Many people have heard of aluminium cam locks, also called cam and groove couplings/fittings, or camlock fittings. They’re a type of hose coupling that allows you to connect/disconnect hoses without tools and without wasting time. They work by having a solid metal piece with levers or arms that close down over the adapter. There are female and male components, so it’s essential that you put them together correctly. The levers can be rotated downward to lock them together, creating a seal, which also prevents decoupling. Many options also include safety pins for added security.
Why Aluminium
Aluminium is an excellent choice for cam locks because they are lightweight. The metal itself is very light but durable, which means you don’t need any other support system to keep them in place. If the hoses aren’t long enough to touch the ground when coupled, the added weight from the coupling won’t cause undue stress. Along with such, they are highly durable, so you can connect them and rarely have to worry about them again, until such a time you must disconnect them.
Along with such, aluminium offers corrosion resistance, which means it can be used with some chemicals. Therefore, you can use it in a variety of applications without fear. However, it is still important to check to make sure it is working correctly or that such material is appropriate to use in your industry or for your needs.
Gravity Cast
Gravity casting is an excellent way to fabricate metal or metal alloys. The molten metal is poured into a mold under gravitational force instead of using vacuums, pressurized gasses, or centrifugal force. Therefore, it can take more time for gravity to get the metal into the mold, which means the finished piece is stronger and highly durable.
