Is the CAMLOCK A connector plug with female thread, stainless steel suitable for pressures up to 10 bar and compatible with BSP and NPT fittings?

Yes. The CAMLOCK A connector plug with female thread, stainless steel is suitable for pressures up to 10 bar (depending on connector size) and is compatible with both BSP and NPT fittings thanks to its internal BSP or NPT threads. Made to the MIL-C-27487 (A-A-59326) standard and fabricated from AISI 316 stainless steel, it is commonly used for transfer connections in industries such as petrochemical.

Can the CAMLOCK A connector plug with female thread, stainless steel be used in petrochemical transfer lines at temperatures above ambient?

Yes - the CAMLOCK A connector plug with female thread, stainless steel (AISI 316) is commonly used in petrochemical transfer lines and can be used at temperatures above ambient, provided its temperature remains within the material and seal limits. AISI 316 maintains strength and corrosion resistance over a wide temperature range, and the connector is rated for working pressures up to 10 bar (size-dependent). However, actual suitability at elevated temperatures depends on the specific operating temperature, the type of fluid, pressure, and gasket/seal material used (seal compounds may have lower temperature limits than the metal). For safe operation, verify the maximum temperature ratings of the chosen seal material and confirm system pressure at that temperature; consult manufacturer data or engineering specifications if operating near extremes.

Does the CAMLOCK A connector plug with female thread, stainless steel resist corrosion in seawater or brackish environments?

Yes. The CAMLOCK A connector plug with female thread, stainless steel is made from AISI 316 (marine-grade) stainless steel, which offers good resistance to corrosion in seawater and brackish environments compared with common stainless steels (e.g., 304). AISI 316 contains molybdenum that improves pitting and crevice corrosion resistance in chloride-containing media typical of seawater. However, resistance depends on conditions: temperature, flow, oxygen content, suspended solids, galvanic coupling, and chloride concentration. In highly aggressive or warm seawater, long-term immersion, or where erosion/cavitation occurs, even 316 may corrode or suffer pitting. For very demanding marine exposures, duplex stainless steels or higher-alloy materials (e.g., 316L, super duplex, or nickel alloys) may be recommended. Summary: The CAMLOCK A connector plug with female thread, stainless steel (AISI 316) is generally suitable for seawater and brackish environments but evaluate specific service conditions and consider higher alloys if exposure is severe.

CAMLOCK A connector plug with female thread, stainless steel

Additional information

Material	SS – stainless steel

CAMLOCK A connector plug with internal BSP or NPT thread made according to the American military standard MIL-C-27487 (A-A-59326), commonly used as a transfer connection, particularly in the petrochemical industry. Working pressure: up to 10 bar, depending on the size of the connector. Material: AISI 316 steel.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	Nominal inner diameter	Working pressure [bar]
AC-A-050-SS	CAMLOCK A 1/2" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-050-SS-NPT	CAMLOCK A 1/2" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-050-SSX	CAMLOCK A 1/2" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-050-SSX-NPT	CAMLOCK A 1/2" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-075-SS	CAMLOCK A 3/4" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-075-SS-NPT	CAMLOCK A 3/4" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-075-SSX	CAMLOCK A 3/4" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-075-SSX-NPT	CAMLOCK A 3/4" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-100-SS	CAMLOCK A 1" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-100-SS-NPT	CAMLOCK A 1" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-100-SSX	CAMLOCK A 1" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-100-SSX-NPT	CAMLOCK A 1" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-125-SS	CAMLOCK A 1.1/4" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-125-SS-NPT	CAMLOCK A 1.1/4" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-125-SSX	CAMLOCK A 1.1/4" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-125-SSX-NPT	CAMLOCK A 1.1/4" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-150-SS	CAMLOCK A 1.1/2" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-150-SSX	CAMLOCK A 1.1/2" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-200-SS	CAMLOCK A 2" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-200-SS-NPT	CAMLOCK A 2" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-200-SSX	CAMLOCK A 2" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-200-SSX-NPT	CAMLOCK A 2" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-250-SS	CAMLOCK A 2.1/2", AISI 316 connector	-	10
AC-A-250-SSX	CAMLOCK A 2.1/2" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-300-SS	CAMLOCK A 3" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-300-SS-NPT	CAMLOCK A 3" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-300-SSX	CAMLOCK A 3" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-300-SSX-NPT	CAMLOCK A 3" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-400-SS	CAMLOCK A 4" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-400-SS-NPT	CAMLOCK A 4" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-400-SSX	CAMLOCK A 4" connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-400-SSX-NPT	CAMLOCK A 4" NPT connector, AISI 316	-	10
AC-A-500-SS	CAMLOCK A 5" connector, AISI 316	-	9
AC-A-500-SSX	CAMLOCK A 5" connector, AISI 316	-	9
AC-A-600-SS	CAMLOCK A 6" connector, AISI 316	-	9
AC-A-600-SSX	CAMLOCK A 6" connector, AISI 316	-	9

CAMLOCK A connector plug with internal BSP or NPT thread made according to the American military standard MIL-C-27487 (A-A-59326), commonly used as a transfer connection, particularly in the petrochemical industry. Working pressure: up to 10 bar, depending on the size of the connector. Material: AISI 316 steel.