Stainless Steel vs. Brass vs. Polypropylene: Choosing Your Camlock Fitting Material

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The choice of Camlock material directly impacts performance and durability.

Stainless Steel Camlock Fittings

  • Pros: Extreme durability, corrosion resistance, high-temperature tolerance
  • Applications: Marine, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals

Brass Camlock Fittings

  • Pros: Resistant to corrosion, long service life, cost-effective
  • Applications: Water, petroleum, fuel, oil, air

Polypropylene Camlock Fittings

  • Pros: Lightweight, economical, chemical resistant
  • Applications: Agriculture, irrigation, light-duty transfer

Aluminum Camlock Fittings

  • Pros: Affordable, lightweight, durable
  • Applications: Petroleum, general water transfer

Comparison Table

Material Durability Cost Temp Range Best For
Stainless Steel High $$$ High Harsh chemicals
Brass Medium $$ Medium Oil, fuel, water
Polypropylene Medium $ Low Agriculture, chemicals
Aluminum Medium $$ Medium Petroleum, water