully encapsulated inside FEP outer).  Usable at temperatures up to 160°C.  Note: this type of gasket requires a higher clamping forces to ensure a positive seal.  Normally supplied with a polypropylene or aluminium male fitting, to compress and 'pre-set' the seal, which must be re fitted when the hose is disconnected.  Other types of gasket are also available, including EPDM or Viton Rubber gaskets.

Note: If customers want to use their own gaskets, which are not supplied by Aflex, they must supply these gaskets with their order, so that Aflex can fit these gaskets, then test the hose assemblies before despatch.

Nominal Size Length Weight of
Fitting
in mm in mm kg
3/4 20 2 1/4 57 0.35
1 25 2 1/2 63 0.45
1 1/4 32 2 5/8 67 0.62
1 1/2 40 2 3/4 70 0.84
2 50 2 3/4 70 1.10
3 80 3 3/8 86 1.87
4 100 5 127 2.81

Cam Action Adaptor (Male)

Description  - Cam Action Quick Release Adaptor (male) fitting, integrally PTFE lined.

Materials & Size Range  - As above for the Coupler fitting