Is the CAMLOCK DU Aluminum Connector Socket with Female Thread compatible with petroleum products and safe for petrochemical transfer applications?

Yes. The CAMLOCK DU Aluminum Connector Socket with Female Thread is suitable and safe for petroleum products and petrochemical transfer applications. It is built to MIL-C-27487 (A-A-59326) standard, uses a flat polyurethane gasket with NBR sealing compatible with hydrocarbons, and is designed for demanding petrochemical service. The aluminum body offers strength with low weight, levers are corrosion-resistant AISI 304 stainless steel (and brass in sizes 1¼"–4"), and the coupling supports working pressures up to 10 bar (size-dependent), providing reliable, leak-resistant performance for industrial and commercial fluid transfer systems.

Can the CAMLOCK DU Aluminum Connector Socket with Female Thread be used with abrasive or slurry fluids common in petrochemical processing without accelerated wear?

CAMLOCK DU Aluminum Connector Socket with Female Thread: The connector is designed for demanding petrochemical transfer applications and features durable aluminum body, AISI 304 stainless steel (and brass for 1¼"–4") levers, a flat polyurethane gasket and NBR (nitrile) sealing. These materials offer good general resistance to oils, fuels and many chemicals; however, abrasive or slurry fluids significantly increase mechanical wear regardless of base metal or standard sealing material. Polyurethane and NBR seals resist many hydrocarbons but are susceptible to accelerated abrasion, cutting and extrusion when exposed to solids, abrasive particles or highly abrasive slurries. Aluminum bodies and stainless/brass levers will tolerate some particulate exposure but will experience erosion, surface wear and possible galling over time under abrasive flow, which can compromise sealing faces and reduce service life. Working pressure (up to 10 bar) does not mitigate abrasive wear. Conclusion: CAMLOCK DU Aluminum Connector Socket with Female Thread is suitable for typical petrochemical liquids but is not optimal for abrasive or slurry fluids if long service life is required. For abrasive/slurry service, consider couplings and seals specifically designed for solids-laden fluids (hardened steel or specialized alloys, abrasion-resistant coatings, and seals made from more abrasion-tolerant materials) and implement filtration, flush systems or sacrificial wear parts to prevent accelerated wear.

CAMLOCK DU Aluminum Connector Socket with Female Thread

Additional information

Material	AL – aluminum

The CAMLOCK DU connector socket with internal BSP thread is a reliable and versatile coupling solution designed in compliance with the American military standard MIL-C-27487 (A-A-59326). Equipped with a flat polyurethane gasket and NBR sealing, it ensures secure and leak-free connections, making it an excellent choice for demanding transfer applications, especially within the petrochemical sector. Manufactured from durable aluminum, the connector combines strength with lightweight handling, while the robust levers are made of AISI 304 stainless steel, and in sizes from 1.1/4″ to 4″ are crafted from high-quality brass for enhanced durability. With a working pressure of up to 10 bar, depending on the connector size, this coupling guarantees dependable performance in both industrial and commercial operations. Its precise engineering, resistance to wear, and ease of use make it an essential component for professionals seeking efficiency, safety, and long-lasting reliability in fluid transfer systems.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
AC-DU-050-A	CAMLOCK connector 1/2" aluminum	-	9
AC-DU-050-AX	CAMLOCK connector 1/2", aluminum	-	9
AC-DU-075-A	CAMLOCK connector 3/4" aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-075-AX	CAMLOCK connector 3/4", aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-100-A	CAMLOCK connector 1" aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-100-AX	CAMLOCK connector 1" DU, aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-125-A	CAMLOCK coupling 1.1/4" aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-125-AX	CAMLOCK coupling 1.1/4", aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-150-A	CAMLOCK coupling 1.1/2" aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-150-AX	CAMLOCK connector 1.1/2", aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-200-A	CAMLOCK coupling 2" aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-200-AX	CAMLOCK connector 2", aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-250-A	CAMLOCK connector DU 2.1/2" aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-250-AX	CAMLOCK connector DU 2.1/2", aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-300-A	CAMLOCK coupling 3" aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-300-AX	CAMLOCK coupling 3", aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-400-A	CAMLOCK coupling 4" aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-400-AX	CAMLOCK connector 4", aluminum	-	10
AC-DU-500-A	CAMLOCK coupling 5" aluminum	-	5
AC-DU-500-AX	CAMLOCK coupling DN 5", aluminum	-	5
AC-DU-600-A	CAMLOCK coupling 6" aluminum	-	5
AC-DU-600-AX	CAMLOCK coupling 6", aluminum	-	5

The CAMLOCK DU connector socket with internal BSP thread is a reliable and versatile coupling solution designed in compliance with the American military standard MIL-C-27487 (A-A-59326). Equipped with a flat polyurethane gasket and NBR sealing, it ensures secure and leak-free connections, making it an excellent choice for demanding transfer applications, especially within the petrochemical sector. Manufactured from durable aluminum, the connector combines strength with lightweight handling, while the robust levers are made of AISI 304 stainless steel, and in sizes from 1.1/4″ to 4″ are crafted from high-quality brass for enhanced durability. With a working pressure of up to 10 bar, depending on the connector size, this coupling guarantees dependable performance in both industrial and commercial operations. Its precise engineering, resistance to wear, and ease of use make it an essential component for professionals seeking efficiency, safety, and long-lasting reliability in fluid transfer systems.